Hairspray Live! tells the inspiring story of Tracy Turnblad (newcomer Maddie Baillio), a plump teen in 1962 Baltimore who wins a spot on a local TV dance program and ignites a campaign to integrate the show.
The three-hour live event was directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon and features choreography from Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell. The all-star cast includes Kristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Ariana Grande, Derek Hough, Jennifer Hudson and Martin Short.
It was originally broadcast on American television network NBC on December 7, 2016, with a viewership of over nine million viewers. It was nominated for seven Emmy Awards, winning three.
Hairspray the Musical is based on the 1988 film of the same name, which starred Divine and Ricki Lake. It originally opened in 2002 on Broadway and won eight Tony Awards, with songs such as ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’, ‘Big, Blonde and Beautiful’ and ‘Good Morning Baltimore’. The original London production won four Olivier Awards in 2008.
Music icon Sting will return to the stage in a newly adapted production of his…
Broadway’s biggest night is fast approaching, with the Tony Awards set to celebrate another busy…
The Genesian Theatre Company is proud to present a moving new production of Harper Lee’s…
Minister for Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos, together with producers Tony Cochrane AM and…
Liverpool City Council’s much-loved celebration of Asian culture and cuisine, Lanterns and Lights, returns on…
The Australian Premiere of the smash-hit Broadway musical Tootsie, officially opens at Teatro at the…