Hairspray Live! has rounded out its cast with the addition of Ephraim Sykes (Hamilton) and Shahadi Wright Joseph (School of Rock). The two will portray, respectively, Seaweed J. Stubbs and Little Inez. For more, follow the jump.
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NBC’s Hairspray Live! Adds Dove Cameron and Garrett Clayton!
Liv & Maddie’s Dove Cameron and Garrett Clayton of the Teen Beach Movies have joined the cast of NBC’s Hairspray Live! in key roles. Follow the jump for details.
Ariana Grande Joins NBC’s Hairspray Live!
Ariana Grande has joined the cast of NBC’s Hairspray Live! Follow the jump for details.
HairsprayLive!: Meet Tracy Turnblad!
Maddie Baillio is NBC’s Tracy Turnblad in the network’s upcoming musical, Hairspray Live!. Baillio was introduced to North America by Harvey Fierstein this morning on NBC’s Today. Hairspray Live! also stars Fierstein, Jennifer Hudson, Martin Short and Derek Hough. It will air on Wednesday, December 7th (8/7C). For more, follow the jump.
Martin Short & Derek Hough Join Hairspray Live! Cast!
Comedy giant Martin Short and Dancer par excellence Derek Hough are the latest additions to the cast of NBC’s Hairspray Live! Short will take on the role of Tracy Turnblad’s father, Wilbur, while Hough will play the singer-dancer-host of The Corny Collins Show. Follow the jump for further details.
Hudson & Fierstein Join Hairspray Live!
Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG and Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson and multiple Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein will headline the cast of NBC’s Hairspray Live! Fierstein will reprise the role of Edna Turnblad – the role he originated on Broadway to Tony Award-winning acclaim, and is writing the teleplay for the event. Hudson, the third season winner […]
Hairspray Live! Hopefuls Line Up To Audition!
More than 1,000 young women from around the globe (as far away as Australia) braved a chilly New York spring morning to line up for the chance to audition for the role of Tracy Turnblad in NBC’s Hairspray Live! which will air on December 7th. More photos follow the jump.
NBC Announces Casting Call for Tracy Turnblad for Hairspray Live!
NBC is looking for a young woman with an extraordinary voice to play Tracy Turnblad in its holiday production of Hairspray Live! Casting directors will be looking for a female, 18 or older to play high school age. She must be heavyset, be outgoing, unstoppable, good-hearted with a vibrant, loveable, high-spirited personality who loves to dance. A […]