Hairspray
Type: Media
As of November 2026, Hairspray has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Toast (Feb 2026). Used as a long comedic tangent about characters, themes (segregation), and the quality of the modern adaptation and its director.
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. When Tracy wins a role on the show,
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Toast |
| Format | American musical |
Who talks about Hairspray on podcasts?
Hairspray came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Toast.
What is Hairspray mentioned alongside?
Hairspray is most often mentioned alongside Edgar Bergen, Roback and John F. Kennedy Jr..
Mentioned together: Edgar Bergen, Roback, John F. Kennedy Jr., Calvin Klein, Mark Wahlberg, Leighton Meester, Jackson Claude, Southern Charm, Hers, Donald C. Murphy