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Before the curtains closed, however, Eiseman gazed out into the audience and broke out in one final line: “Let’s dance!” The packed theater suddenly erupted into their very own dance

A lot of what makes "Hairspray" work so well is the way the shows songs effortlessly evoke the innocence and nostalgia of early 60s pop.

The audience at the opening night performance of Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Hairspray was buzzing with excitement.  There seemed to be more people than usual for a Tuesday night performance, maybe because Hairspray has widespread appeal or maybe just because it is the first show of the new season. Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad (Caroline Eiseman) a big girl, with big dreams, and an even bigger heart. 

The theatre opens its 30th season and 230th production with one of its best shows to date, thanks to a cast that doesn't stop delivering.

In October, Marie Claire read Lisa Jewell's 'The Night She Disappeared.' See what the #ReadWithMC community thought about the book here.