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It's just weeks until HAIRSPRAY LIVE! airs on NBC and the company is hard at work at their very own Universal backlot, rehearsing for the big day! Below, check out two recent photos of the cast in costume from producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron!

Actress and recording artist Sofia Carson whose performances in the Disney Channel Original Movies 'Descendants' and 'Adventures in Babysitting' catapulted her to stardom and helped supercharge her career as a popular recording artist (Republic Records/Hollywood Records), will be showcased in several holiday telecasts on Disney|ABC Television Group platforms. 

Actress and recording artist Sofia Carson whose performances in the Disney Channel Original Movies 'Descendants' and 'Adventures in Babysitting' catapulted her to stardom and helped supercharge her career as a popular recording artist (Republic Records/Hollywood Records), will be showcased in several holiday telecasts on Disney|ABC Television Group platforms.

The cast and creative team for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! met with the press in Los Angeles, CA yesterday, including our own Richie Ridge. Check out photos from the event below!

Today, BWW's own Richie Ridge comes to you directly from the set of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! in Los Angeles, CA and shares first look images of Tony Award winning set designer Derek McLane's recreation of 1960's Baltimore. McLane has hidden plenty of easter eggs on the streets of Baltimore. Check some of them out below!

Global superstar Mariah Carey joins the holiday event of the season, as Disney and ABC celebrate the most wonderful time of year.

Today, HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Craig Zadan and Neil Meron revealed that the cast of the NBC live broadcast will take their bows to a new song performed live by cast members Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson!

Stars Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes will take viewers on a guided tour of everything involved in putting together NBC's highly anticipated telecast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE with the “Countdown to Hairspray Live!” special set for Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Today, BWW's own Richie Ridge comes to you directly from the set of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! in Los Angeles, CA and shares first look images of Tony Award winning designer Derek McLane's recreation of 1960's Baltimore.

PEOPLE reports that both Winokur and Lake will make cameo appearances on NBC's live broadcast. No further details were given on their roles.

The cast and crew of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! pressed pause on rehearsals yesterday to take the Mannequin Challenge.

Disney kicks off the holidays with three musical specials originating from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.

On this morning's TODAY, guest Billy Eichner discussed the new season of his hit truTV series 'Billy On the Street' and the third season of 'Difficult People' on Hulu. Later, the comic discusses his appearance on NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!

Today, NBC revealed new photos of the all-star cast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! in character. The highly anticipated musical broadcast will air Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and will originate from Los Angeles.

On last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS, the six remaining celebrities danced a show-stopping dance to a song from a hit Broadway musical. Check out photos below!

On last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS, the six remaining celebrities danced a show-stopping dance to a song from a hit Broadway musical.

On tonight's DANCING WITH THE STARS, the six remaining celebrities will dance two show-stopping dances - one from some of the hottest Broadway musicals

The new issues of Architectural Digest has shared an exclusive first look at the sets for NBC's highly-anticipated HAIRSPRAY LIVE, designed by award-winning production designer Derek McLane.

On December 2, 2016 Masterworks Broadway/Epic Records will release 'Hairspray LIVE! Original Soundtrack Of The NBC Television Event' the companion album to NBC's broadcast of 'Hairspray Live!' which will air on Wednesday December 7, 2016 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.