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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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HAIRSPRAY Comes To The State Theater In Easton For One Night Only
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 29, 2009


It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to the State Theatre in Easton for one show only Thursday, January 14th.

Brooklyn Center Presents HAIRSPRAY, Opens 1/24/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College proudly presents the Tony® Award-winning musical Hairspray on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3pm.It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away!

HAIRSPRAY Begins Sunday Performances On November 8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

Lyceum Theatre Closes 2009 Season with IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Chris Gibson - Nov 3, 2009


The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre proudly presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, November 14 - 22. Author, Joe Landry, has inventively adapted Frank Capra's classic film to the stage, re-inventing it as a live 1940's radio broadcast. Set in fictional radio station, WBFR, in New York City on Christmas Eve, five savvy 'studio' actors employ their vocal talents and live radio sound effects to bring the familiar residents and environs of Bedford Falls to life.

Carlisle, Jupitus & Clarke Join West End's HAIRSPRAY 10/26, Show Begins Sunday Performances 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009


The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

A Lincolnshire "Hairspray:" Total, Inevitable Integration
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 2, 2009


Opening this week at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago's far north suburban collar community of Lincolnshire is one of the first post-Broadway productions of "Hairspray," one of this decade's biggest hits and longest running Broadway shows, based on a hit movie and the basis for yet another....

STAGE TUBE: Kerry Butler Sings 'Disneyland' for Sirius XM Live
by Craig Brockman - Oct 2, 2009


STAGE TUBE: Kerry Butler Sings 'Disneyland' for Sirius XM Live

Photo Flash: Belinda Carlisle And Phill Jupitus Are West End 'HAIRSPRAY Bound!
by Eddie Varley - Sep 2, 2009


The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

Carlisle, Jupitus & Clarke Join West End's HAIRSPRAY 10/26, Show Begins Sunday Performances 11/8
by Eddie Varley - Sep 2, 2009


The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

NEWSROUND: Ball Frocks Up For Hairspray One More Time
by Miriam Zendle - Aug 11, 2009


Hairspray announces extensive touring plans, the Tricycle reveals its black playwright season and Gary Wilmot sticks with Chicago. Miriam Zendle reports

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek Of 'Live In Living Color' From 'CATCH ME'!
by Charlie Piane - Aug 5, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com is excited to bring you this first-look at Aaron Tveit and the company performing 'Live In Living Color' from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!

Is Former HAIRSPRAY Star Aubrey O'Day PEEPSHOW Bound?
by Eddie Varley - Jul 1, 2009


FOX News is reporting that Aubrey O'Day, late of 'Danity Kane' and HAIRSPRAY is in talks to make her Las Vegas debut in the sexy song and dance extravaganza PEEP SHOW in the role of Peep Diva.

The Whiting Announces 2009-10 Lineup With HAIRSPRAY, AVENUE Q & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009


The Whiting is proud to announce its incredible 2009-10 season line-up! Get ready for a season of excitement as The Whiting presents a variety of performances from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, Avenue Q and Cirque Dreams Illumination to Tracy Lawrence, Sinbad and Kenny Wayne Shepherd

HAIRSPRAY Tour Arrives At The Fox Theater 4/24-25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009


It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! The national tour of HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is returning to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for a limited four show engagement April 24-26. Curtain times for this U.S. Bank Broadway series presentation are Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 1 at noon at the Fox Theatre box office and through MetroTix.

HAIRSPRAY National Tour Hits Fox Theater 4/24-4/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2009


It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! The national tour of HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is returning to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for a limited four show engagement April 24-26. Curtain times for this U.S. Bank Broadway series presentation are Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m

Conley Set to Replace Ball in West End 'HAIRSPRAY' 7/27
by Eddie Varley - Apr 15, 2009


WhatsOnStage.com reports that UK comedy star Brian Conley will make his return to the West End this summer when he takes over from Michael Ball as the 'Mama of all Mamas', Edna Turnblad in the multi award-winning Broadway import Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

HAIRSPRAY Dances To The Des Moines Stage 3/20-3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2009


It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for one weekend only Friday, March 20 to Sunday March, 22

HAIRSPRAY Dances To The Des Moines Stage 3/20-3/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009


It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for one weekend only Friday, March 20 to Sunday March, 22

HAIRSPRAY Tour Arrives At The Fox Theater 4/24-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 26, 2009


It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! The national tour of HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is returning to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for a limited four show engagement April 24-26. Curtain times for this U.S. Bank Broadway series presentation are Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 1 at noon at the Fox Theatre box office and through MetroTix.

Six Questions with HAIRSPRAY star Matthew Ragas
by Robert Taylor - Feb 6, 2009


The current touring cast of Broadway's recently-closed hit musical Hairspray never has to worry about being without love. Indeed, the show has been welcomed with open arms and standing ovations in Canada, China, Japan and, of course, all over the United States. This weekend, the show will introduce Cleveland to the nicest kids in town when it arrives at the Palace Theatre for five performances?from February 6-8.

'HAIRSPRAY' Closing in January; Fierstein to Return; Shaiman Comments
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2008


All signs indicate that 'Hairspray' will end it's successful run on January 18th, 2009. Official word is expected at any moment, there is also a strong chance that Harvey Fierstein will return to his Tony Winning role of Edna Turnblad to help the show go out in style.

'Hairspray' Tony Winner Returns To Ft. Lauderdale
by Beau Higgins - Oct 1, 2008


This fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony ® Awards including Best Musical, is currently enjoying its 5th year on Broadway. The 2007 West End production of HAIRSPRAY was nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards and nabbed four, including the top category, Best New Musical, and also won Best New Musical in all of Britain's other top awards programs, including the Evening Standard, Critic's Circle, and Whatsonstage Awards.

'Hairspray' Stars Perry and Rousouli Guest on SIRIUS 'Live on Broadway' 10/1
by Eddie Varley - Sep 30, 2008


Broadway fans are invited to SIRIUS Live on Broadway with host Seth Rudetsky at the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center each Wednesday at 12 noon ET to watch interviews and performances with their favorite Broadway stars. Tomorrow, Wednesday October 1st, Seth welcomes Hairspray stars Constantine Rousouli and Marissa Perry live and in person at 12:00PM.

Jackie Hoffman: Live at Joe's Pub to be Released 11/11
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


Actress and comedienne Jackie Hoffman announced the upcoming release of JACKIE HOFFMAN: LIVE AT JOE'S PUB, a live recording of her best original savage songs and monologues. PS Classics will release the album on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. The album was recorded live onstage at Joe's Pub, New York's famed, downtown performance space.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Olympic Gold Medalist Liukin Visits 'Hairspray'
by Walter McBride - Sep 12, 2008


On Thursday, September 11th 2008 the cast of HAIRSPRAY had two very special guests: Olympic all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin and Original and Final cast member of RENT, Gwen Stewart. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were backstage to capture the moment.

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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