Broadway’s big, bold, beautiful hit Hairspray opened  with performances through Oct. 6 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road.

Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters’ 1988 film of the same name. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and “downtown” rhythm and blues.

In 2003 it won eight Tony Awards, including best musical and best original musical score. It ran for 2,642 performances and closed on Jan. 4, 2009. Hairspray has also had national tours, a West End production, and numerous foreign productions and was adapted as a 2007 musical film. The London production was nominated for a record-setting 11 Laurence Olivier awards, winning four, including best new musical.

On stage, Hairspray finds lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad with a big dream – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her wish comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden celebrity, and realizes that there are dreams even bigger than her own. She uses her newfound star power to dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of teen heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network – all without denting her ‘do!

Returning to the Beef & Boards stage to star as Tracy Turnblad is Adee David, who played Jan in Grease earlier this season.

Also returning to Beef & Boards are Nate Willey (Prince Eric/The Little Mermaid; Kenickie/Grease) as Link Larkin; Daniel Klingler (Tony Whitcomb/Shear Madness; Jacob Marley/A Christmas Carol) as Edna Turnblad;, Sarah Daniels (Ariel/The Little Mermaid, Sandy/Grease) as Amber Von Tussle; Tarra Conner Jones (Mamma Pearl/Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story) as Motormouth Maybelle; and Eddie Curry as Wilbur Turnblad.

Curry also directs the production, which is choreographed by Ron Morgan with musical direction by Kristy Templet.

Hairspray is rated PG.

Beef & Boards is at 9301 N. Michigan Road.

Tickets include the Beef & Boards dinner buffet and select beverages. For showtimes, Tuesday-Saturday evenings plus weekday and Sunday matinees and tickets, call 317-872-9664. Info: beefandboards.com.

SOUTHPORT CLASS OF 1979 REUNION
Southport High School’s Class of 1979 will hold its 30-year reunion from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at The Mucky Duck Pub, 4425 Southport Crossings Drive. The cost is $30. Info: Bob White at 317-220-2172.        

MINIATURE GOLF FESTIVAL  
The Greenwood Kiwanis Club will host its third annual Firehouse Day Golf Fest from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Otte Golf & Family Fun Center, 681 Sheek Road, Greenwood. The event also features children’s activities, prizes and food. The Greenwood Fire Department and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on hand to provide tours of firetrucks.

VENDORS NEEDED FOR BAZAAR
The St. Roch Women’s Club is looking for vendors for its Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2. Info: email [email protected] or text 317-652-7131.

QUILTERS MEET
Kea Bee will be the guest speaker when the Quilt Connection Guild meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave. Bee and her husband are well-known for their YouTube videos on quilting and crafting topics. A trunk show of their work will be displayed. The program is free and open to the public.    

PURSE BINGO
Greenwood Moose Lodge 2079, 813 Smith Valley Road, is hosting purse bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the benefit of St. Jude schoolchildren who will attend the National Catholic Youth Conference. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 for reserved seating, $35 at the door. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call 317-753-2099 or email [email protected].

HOME ECONOMISTS’ PITCH-IN
The Home Economists’ Guild of Indianapolis will hold a pitch-in luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4609 N. Capitol Ave. Anyone with degrees in home economics or family and consumer science is eligible to join. The group awards scholarships to students majoring in a home economics field at an Indiana college. Info or reservations: Kathy Shank at 317-887-2850.

PUBLIC HOUR OF PRAYER
In the wake of the numerous mass killings being experienced in the U.S., Greenwood Presbyterian is inviting the public to an hour of prayer Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. The hour of prayer is multi-denominational and non-partisan. All are welcome. The church is at 102 W. Main St., in downtown Greenwood.
 
QUEST FOR THE WEST ART SHOW
The 14th annual Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale returns to the Eiteljorg Museum, Sept. 6-7.Regarded as one of the largest art sales in the Midwest, the opening weekend attracts art enthusiasts and buyers from the U.S., generating more than $13 million in art sales since its inaugural year in 2006. Pre-registered attendees will be the first to see and bid on paintings and sculpture by prominent Western artists. The works will be on display for the public through Oct. 6. Preview art, registration and information at quest.eiteljorg.org.