Hairspray Live! 2016 - Articles Page 9

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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Alysha Umphress to Make Her 54 Below Solo Debut in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


Broadway star Alysha Umphress, known for her role in 'On The Town,' will be making her solo debut at 54 Below. Don't miss her two performances on March 2 and 3 at 7pm.

Drew McOnie Appointed as New Artistic Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie as their new Artistic Director & Joint Chief Executive, joining Executive Director James Pidgeon.  

Cast Set For the West End Transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023


Initial casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Find out who is starring in the show here!

LEGALLY BLONDE Comes to Artscape in February 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023


The curtain will rise on a high-energy production of Legally Blonde the Musical at Artscape on 3 February 2024.

WATCH NIGHT At The Perelman Performing Arts Center Opens Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC, Executive Director Khady Kamara and Artistic Director Bill Rauch) presents Watch Night at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.  The production opens tomorrow, November 8, 2023.

Way Off Broadway Celebrates The Holiday Season With JINGLE JINGLE ALL THE WAY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


Celebrate the holiday season with Way Off Broadway's original holiday show, Jingle Jingle All the Way.

Jenn Gambatese and Sharon Catherine Brown to Join Anika Larsen for the Meet the Parent Discussion Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023


Join Broadway stars Jenn Gambatese and Sharon Catherine Brown as they join Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen for a lively and informative discussion on parenthood and a life in the arts.

Guerilla Opera's Community Series Begins This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023


Guerilla Opera's Community Series will begin this month with the first two of several monthly workshops in their 17th Season, that explore how opera interacts with other art forms. These workshops explore Guerilla Opera's groundbreaking productions and include fascinating guest speakers pushing the boundaries of opera.

Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team for ANYTHING GOES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, January 13 – February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center.

Keith Thompson Debuts US Premiere of BROADWAY GOES HOLLYWOOD This Month at The Composers Showroom
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023


“Broadway Goes Hollywood,” a new live musical show, will make its U.S premiere in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at The Composers Room. Get all the event information here!

Tickets To TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Bass Performance Hall On Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023


Get your tickets now for TINA - The Tina Turner Musical and experience the incredible music and story of Tina Turner live on stage. Don't miss this limited engagement - book your seats today before they sell out!

Cast and Creative Team Set for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023


Porchlight has revealed the cast and creative team for ANYTHING GOES starring Meghan Murphy. Get all the details for this upcoming production.

DRAG THE HALLS Comes to the Olney Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2023


Drag is back for the holidays at Olney Theatre Center with Drag the Halls, two nights of holiday-themed performances on December 8 and 9 in the 1938 Original Theatre.

Marilyn Maye, Sean McDermott, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023


Check out next week's lineup at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre!

Gregory Nabours and (MOSTLY)MUSICALS to Kick Off Holiday Season at The Federal
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023


Get ready to kick off the holiday season with (mostly)musicals in an unforgettable night of music and merriment on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at 7:30pm at the fabulous Upstairs at the Federal.

Clyde Alves to Perform Original EP BACK TO US at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023


Chelsea Table + Stage will present Clyde Alves, the singer-songwriter and actor who recently starred as Tommy Caggiano on Broadway in New York, New York.

Kyle Dean Massey and Husband Taylor Frey Are Expecting Their Second Child
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023


Kyle Dean Massey and husband Taylor Frey are growing their family! The couple revealed that they are expecting their second child.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Music Hall, December 5-10
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023


PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the national tour of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL.

Sarah Crane To Present Choreographic Works on Monday, November 13 at Open Jar Studios
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023


Sarah Crane presents her choreography on November 13th at Open Jar Studios. Join the cast for an evening of musical theatre and dance. RSVP required.

Tracie Bennett Will Portray Tallulah Bankhead In Industry Readings Of THE CODE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Tracie Bennett to portray Tallulah Bankhead in industry readings of 'The Code' - a new play by Michael McKeever. Christopher Renshaw directs.Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of The Code, a new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband, Mr. Parker).

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Will Join Cast of SWEENEY TODD on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2023


Tony Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Aaron Tveit will star as Sweeney Todd, and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will star as Mrs. Lovett, in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

HAIRSPRAY Coming to Playhouse Square in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Get ready for a toe-tapping experience! HAIRSPRAY, the hit musical, is coming to Playhouse Square in December. Find out all the details about the dates and venue for this exciting production. Don't miss your chance to catch this fabulous show live on stage. Book your tickets now!

Cast Set For The Workshop Presentation Of I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023


An industry  workshop presentation of I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical will take place with two 80-minute performances at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, on Friday 10th November - show times 11.00am and 2:30pm.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 30th, 2023
by - Oct 30, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 30, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

TITANIQUE Cancels Performances Through October 30 Due to 'Facility Issues'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023


The Off-Broadway production of Titanique has cancelled upcoming performance due to 'facility issues.' Performances through October 30 have been cancelled, and the musical is set to resume performances on November 1.

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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