The musical Hairspray is set in 1962 Baltimore and follows Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teenager who dreams of dancing on a local TV show. Tracy wins a spot on the show and becomes popular, threatening the reign of the show's resident princess Amber Von Tussle. Tracy also fights to racially integrate the show and falls for one of its teen heartthrobs, Link Larkin. The musical features memorable songs, funny characters, and conveys the message that one should never give up on their dreams no matter the obstacles. Special effects used include lighting, musical equipment, and backgrounds with added lights. Typical conventions include songs to convey emotion and elaborate dancing choreographed to the music.