The Criterion Collection announced this month that it is releasing restored versions of two of John Waters' films.

"Hairspray" has become the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The 1988 cult-classic film about hair hoppers and segregation in '60s Baltimore has spawned a Broadway musical, a big-budget movie musical and a live ...

At this point, it’s safe to say “Hairspray” has earned its place as a modern musical theater classic. Based on underground writer/director John Waters’ 1988 foray into PG-rated mainstream fare, ...

An adaptation of the 1988 film, “Hairspray” had a nearly six-year run on Broadway, 13 Tony Award nominations in 2003 and eight wins. The show takes place in 1960s Baltimore and follows the story of 16 ...

Cult director John Waters has produced some of the most shocking and outrageous scenes in film history that have delighted fans for over 60 years of pure filth. He began his career with low-budget ...

“Hairspray” deals with plenty of heavy (literally, in some cases) social issues, but after 20 years the multi award-winning musical adaptation of John Waters’ 1988 film keeps a smile on your face that ...