It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away!� "Hairspray," Broadway's new musical comedy phenomenon, is coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre, February 15 through the 27th.� After its acclaimed world premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in June 2002, the fantastically fun musical opened on Broadway in August 2002 to rave reviews, winning eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.� And now, the people of Atlanta will be swept away to 1960s Baltimore in this mega-hit, piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance - and enough deliriously tuneful songs to fill a nonstop platter party.

Everyone is raving about this delightful musical, including the critics.� "A great big fat gorgeous hit," claims Clive Barnes of the New York Post.� "Completely irresistible!� Get those tickets now!" declares syndicated columnist, Liz Smith.� "So many numbers bring down the house, it's a wonder the theater is still standing," says Jeremy Gerard of New York Magazine.

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 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." Welcome to the '60s!

"Hairspray" is based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, who serves as a creative consultant on the musical comedy.� It features a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.� "Hairspray" features an original score by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, South Park:� Bigger, Longer & Uncut) and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.� "Hairspray" is directed by Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell; the scenic design is by David Rockwell; the costume design is by William Ivey Long; the lighting design is by Kenneth Posner; and the sound design is by Steve C. Kennedy.

"Hairspray" is produced by Margo Lion; Adam Epstein; The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group; James D. Stern/Douglas L. Meyer; Rick Steiner/Frederic H. Mayerson; SEL & GFO ; New Line Cinema, in association with Clear Channel Entertainment; A. Gordon/E. McAllister; D. Harris/M. Swinsky; J.&B. Osher.

"Hairspray" will play February 15 through February 27, 2005, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.� Performance times are Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm; Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm; Sunday matinee at 1 p.m. and Sunday evening at 6:30 pm.� Tickets are available online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com .� To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster at 404-817-8700 or stop by the Fox Theatre box office or any Ticketmaster outlet.� Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more.� Call 404-881-2000 to place your group order today!

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