Hairspray Live! 2016 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 12+
Opened: December 7, 2016
Closing: December 07, 2016

Hairspray Live! - 2016 - Motion Picture History , Info & More

Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Hairspray Live!" takes place in 1962 Baltimore. Plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on "The Corny Collins Show," a local TV program. When against all odds Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters, including the resident dreamboat, Link; the ambitious mean girl, Amber; an African American boy she meets in detention, Seaweed; and his mother, Motormouth Maybelle, the owner of a local record store. Tracy's mother is the indomitable Edna, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white "Corny Collins Show."

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AAACC's Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024


-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October  2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024


All new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ smash-hit production, Standing at the Sky’s Edge.  Check out the photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 25, 2024
by - Jan 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Mink Stole and Peaches Christ to Present Two Shows at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Cult Film Icon MINK STOLE and Bay Area Drag Impresario PEACHES CHRIST for TWO SHOWS, 2/16-17.

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2024


The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!

Jon-Michael Reese and Natalie Walker to Perform at The Green Room 42 in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Jon-Michael Reese from Broadway's 'A STRANGE LOOP' and Natalie Walker from 'WHITE GIRL IN DANGER'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set For THE ADDAMS FAMILY in London, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


The full cast has been announced for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy at the London Palladium on 12 & 13 February. Find out who is joining the previously announced  Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams and Lesley Joseph as Grandma!

Town Hall Theater Company Renames Movie Nights
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


Town Hall Theater Company is back at it again with the newly named, Sing-Along Series! This time, THT will be screening a sing-along version of Hairspray the movie! on Saturday February 3rd. 

Kristolyn Lloyd, Leland Fowler & More to Star in Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Ruby Lewis to Perform at The Green Room 42 This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated actress and vocalist Ruby Lewis, star of Broadway’s Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas headliner and “Shock Value” recording artist, on Wednesday, January 31 at 9:30 PM.

Video: TITANIQUE Cast Dances to Ariana Grande's 'Yes, And?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Watch the cast of @Titanique perform to #ArianaGrande's new single 'Yes, And?'

Corey Cott and McKenzie Kurtz Will Lead THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway production of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Find out who is starring in the musical here!

Cast Set For Audible Theater's World Premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, From the Team Behind THE BAND'S VISIT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


Full casting has been announced for Audible Theater's upcoming world premiere musical Dead Outlaw, with music & lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbek.

Madonna's Longtime Collaborators Niki Haris and Donna De Lory to Present SONGS AND STORIES at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Niki Haris and Donna De Lory in “Niki + Donna: Songs and Stories”. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024


Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Beth Leavel, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


Next week, 54 Below will host performances from Broadway stars Beth Leavel, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, and more! Check out the full lineup here!

PAM GOLDBERG'S 80TH BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! With Phillip Taratula & Kevin Zak to be Presented at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in “Pam Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran.

Theatre Aspen to Present 12th Annual Summer Apprentice Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024


Theatre Aspen will present its largest apprentice program ever for its 41st Season where they expect over 1,000 applicants to apply for the coveted 30 slots.

Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developmental Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Falling For Make Believe: The Life and Songs of Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 4th, 2024
by - Jan 4, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Bernadette Peters Joins 2nd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Theatre legend and multi-Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters (Old Friends, Annie Get Your Gun, “The Good Fight”) has joined the previously announced stars of the theatre and creative luminaries for an unforgettable vacation where tropical weather and calm seas await on the 2nd annual Broadway Cruise.

Nicole Parker to Replace Jackie Burns as Céline Dion in TITANIQUE in February & March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Comedian and screen & stage star Nicole Parker will re-board the ship of dreams for a limited return engagement as Céline Dion, in the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique.

VIDEO: Aaron Tveit Performs 'I'm Just Ken' at 54 Below
by Joshua Wright - Jan 2, 2024


Aaron Tveit celebrated the New Year with a concert at 54 Below. In the concert, he performed 'I'm Just Ken' from the Barbie Movie first made famous by Ryan Gosling. See the full performance in this video.

Matthew Morrison to Star as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO in Japan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2023


Matthew Morrison will be starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago in Japan! See details and learn how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Orlando Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Other Productions of Hairspray Live!

2002   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2003   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2004   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
2006   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2006   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2007   West End London Production
West End
2016   Motion Picture NBC Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2021   West End London Revival
West End
2021   US Tour New National Tour
US Tour

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