The story emphasizes issues of acceptance and discrimination within society that are still relevant today. It highlights individuality and the importance of everyone working together for something to become revolutionary. Set in 1960s America, the musical encourages individuality and freedom to express. 

Tony Award-winning Hairspray continues to be one of the most widely produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm but also because of the beautiful message of inclusivity and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to look past the color of one’s skin and body size and fight for every human being’s equal rights!