“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-and-dance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Tracy (front, left) found true love with dancer Link Larkin (front, right, played by Tyler Stella), as they danced together on The Corny Collins Show. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Kellsey Ortega, who played Tracy Turnblad, the primary character in “Hairspray,” shares a moment with actor Tom Crowell, who played her father in the musical play. IAN TOCHER/Staff
