Hairspray, the Broadway Musical

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Dates:	Friday, April 24, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$$ see below
Category:	Theater & Shows

The Umbrella Stage Company’s new production of “Hairspray, the Broadway Musical” (April 24–May 17 in Concord) leans into the show’s core of protest, possibility, and youth-driven change—without losing an ounce of its infectious energy.

Director/choreographer Najee A. Brown frames the piece as an act of “joy and radical optimism,” drawing a clear line between 1960s Baltimore and today’s urgent conversations around racial equality, representation and democratic norms.

A cast of nearly two dozen brings to life a vibrant mix of Baltimore characters, from the polished regulars of “The Corny Collins Show” to those on the margins.

The hit local TV dance program may celebrate style and popularity, but it quietly enforces narrow standards around race and body image.

That begins to change when Tracy Turnblad, a confident and unapologetically full-figured teenager, unexpectedly rises to on-air stardom and uses her newfound spotlight to push for integration.

HOURS

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Sundays at 3:00 PM;
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM;
Saturdays at 8:00 PM
(6:30 PM on Sunday, May 3).

COST

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Tickets are $52-$58 (plus $5 fee). Student tickets are $20 (plus $5 fee) with a valid student ID. Visit theumbrellaarts.org or 978-371-0820.

WEBSITE

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theumbrellaarts.org/production/hairspray

LOCATION

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40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742 map
Phone: 978-371-0820

TIPS

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Free Student and Educator Tickets – A limited number of free student and educator tickets are available for preview performances April 23 and 24.
Kid Care Performance – Sun, May 3 @ 6:30 and Sun, May 17 @ 3p. Kid Care gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to attend select performances while their children engage with licensed educators in art activities inspired by the production. The program aims to increase access to cultural events and create shared experiences for families.