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The musical is widely celebrated for its inclusive characters and casting, starring working class, body positive Tracy and a narrative that addresses sizeism and racial inequality. The production also continues the tradition of Tracy’s mother Edna being played cross-dressed, first established in the 1988 film by drag queen Divine. The show won eight Tony Awards (2003) and four Olivier Awards (2008). \r\n\r\nThis set model depicts the stage of the <i>Corny Collins Show,</i> during the 'Miss Teenage Hairspray' competition in Act II.\r\n\r\nDavid Rockwell is an award-winning set designer and Founder/Director of the interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, established in 1984.  Rockwell’s Broadway debut was in 2000, when he designed the first New York revival of <i>The Rocky Horror Show</i> in 25 years. To date, he has designed over 60 plays and musicals for Broadway, the West End and international tours. 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