The 1988 John Waters-written and -directed film Hairspray is a one-of-a kind film by a one-of-a-kind director whose sensibility earmarks all his work. This film is rooted in the “bandstand” programs ...

Near West Theatre is planning a production of “Hairspray.” The community-driven theatre in the heart of Cleveland’s Gordon Square neighborhood has scheduled performances from Friday, Nov. 21, through ...

READING Operatic Society is looking for performers to join them in a production of Hairspray at The Hexagon from September 23 to 26. Hairspray is a musical that touches on the topics of prejudice due ...

Zac Efron didn't know it, but he had to rely on the popularity of Amanda Bynes in order to land his major role in this 2007 movie.

Though it’s perfectly entertaining, with crowd-pleasing performances from Tracy-Ann Oberman and New York theatre stalwart Jennifer Westfeldt, I can’t quite see the relevance Richard Greenberg’s ...

A trio of NBA stars were arrested Thursday as part of the federal takedown of a pair of sweeping gambling conspiracies, including a mob plot that cheated players in rigged underground poker games out ...

The Lark Theater’s Late Night at the Lark series features late-night screenings of classic movies through Dec. 6. The series kicks off with “Fight Club” (1999), directed by David Fincher, who grew up ...

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Three-time World Series champion Darryl Strawberry told fans that his wife, Tracy, is ready to come home from the hospital after multiple surgeries and “setbacks” in her battle with cancer. “This ...

Injuries at every position in fantasy football are major drivers of production for the players that remain healthy. This is especially true for running backs -- they can often go from scoring zero ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a civil rights leader and political outsider, ran for president in two groundbreaking campaigns that changed American politics. A son of the segregated South who went from ...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field. / Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images With so few options this week ...