READ MORE: Kristin Chenoweth Joins Cast of NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live!’ The story centers around teenager Tracy Turnblad (newcomer Maddie Baillio) who dreams of dancing on the local TV program “The Corny Collins Show.” When, against all odds, Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters. “Hairspray Live!” is based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and takes place in 1962 Baltimore. The show goes online for 48 hours at 7pm on Friday:Ĭheck The Shows Must Go On! for weekly updates on performances.It’s finally here! The first teaser for the highly-anticipated NBC musical event “ Hairspray Live!,” which features a talented and star-studded cast including Jennifer Hudson, Harvey Fierstein, Martin Short, Derek Hough, Ariana Grande, Derek Hough and so many more.

The all-star cast also features Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein as Motormouth Maybelle and Edna Turnblad, respectively, Martin Short as Wilbur Turnblad and Derek Hough as Corny Collins, Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle, Ariana Grande as Penny Pingleton and Sean Hayes as Mr Pinky.

Hairspray Live! was produced by NBC and broadcast on 7 December 2016, with newcomer Maddie Baillio chosen to play Tracy Turnblad.

When she manages to win a spot on the show, she sets out to ignite social change, leading a campaign to integrate the show so that both black and white dancers can appear together. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program.

This week, we're being treated to Hairspray, the 2002 American musical by Marc Shaiman, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name. While the series ended with Cats two weeks ago, it was confirmed with last week's stream of The Sound of Music Live that more timeless musicals would continue to be streamed on the channel for audiences to enjoy at home. Each weekend during lockdown, Andrew Lloyd Webber has been streaming a selection of his shows for free on his The Shows Must Go On! YouTube page to remedy the closure of theatres across the country.

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