Quirky, John Waters-fun. One of the plusses of the original version is that it's not overpowered by new music, but rather pulls from a wide range of music from the era that serves as a backdrop to the culture.
This review of Hairspray (1988) was written by Min K on 16 Nov 2008.
Hairspray has generally received positive reviews.
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