Random Post - Hairspray, The Musical.

Hairspray is based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Hairspray is directed by Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.

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 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!

The musical features an original score by Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut) and Scott Wittman. Their songs take Tracy from the soundstage of a 60's-style dance show to the streets of Baltimore to a downtown rhythm and blues record shop.

A random post at this wee hour. Mainly cuz' I'm still freaking awake and my bio-clock really turns upside down, real big time mann !! Wonder how am I going to sleep at 10pm sharp and wakes up at 6.30am for my new job starting in Sept. Goodness.

Anyhows, I went to catch this movie today. Thanks to a free ticket with popcorns + drink, proudly sponsored by the Lexus Club (how I wish it was under my name thou', hah.)

I just can't stop smiling throughout the entire movie. The energetic actors and dance sequences are so infectious that I can't stop tapping my feet!

I was cheering inside for John Travolta when he displayed those Tina-Turner-style moves at the end of the movie. What a pleasant surprise transformation for all the veteran actors, including Christopher Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer! Gotta give credit to Nikki Blonsky for her sparkling debut too! Hope this musical will shine at the Oscars next year! Since it is SO much better than DREAMGIRLS...

Musicals or cheoreographed dance lovers, please DO catch this flick on the big screen. Its' a real good one, I tel'ya !

I'll give, 4 out of 5 popcorns.

TIME: 0418 HRS.