Cockpit In the Court

Hairspray the musical based on the movie by John Waters was performed at Essex Community College as part of their summer season. It was excellent. Shouts out to Tracy, Edna, Penny and the rest of the crew. They could sing and dance with the best of them. It almost felt like a Broadway production. The choreography was excellent and the little cute gimmicks during the singing and dancing were entertaining. A lot of bottles of hairspray was used in the show. Motormouth Maybelle hit some notes that received a huge applause from the audience. The closing song, YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT was full of energy and some of the dancers came out into the audience. It brought the house down and received a standing ovation.
I know the theatre has been putting out shows for many years. I always enjoy the musicals the best. Even the scenery is well done. It was a joy to sit there and watch these performers doing what they love.
Check out their schedule for 2011-​12. I don’t think you will be disappointed for the $ 20 ticket price.