MCC's production of Hairspray at Performing Arts Center MESA, Arizona – Mesa Community College’s ariZoni award-winning Act I Musical Productions will present the Broadway musical Hairspray as its inaugural Music Theatre performance in MCC’s new Performing Arts Center. Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, is set in 1960s Baltimore and is based on the film written and directed by John Waters. The production features an original score by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

In Hairspray, it's 1962 — the '50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion — to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a plus-size trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray!

MCC’s Hairspray is produced by SueAnne Lucius, Chair of the college’s Music Department. The show runs November 13 – 22 in MCC’s new, 500-seat Performing Arts Center, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85202. Performances are November 13, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and November 15 and 22 at 2 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: General Public: $15; Staff/Faculty/Alumni/Military: $12; Seniors and Students: $10. Call the Box Office at: (480) 461 – 7172, or choose your seats online at www.purplepass.com/#u20576/Mesa_Community_College.html. Group rates are also available.

Hairspray is rated PG and is recommended for audiences over 8 years old. Please be aware that smoke, haze, and other special effects are used in this production.

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Media Contact
Dawn Zimmer (480) 461-7892, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu

Theatre Contact
Jere Van Patten at (480) 299 – 7991, jerevp@mesacc.edu

About Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College provides outstanding transfer and career and technical programs, workforce development, and life-long learning opportunities to residents of the East Valley area of Phoenix, Arizona. MCC excels in teaching, learning and empowering its more than 40,000 students who attend annually to succeed in a local and global community.  Mesa Community College is one of ten colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. For additional information please visit mesacc.edu.

About MCC’s Music Theatre Department
MCC’s Music Theatre program prepares students for a future on the stage. Classes like Broadway Solos and the Musical Theatre Performance group, Standing Room Only, help hone students’ acting and voice skills. Large-scale musical productions are open to public auditions.

About MCC’s Performing Arts Center
The new Performing Arts Center is a multi-purpose facility designed to accommodate the wide range of performances of MCC’s talented music, dance, and theatre programs. Re-imagined to fit the needs of MCC, the large theatre holds 462 seats, performance classrooms, music practice rooms, faculty offices, and the scene shop. Visit mesacc.edu/pac for additional information. 

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