Derek Hough will take on the role of Corny Collins, the host of "The Corny Collins Show" in NBC's upcoming holiday broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Today, NBC released a first look at the "Dancing With the Stars" pro in costume!
The image accompanied the announcement that a dance CONTEST has been set for Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore and is open to residents of the WBAL-TV market. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles and be part of NBC's live telecast, which takes place Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. "Hairspray Live!" star Maddie Baillio, who plays Tracy Turnblad, will join an array of producers and choreographers as judges. Click here for all the details! Said Hough, "The opportunity to influence an up-and-coming dancer is truly an honor. Going back to Baltimore where this story first began is a full-circle moment for 'Hairspray.' Our winner will be a great addition to this already stellar cast." "Hairspray Live!" stars Harvey Fierstein, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, Martin Short, Derek Hough, Dove Cameron, Garrett Clayton, Ephraim Sykes, Shahadi Wright Joseph, exciting newcomer Maddie Baillio, and special guest stars Sean Hayes, Andrea Martin, and Rosie O'Donnell.Videos