Hairspray Live! 2016 - Articles Page 3

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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Photos: First Look at JERSEY BOYS at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 17, 2024


The John W. Engeman Theater has released production photos for JERSEY BOYS, now in performances through Sunday, May 12, 2024. Check them out here!

Photos: JERSEY BOYS Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 17, 2024


The John W. Engeman Theater's production of JERSEY BOYS opened on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!

BWW Q&A: Katrina Martinez on RENT at Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - Mar 15, 2024


La Vie Boheme in Brampton - Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is coming to The Rose with Brampton Music Theatre's production of RENT! A musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive, create, and love in New York's East Village. 

Filament Theatre To Present Constellation Points' CLOUD MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Filament Theatre will present Constellation Points' magical puppet-filled Cloud Man. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

& JULIET, BACK TO THE FUTURE & More Set For Providence Performing Arts Center's 2024/2025 Broadway Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024


The 2024/2025 Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Broadway touring season has been announced! Shows coming to Rhode Island include & Juliet, Hamilton, Back to the Future and more.

Nina Wadia, Sinitta, Sonia, and More Will Lead NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


Nina Wadia will star as Gemma in the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.

MARRYING JAKE GYLLENHAAL Will Make New York City Premiere This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


Written and performed by Melissa Center, composed by Jamie Buxton, directed by Jen Wineman, and produced by Ember Productions, 'Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal' will make its New York City Premiere in May.

Cast Set For Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS Concert At The Royal Conservatory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024


​The Royal Conservatory of Music has revealed the cast for the 2024 holiday season production of Into the Woods in concert.

Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 7, 2024


When Josh Strickland takes the stage in the current Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) production of “Tarzan: The Broadway Musical,” he is in his familiar place in the center spotlight, playing the show’s title role which he originated on Broadway.

TITANIQUE to Celebrate Céline Dion's Birthday with Sing-Along Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


Titanique will host a special sing-along performance in celebration of pop icon Céline Dion’s birthday, on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00PM. Learn more about the special performance!

Adrianna Hicks to Star in MARY POPPINS at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


Adrianna Hicks will star in the title role of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s Summer Season opener, MARY POPPINS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Andrew Rannells Joins Lena Dunham's New Netflix Series
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2024


Andrew Rannells is reuniting with Girls creator Lena Dunham for her new Netflix series. Rannells will be joining Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, and Emily Ratajkowski in Too Much, also starring Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Fry, Janicza Bravo, Rhea Perlman, Rita Wilson, and more. Get the scoop on the new show.

Amber Atkinson, Hayley Maybury, and More Set For DIVAS LONDON
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024


This spring, 'Divas London' will return, the all-singing, all-dancing celebration of the greatest Diva Powerhouses.

JERSEY BOYS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Spring Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed its spring lineup! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Chicago Theatres Celebrate Women's History Month In March With A Wide Selection Of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024


Celebrate Women's History Month with Chicago Theatres featuring a variety of productions honoring the vital role of women in American history.

FUNNY GIRL & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 1, 2024


The San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for March 2024 include Funny Girl and more.

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Cast Set For JERSEY BOYS at the Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


 The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of JERSEY BOYS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 14, 2024, and run through Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Tanya Grubich, Theatre Marketing Pioneer, Passes Away at 60
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Tanya Marie Grubich, 60, of Bucks County, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 16, 2024 after a courageous battle with Early Onset Dementia. 

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

BACK TO THE FUTURE, & JULIET, and More Set for Truist Broadway at DPAC's 2024-2025 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


The new season features eight productions, including Broadway musicals BACK TO THE FUTURE and & JULIET. 

West End Gala Will Celebrate the NHS 75th Anniversary at Adelphi Theatre This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


A West End Gala at the Adelphi Theatre will celebrate over 75 years of the NHS – a major milestone reached by the health service in 2023.

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Joshua Wright - Feb 20, 2024


Christian Borlw, Krysta Rodrigues, and Ephraim Sykes will lead The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. With direction by Marc Bruni, check out the cast and find out how to get tickets for the production which runs in June 2024.

Deejay Young to Return to The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series With SOMEWHERE IN THE CROWD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024


Hot off the celebrated TV show The Voice, Deejay Young will come home to The Winter Park Playhouse to perform his latest solo cabaret- Somewhere In The Crowd. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Christopher Sieber to Join SHITZPROBE at Asylum NYC This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024


Get ready for an evening of raucous laughter and unparalleled entertainment as Shitzprobe takes the stage at the newly-renovated Asylum NYC on Friday, February 23rd at 8PM. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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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