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Baltimore's newest jewels, the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center and the Hippodrome Theatre, opened to the public last night with red carpet, fanfare and the Broadway show The Producers. The restored theater is an important part of the rebirth of Baltimore's west side.

The promise of more good times

May 30, 2019 at 3:49 p.m.

Hipp hipp hipp hooray. With spotlights, orchids, champagne and more than a little nostagia, Baltimore last night celebrated the rebirth of its beloved 1914 vaudeville palace, the Hippodrome Theatre. A...

Technical staff and local stagehands erect trusses that are used to mount scenery and props, part of the preparations for the opening night of "The Producers" at the Hippodrome.

Baltimore’s new star makes a debut tonight

May 30, 2019 at 3:49 p.m.

With its opening gala tonight, the $62 million France-Merrick Performing Arts Center isn't simply introducing the lovingly restored 1914 vaudeville palace at its center, the Hippodrome Theatre. It is also...

‘Hairspray’ is coming home, hon

April 5, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

How do you bring Baltimore to Baltimore? With 10 semi-trailer trucks, 400 pairs of false eyelashes, six yards of feather boa trim, two mechanized rats and a lot of crossed...

Harvey Fierstein, who plays Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray," accepts his Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. The show, inspired by a John Waters movie, lovingly celebrates Baltimore of the 1960s.

'Hairspray' snags eight Tony Awards

April 5, 2019 at 9:05 p.m.

Hairspray put the final rhinestones in its tiara last night when it swept the 57th annual Tony Awards with eight of the little silver trophies, including the top prize, for...

For the first time, Bloomingdale's is using plus-size mannequins to showcase a collection. "Hairspray" boutiques are also opening in Chicago and Los Angeles.

'Hairspray' fashions at Bloomie's are a plus

April 5, 2019 at 12:19 p.m.

NEW YORK - Divine would be so proud. There, inside the fashion mecca that is Bloomingdale's; there, inside an exclusive designer boutique, a black T-shirt screams the name of the...

Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur play Edna and Tracy Turnblad in the musical version of John Waters' "Hairspray."

Baltimore style hits Broadway in 'Hairspray'

April 5, 2019 at 12:19 p.m.

NEW YORK - Hairspray should be - and probably will be - a hit, but not because of the accuracy with which it re-creates 1962 Baltimore. It will be a...

'Hairspray' premiere tousles Broadway audience

April 5, 2019 at 12:19 p.m.

NEW YORK - Welcome to Broadway, Hon. Baltimore came to the Big Apple in a big way last night with the premiere of Hairspray, John Waters' affectionate, $10.5 million tribute...

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