On August 1, 2016, Ariana posted on Snapchat showing her script for Hairspray Live! dated July 27, 2016.Rosie O'Donnell as The Gym Teacher/Matron.Ī 30-second promo for Hairspray Live! was released on NBC's YouTube channel on August 19, 2016. Grande was very excited for the role as she loves theater and the musical Hairspray.Ī press conference with Hairspray Live! was held at the annual Television Critics Association summer press tour on August 2, 2016. The cast was gradually announced later on with Ariana Grande's announcement on July 7, 2016. The live production was first announced in January 2016. Tracy’s mother is the indomitable Edna, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white '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, 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. Last, but not least, newcomer Maddie Baillio makes her debut as the show’s leading lady, Tracy Turnblad.In Hairspray Live!, teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on 'The Corny Collins Show', a local TV program. Then, as if summoned, Harvey Fierstein appears in all his glory as Edna Turnblad, glares at the camera and says in a raspy baritone, “Excuse me?” Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad and Maddie Baillio as Tracy Turnblad on ‘Hairspray Live!’īrief glimpses of other characters follow: Jennifer Hudson as Motormouth Maybelle, Ariana Grande as Penny Pingleton, Martin Short as Wilbur Turnblad, Derek Hough as Corny Collins, Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle, Dove Cameron as Amber Von Tussle, and Garrett Clayton as Link Larkin. “From the network that ushered in live TV musicals comes the next big thing!” a voice says over clips from The Sound of Music Live! and Peter Pan Live!, NBC’s first two specials. PHOTOS: Stars on Broadway: Celebs Who've Taken the Stage Read article

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