HAIRSPRAY, THE MUSICAL

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!

Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan

Music by Marc Shaiman

Lyrics by Scott Whitman & Marc Shaiman 

March 20 - 29, 2026

Appropriate for all ages 

Evening performances begin at 7 PM. Matinees begin at 2 PM.

FREE Hairspray Preview Events

All ages welcome

Get ready for the music, the moves, and the unstoppable fun of Hairspray! Join us for a series of free preview events around Columbus featuring music from the show performed by the cast of the Springer Opera House production.

Preview Event Schedule

Friday, March 20 – 12:00 PM
Uptown Columbus Stage
1100 Block on Broadway

Saturday, March 21 – 12:00 PM
Banks Food Hall
1002 Bay Avenue

Wednesday, March 25 – 6:30 PM
The Loft Listening Room
1032 Broadway

These free, all-ages events offer a sneak peek of the music and energy of Hairspray before it hits the Springer stage.

Come celebrate the music of Hairspray with us!