I can still remember going and seeing the ORIGINAL Hairspray movie with Mel & Karen back in 1988. Back when the Richmond Regent only had 1 theatre. There was Mel, Karen and Me and the guy that collects the tickets!!!!!!

It had Ricki Lake playing the lead role and was a enjoyable movie. Take a look and see if you think it would be better than seeing John Travolta in a fat costume and a dress.