Hairspray (1988 film)Hairspray is a 1988 American comedy film written and directed by John Waters, starring Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown, Divine, Debbie Harry, Ricki Lake in her film debut, and Jerry Stiller, with special appearances by Ric Ocasek and Pia Zadora. Hairspray was a dramatic departure from Waters's earlier works, with a much broader intended audience. Hairspray's PG is the least restrictive rating a Waters film has received; most of his previous films were rated X by the MPAA.Hairspray (musical)Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the production follows teenage Tracy Turnblad's dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show.
John TravoltaJohn Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor. He began acting in television before transitioning into a leading man in films. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and an Honorary Palme d'Or, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Actor Awards.
Mark O'DonnellMark O'Donnell (July 19, 1954 – August 6, 2012) was an American writer and humorist. Early lifeBorn in Cleveland, Ohio, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard College in 1976. He was a member of The Harvard Lampoon, where he held the position of Ibis. In 1974, he helped produce a popular Sports IllustratedLampoon parody (with Patricia Marx, Ian Frazier and his twin brother Steve O'Donnell, among others).
Musical filmMusical film is a film genre in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serve merely as breaks in the storyline, often as elaborate "production numbers". The musical film was a natural development of the stage musical after the emergence of sound film technology.
Adam ShankmanAdam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1964) is an American film director, producer, writer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a permanent judge on seasons 6–7 of the television program So You Think You Can Dance. He began his professional career in musical theater and was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson.Leslie DixonLeslie Dixon (born c. 1954) is an American screenwriter and film producer. She has written or co‑written more than 20 feature films and first gained recognition in Hollywood with the success of the comedy Outrageous Fortune (1987). Her screen credits include Overboard (1987), Look Who's Talking Now (1993), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Pay It Forward (2000), Freaky Friday (2003), Hairspray (2007) and the thriller Limitless (2011), which she also produced.
John WatersJohn Samuel Waters Jr. (born April 22, 1946) is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and artist. He rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including Multiple Maniacs (1970), Pink Flamingos (1972), and Female Trouble (1974). Waters wrote and directed the comedy film Hairspray (1988), which was later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and a 2007 musical film.Thomas Meehan (writer)Thomas Edward Meehan (August 14, 1929 – August 21, 2017) was an American writer. He wrote the books for the musicals Annie, The Producers, Hairspray, Young Frankenstein and Cry-Baby. He co-wrote the books for Elf: The Musical and Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin. He received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times—in 1977 for Annie, in 2001 for The Producers (shared with Mel Brooks), and in 2003 for Hairspray (shared with Mark O'Donnell).
Romantic comedyRomantic comedy (commonly shortened to romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how love is able to surmount all obstacles. Romantic comedy evolved from Ancient Greek comedy, medieval romance, and 18th-century Restoration comedy, later developing into sub-genres like screwball comedies, career woman comedies, and 1950s sex comedies in Hollywood.
Ingenious MediaUK media investment and advisory group Ingenious MediaTypePrivateIndustryInvestmentGenreInvestment and advisory groupFounded1998; 28 years ago (1998)FounderPatrick McKennaHeadquartersLondon, W1United KingdomKey peoplePatrick McKenna(CEO 1998–present)Number of employees80[when?]Websitewww.theingeniousgroup.co.uk Ingenious Media (styled as INGENIθUS) is a division of London-based Ingenious Capital Management Limited, also known as Ingenious.
Ensemble castIn a dramatic production, an ensemble cast is one that comprises many principal actors and performers who are typically assigned roughly equal amounts of screen time. StructureIn contrast to the popular model, which gives precedence to a sole protagonist, an ensemble cast leans more towards a sense of "collectivity and community".*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.