SOLD OUT ( no longer in stock ). HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Poster * LANCE BASS * 4' x 6' Rare MINT 2008. Measures 4' foot wide by 6' foot high. Huge Original Color Poster for the New York City 2008 Broadway Stage Production of * Hairspray * in Times Square at the famed Neil Simon Theater on West 52th Street in Times Square , New York City. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s. The musical's original Broadway production opened on August 15, 2002 and won eight Tony Awards out of thirteen nominations. It ran for over 2,500 performances and closed on January 4, 2009. Hairspray has also had U.S. national tours, a London West End production and numerous foreign productions and was adapted for a 2007 musical film. The London production was nominated for a record-setting eleven Laurence Olivier Awards, winning for Best New Musical and in three other categories. At the 2003 Tony Awards, Hairspray received nominations in 12 categories, winning 8 for Best Musical, Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design and Best Direction. Marissa Janet Winokur, Harvey Fierstein and Dick Latessa also received awards for their performances. The production ran for more than six years and 2642 performances, closing on January 4, 2009. Original star Fierstein returned to the cast on November 11, 2008 and Winokur returned on December 9 for the final performances. This Mint Original 2-Sided Broadway Poster is Huge Wall Size ( 4' foot wide x 6' foot high ) and is printed on thick plastic mylar in Beautiful Brilliant Razor-sharp 6 color production ~ this is a custom poster used for large Broadway lightbox displays which is why its printed so razor sharp ~ also it is printed in vivid color to give it extra depth when backlit. Rare , Authentic , Hairspray Collectible and a Great Broadway Collectible as well ~ ready for framing , or just simply hang as is. Great for a Living Room , Dorm Room , Den or Office. Will be rolled and shipped in a heavy duty tube and shipped Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation / Tracking. This Poster is in Mint NEW Condition. Please email with any questions before purchasing if you are unsure about something. We ONLY accept Money Orders , Cashiers Checks or U.S. Cash as payment ( we do NOT accept personal checks or online payment at all ). Please email about local pick-up , we are located in NYC in Times Square. All International Customers MUST email us before purchasing this item.
