17 Year-Old Nikki Blonsky Cast as Hairspray Film's Tracy
17 year-old Nikki Blonsky of Great Neck, NY was announced for the role of heavyset heroine Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming film version of Hairspray on tonight's 'Entertainment Tonight'
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Hairspray to Play Final Las Vegas Performance June 11
Hairspray will play its final performance at the Luxor Las Vegas on Sunday, June 11th
Amanda Bynes to Play Penny in Hairspray Film
Amanda Bynes has been cast as Penny Pingleton in the upcoming film version of Hairspray
Blake Hammond is Broadway Hairspray's Next Edna, 5/30
Blake Hammond will succeed John Pinette as Edna Turnblad in Broadway's Hairspray on May 30th
Fierstein and Latessa Depart Vegas Hairspray on April 30
Harvey Fierstein and Dick Latessa will depart the Las Vegas production of Hairspary on April 30th, while Paul Vogt and Eddie Mekkla will take over on May 1st
Awake and Sing! Revival Opens on Broadway, April 17
The revival of Awake and Sing!, starring Lauren Ambrose, Ben Gazzara, Mark Ruffalo and more, opens on Broadway on April 17th
Billy Crystal Cast Opposite John Travolta in Hairspray Film?
According to 'Entertainment Tonight,' Billy Crystal will star opposite John Travolta as Wilbur Turnblad in the film version of Hairspray
Las Vegas Sun Incorrect; Paul Vogt to Take Over for Fierstein in Vegas Hairspray
Contrary to a report in the Las Vegas Sun, John Goodman will not be playing Edna Turnblad in the Las Vegas production of Hairspray; Paul Vogt will begin performances as Edna on May 1st while Eddie Mekka will begin to play Wilbur that day
Awake and Sing!--with Ambrose, Ruffalo, Gazzara and More--Begins Bway Previews, March 24
On March 24th, Lincoln Center Theatre's starry production of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing! will begin Broadway previews
Hairspray, with Fierstein, Styles Las Vegas Feb. 6; Opens Feb. 15
The streamlined Las Vegas production of Hairspray starring Harvey Fierstein and Dick Latessa will begin previews on February 6th and open on February 15th
Mark Ruffalo to Appear in Starry Awake and Sing! Revival
Screen star Mark Ruffalo will join Lauren Ambrose, Ben Gazzara, Jonathan Hadary and Zoe Wanamaker in the starry upcoming revival of Odets' Awake and Sing!
Fierstein, Latessa and Anton Among Stars of Las Vegas Hairspray, Opening Feb. 15
Harvey Fierstein, Dick Latessa and Susan Anton are among the cast members who have been announced for the Luxor Las Vegas production of Hairspray, which opens on February 15th
Ambrose, Gazzara, Hadary, Wanamaker and More to Awake and Sing! on Broadway
Lauren Ambrose, Ben Gazzara, Jonathan Hadary, Zoe Wanamaker and others will headline the Lincoln Center revival of Awake and Sing! on Broadway in spring of 2006
Odd Potato's Kaye and Plunkett Perform at Tower Records, Dec. 14
On December 14th, Judy Kaye and Maryann Plunkett will perform at Tower Records Lincoln Center to promote the upcoming Odd Potato CD
Winners Announced: 'The Odd Potato' Featuring 20 Tony Award-winning Stars!
In honor of the eight nights of Hanukkah, BroadwayWorld.
Dale, Fogler, Foster, Gaines, Huffman, McKechnie, Pawk, Linden, Latessa And More Featured on 'The Odd Potato' Broadway Album Benefiting The Children's Charity
6-10 Productions, LLC has announced the release of the premiere recording of THE ODD POTATO, the Hanukkah story for everyone, featuring twenty Tony Award winners, performing the acclaimed musical.
Odets' Awake and Sing! Receives Spring 2006 Lincoln Center Revival
Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing will be revived by Lincoln Center Theatre in spring 2006, with the production to open on April 17th at the Belasco Theatre
Dick Latessa Joins Harvey Fierstein In Vegas' 'Hairspray'
Joining Harvey Fierstein in the Vegas production of Hairspray is Dick Latessa who originated the role on Broadway and won a Tony for his portrayal of 'Wilbur Turnblad' according to Variety.
Photo Coverage: Sardi's Unveils Butz, Scott, Gleason and Jbara Caricatures
For the first time ever, FOUR unveilings occured, honoring stars from the same show, at the same ceremony.
Crystal and Franklin in Hairspray Film?
Billy Crystal, Aretha Franklin and even John Travolta are unconfirmed choices for the upcoming Hairspray film
