Hairspray Live! 2016 - Articles Page 8

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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COLLEGIATE THEATRICS: Logan Purcell of Middle Tennessee State University
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 29, 2023


We continue to celebrate the return of Collegiate Theatrics with an interview featuring one of our favorites from the theatre department at Middle Tennessee State University in nearby Murfreesboro: Logan Purcell, a native of Gallatin, Tennessee, who will be graduating in 2025. We know Logan from his onstage appearances in MTSU’s productions of Fun Home, Cabaret and Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in which his talents were on prominent display.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Chaka Khan Will Attend a Staged Reading of I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023


Music legend Chaka Khan is set to attend a staged reading of ‘I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical' on Friday 1 December in London.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in June 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023


David Mirvish has announced that TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, beginning performances on June 18, 2024.  

John Hill to Present Solo Musical WELLNESS CHECK Directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Sirius XM Radio host and Broadway veteran John Hill with an encore performance of his original solo musical “Wellness Check in December.

Applications Open For Songbook Academy 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2023


Applications are now open for Songbook Academy 2024, a national summer music intensive for high school vocalists. This transformative program offers professional mentoring and lifetime connections in America's musical heritage. Apply now!

Mountain Theatre Company Unveils 2024 MainStage Season Featuring GREASE, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023


Mountain Theatre Company announces its 2024 Mainstage Season, featuring beloved musicals like Grease and Catch Me If You Can, as well as a touching new musical called The Burnt Part Boys. The season will culminate with the holiday revue Home for the Holidays. Don't miss this exciting lineup of shows!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

(mostly)musicals Adds Shawn Ryan And More To (mostly) HOLIDAYS Sparkling Lineup!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023


Get ready to kick off your holiday season with (mostly)musicals! Join Gregory Nabours and mmLA for a surprisingly seasonal cabaret featuring Broadway stars and special guest Shawn Ryan. Don't miss this festive celebration of musicals on 11.21.23 at Upstairs at the Federal in NoHo.

Video: Watch the 35 Best Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 22, 2023


The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions is also responsible for helping to bring some of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen. Our team has rounded up 35 of the very best performances from Broadway in year's past.

THE POLAR EXPRESS Comes to Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater presents Gabriel Chajnik’s The Polar Express, based on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved children’s book from 1985, at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park from December 1 through 10.

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Presents THE POLAR EXPRESS, A HOLIDAY DANCE-THEATER SPECTACULAR, December 1-10
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023


Experience the magic of 'The Polar Express' in a new dance tradition presented by Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater. Don't miss this enchanting holiday performance!

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale At FSCJ Artist Series November 17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023


The FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, is delighted to announce that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will go on sale this Friday, November 17, 2023.

Fine Arts Center Theatre Company to Present Modern-Day Holiday Classic ELF: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company will present “Elf: The Musical'. The musical is based on the cherished 2003 movie hit and is directed by James Bruenger-Arreguin.

Edmund Bagnell to Perform HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Birdland Theater in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


BIRDLAND THEATER will present singer and violinist Edmund Bagnell in “Home for the Holidays” on Thursday, December 7 at 8:30 PM.

MAMMA MIA!, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL & THE CHER SHOW Are Coming To The Fisher Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


Broadway In Detroit announces that PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, THE CHER SHOW and MAMMA MIA! are coming to the Fisher Theatre in 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Single Tickets For TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale At Proctors
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023


Proctors has announced that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will go on sale Thursday, Nov. 16 for eight performances from Tuesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

Way Off Broadway to Hold Auditions For DIANA - THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Way Off Broadway announces auditions for its regional theatre premiere production of Diana - The Musical. Auditions will be held on December 11th. The show tells the story of Princess Diana and her impact on England.

Tickets on Sale This Week for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Single tickets for the upcoming Popejoy Hall engagement of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL in Albuquerque will go on sale Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Full Broadway Cast Set For THE NOTEBOOK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Full casting has been announced for the Broadway company of The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Find out who is joining the new musical here!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Greenville Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Audiences will be swept away into the eccentric world of Willy Wonka as they follow Charlie Bucket and the other golden ticket winners into his extraordinary chocolate factory. This brand-new Broadway adaptation is based on the classic Roald Dahl book and hit films.

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; House of Bards Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Cast Set For THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


Final casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz which begins rehearsals today. The new musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, opens its UK and Ireland tour following a celebrated run at the world-famous London Palladium.

Birdland to Present 14th Annual A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 14th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” for five performances from Thursday, December 21 to Monday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Global Tour to Launch Second Season in Shanghai, China
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


THE SOUND OF MUSIC Global Tour - Second Season Launches in Shanghai, China. Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia are launching a second season of the international tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

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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