Hairspray Tour Question

Does anybody know why they cut out random lines here and there? They really make no sense. Especially the zippo lighter line, Link just says he has hairspray and a lighter without getting the idea from Tracy. I think it really takes away from the show, for me, and doesn't make it too much shorter. So why did they cut so many lines?

okay.. I will explain it the best that I can.


For the first six weeks of this tour, the cast was doing a sit-down in Atlantic City, where they performed the 90 minute 'casino' version of Hairspray. Upon the leaving A.C., they went to this alter 'full version' of the show, where they basically took the 90 minute version with all of the cut lines, verses, and songs, and plugged in the missing scenes and songs, while leaving the 'edited' version of the pre-existing scenes and songs in place.. that way keeping the change as easy as possible for everyone involved. Please remember, it isn't just about plugging in lines. True, the show deck has no automation for this tour, but you must reprogram all of the automated lights, Lite Brite wall, and the orchestra keyboards, atc....

I try. Though this answer came from exposure to the cut version, the full version on the NETworks tour, AND some good ole fashioned common theatrical sense.



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I won't make a bullet point list, but a few songs have a verse missing (Mama, Nicest Kids, Beat), a few songs have shortened dialogue breaks (60s, Love), and a few lines have been shortened or altered. The list is extensive, but not major. Most cuts made for the 90 minute version in those regards are still intact.

that's scripted in the show... just about always there..

Is the set majorly scaled back for this tour?

What was taken out?

Is the giant wall of lights in the back still there?

LOL. They still have the Lite Brite wall, but as said, instead of a giant hard wall, it is an LED curtain that does the exact same thing, but loads in and travels quicker....

neddy, it also depends on where you see it. if you see it in a place thats just visiting for one night, they didnt have the silhouettes in GMB or W/out love. thats the only difference(depending on whre you see it. the set is scaled down a bit, but the only really noticably different thing is the colored curtain backdrop at WZZT. its a curtain instead of a hard drop. also, if you see it when they re only visiting for one"this ones for....." prudy line is cut, no matter where you see the tour. best i can do right now...

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I don't understand why they can't do the silhouette effect if the show is visiting for just one performance? I'll be seeing this tour in December, and can't wait to see all of the changes made to the show!

exactly

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you really shouldnt be worrying about the set! the cast......is GORGEOUS!!!

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yes they are!!!! they were both terrific and had great chemistry. constantine was also pretty good. i couldnt stand jarret mallon.....oh and chrsitian white is GREAT as seaweed, yvette, she is great in person, but is a tad dull.

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