Rallies and Musical Numbers: Hairspray Unpacks Racism in The 1960s
The multifaceted musical represents America in the 1960s and the battle against bigotry as an ensemble cast portrays how to fight for the limelight.

Office worker Misako lives with her boyfriend Ken. As they near their goal of raising money for their wedding, the couple find themselves in a slump. One day, Misako receives news of a class reunion. She had a crush on her high school teacher, Shima Masayuki, and when she meets him again at the after-party, they begin a relationship.
The multifaceted musical represents America in the 1960s and the battle against bigotry as an ensemble cast portrays how to fight for the limelight.
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