The musical “Hairspray” follows Tracy Turnblad, a Baltimore teen who dreams of dancing on a 1960s TV show. “Hairspray” is being produced by the Dallas Theater Center, and we talk with director Joel Ferrell and Michelle Dowdy – who plays Tracy – about the social themes the show explores that still resonate today. “Hairspray” is onstage at the Winspear Opera House through July 15.

To get you ready for the show, check out this Dallas Morning News story detailing how “Hairspray” represents a new partnership between the Dallas Theater Center and the AT&T PAC.