John Waters News

Today we are talking to the noted director of one of the most successful stage-to-screen adaptations of the new century, HAIRSPRAY, about his brand new feature film adaptation of Broadway's currently running 80s stadium rock smash hit ROCK OF AGES - the eminently talented Adam Shankman. Discussing the starry cast of ROCK OF AGES - Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand and Mary J. Blige included - as well as the expanded songstack of the reconceived film version - which now includes Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock N Roll' and Def Leppard's 'Pour Some Sugar On me', among others - Shankman imparts his infectious enthusiasm for the movie musical format and expresses his relishing of the exciting possibilities afforded by the heavy metal jukebox property. Additionally, Shankman reminisces on his experiences filming HAIRSPRAY and confirms his future re-teaming with HAIRSPRAY and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL superstar Zac Efron on an upcoming film comedy which begins shooting next month, titled THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, co-starring Jason Bateman and Goldie Hawn. Plus, memories of choreographing Paul Thomas Anderson's BOOGIE NIGHTS, directing two episodes of GLEE, working with Carrie Ann Inaba on ROCKULA more than twenty years ago (his film debut), anecdotes about SMASH - and much, much more!

Outfest - the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media - has announced its complete programming lineup for Outfest 2012: The 30th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre presents HAIRSPRAY, July 20 & 21, 2012, Friday 7:30pm and Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm at the Broward Center, located at 201 Southwest 5th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur (Broadway's 'Hairspray') is joining the cast of TV Land's original comedy, RETIRED AT 35 when the series returns for its second season on June 26 at 10pm ET/PT.

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents HAIRSPRAY now through June 3, starring Erin McCracken as the unstoppable Tracy and Tad Wilson, donning his heels to play Edna Turnblad. Bruce Rebold is appearing as Wilbur, Kara Dombrowski as Amber, Ann Van Cleave as scheming villain, Velma Von Tussle, Pat McRoberts as Corny Collins, Stacie Gogo as Penny, Tripp Hampton as Link, Inga Ballard as Motormouth, Elgin Giles as Seaweed, and Sydni Beaudoin as Little Inez. Watch a video of highlights from the show below!

Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray takes place in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, where the '50s are out and change is in the air. Loveable, plump teenager, Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. But how can she hold her own with the cool, sleek girls on Corny's show?

Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is described as 'a musically rockin' story which takes place in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, where the '50s are out and change is in the air.'

Tickets are on sale to the general public for the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts's 2012-13 program, which will include Bernadette Peters headlining the annual ARTrageous benefit gala on December 1.

Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is described as 'a musically rockin' story which takes place in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, where the '50s are out and change is in the air.'

The portrayal of Edna by Lawrence B. Munsey is outstanding; more than any other Edna I've seen, Munsey brings out the femininity and vulnerability of the character without sacrificing her drag queen strut at appropriate moments.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the actors after their opening night, April 19, performance of HAIRSPRAY, which recently opened at the Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago. Check out the video below!

HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical, is presented at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, opening April 19 and running through June 17, 2012.

MANSOME is set to hit theaters on Friday, May 18 2012. The documentary, from Oscar and Emmy Award-nominated director/producer Morgan Spurlock's, is a hilarious look at men's identity through the exploration of male grooming habits.

HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical, opens tonight at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, and runs through June 17, 2012. Check out production photos of the cast below!

The Fine Arts Center's Theatre Company will present Hairspray, based on the John Waters' 1988 film, May 10 - June 3.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre will present their newest edition on Thursday, April 19 at 9:30 PM.