‘Hairspray’ On Stage At WHS

Wellington High School’s Wolverine Theatre Company is proud to present Hairspray, the Broadway musical, with shows on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

Directed by Mark Fetterly, this upbeat musical promises to make you laugh and be moved by the story of pre-civil rights Baltimore through the eyes of a plus-sized teen named Tracy Turnblad. Set in the early 1960s, the musical is about love and acceptance.

The production features Avery Higgins as Tracy, Kyle Simpkins as Link, Sanju Ebanks as Seaweed, Gianna Montella as Penny, Olivia Burton as Motormouth Maybelle, Emily Shecter as Amber, Maggy Hessler as Velma, Chris Ombres as Corny Collins, Noah Zaidspiner as Edna, Dylan Shane as Wilbur, Dani Olson as Little Inez and Tayla Youngblood at Prudy.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 to $7 for students. They are on sale online at www.wtcwhs.booktix.com and at the door. Wellington High School is located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.