Marin Independent Journal on MSN

Special movie events coming up in Marin

The San Geronimo Valley Community Center presents a screening of “The Wizard of Oz” as part of its series of “movies for ...
Thousand Oaks Acorn

Broadway’s bubbly ‘Hairspray’ returns—this time with its original Tracy in the director’s chair

Hairspray,” the musical version of John Waters’ 1988 cult comedy about segregation in the early 1960s, opened last week at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks with a special surprise— the ...
Yahoo

Theater review: This touring production of ‘Hairspray’ is too loud for its own good

At this point, it’s safe to say “Hairspray” has earned its place as a modern musical theater classic. Based on underground writer/director John Waters’ 1988 foray into PG-rated mainstream fare, ...
Houston Chronicle

Filmmaker John Waters comes to Houston to discuss the original 'Hairspray,' his 'most devious movie'

"Hairspray" has become the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The 1988 cult-classic film about hair hoppers and segregation in '60s Baltimore has spawned a Broadway musical, a big-budget movie musical and a live ...