Hairspray Live! 2016 - Articles Page 4

Ages: 12+
Opened: December 7, 2016
Closing: December 07, 2016

Hairspray Live! - 2016 - Motion Picture History , Info & More

Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Hairspray Live!" takes place in 1962 Baltimore. Plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on "The Corny Collins Show," a local TV program. When against all odds Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters, including the resident dreamboat, Link; the ambitious mean girl, Amber; an African American boy she meets in detention, Seaweed; and his mother, Motormouth Maybelle, the owner of a local record store. Tracy's mother is the indomitable Edna, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white "Corny Collins Show."

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National Black Theatre And Chelsea Factory Announce The Debut & Cast Of PACKAGES O' THE THINGS WE DELIVER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


The National Black Theatre, in partnership with Chelsea Factory, has announced the public presentation of the latest body of work commissioned as part of its I Am Soul Playwright Residency, Packages O’ The Things We Deliver by playwright Oya Mae Dxtchxss-Davis (Skin, Wade in the Water (The Great Divide), Grandmother’s Gift (C.A.P.)) and director Daniel Boisrond (ShopTalk (ArtYard), Roots (Dixon Place & La MAMA),  that will take place at the Chelsea Factory from March 27th - 31st for a limited engagement of six performances.

Video: Watch Frankie Grande Perform 'I Drove All Night' From TITANÍQUE on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2024


Frankie Grande performed ​​Celine Dion’s “I Drove All Night” from the hit off-Broadway show Titaníque on Tamron Hall this morning. Grande plays the role of Victor Garber in the irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, is enjoying an extended run. Watch the video!

Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Eric Anderson, and More Join the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024


Additional principal casting has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the acclaimed new musical The Great Gatsby, opening on Broadway this spring. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Cult Film Legends Mink Stole & Peaches Christ to Bring New Tour To NYC & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


Cult film legends Mink Stole and Peaches Christ are bringing their new cabaret show 'IDOL WORSHIP' to NYC on Feb. 16-17.

Choreographer Adam Haigh Joins Leading Team of THE FINELLIS MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024


Marjan Content Productions and Murphy's Law Productions have announced that acclaimed choreographer Adam Haigh has joined the leading team of The Finellis Musical for its world premiere production from June 3-16 at Wonderville.

Video: Prime Video Drops THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024


Tracee Ellis Ross (American Fiction, Black-ish), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, Fire Island), Abbi Jacobson (Broad City), Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure), Andrew Dismukes (Saturday Night Live), Lennon Parham (Minx), Gary Anthony Williams (Night Court), and John Waters (Hairspray) will all make appearances. Watch the video!

Pantochino Reveals Summer Programs For Children And Teens
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024


Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., Milford’s professional non-profit theatre for family audiences has announced the roster for Summer 2024 including its Summer Theatre Camps at Milford Arts Council, the MAC and its exciting Summer Teen Theatre production.

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Jan 28, 2024


What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Playhouse On The Square?

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America For The 2024/2025 Season? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024


Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.

& JULIET, MJ THE MUSICAL and More Set for Hippodrome Theatre 2024/2025 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


The new 2024/2025 Hippodrome Broadway Series has been revealed! See which shows are featured, and learn how to purchase tickets.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL On Sale Tomorrow At Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024


Get ready to experience the magic of Pretty Woman: The Musical! Tickets are now on sale for this captivating show. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see it live.

Sally Mayes to Present NOW AND THEN: JAZZ STANDARD TIME at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in “Now and Then: Jazz Standard Time,” the second installment of her new concert series.

METAVERSE OF MAGIC Will Embark on International Tour with Sights Set on Broadway and the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024


Metaverse of Magic, a new Australian interactive theatrical production is set to embark on an international tour, with its sights set on Broadway and London's West End, having concluded its successful premiere Australian tour.

AAACC's Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024


-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October  2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024


All new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ smash-hit production, Standing at the Sky’s Edge.  Check out the photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 25, 2024
by - Jan 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Mink Stole and Peaches Christ to Present Two Shows at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Cult Film Icon MINK STOLE and Bay Area Drag Impresario PEACHES CHRIST for TWO SHOWS, 2/16-17.

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2024


The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!

Jon-Michael Reese and Natalie Walker to Perform at The Green Room 42 in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Jon-Michael Reese from Broadway's 'A STRANGE LOOP' and Natalie Walker from 'WHITE GIRL IN DANGER'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set For THE ADDAMS FAMILY in London, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


The full cast has been announced for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy at the London Palladium on 12 & 13 February. Find out who is joining the previously announced  Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams and Lesley Joseph as Grandma!

Town Hall Theater Company Renames Movie Nights
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


Town Hall Theater Company is back at it again with the newly named, Sing-Along Series! This time, THT will be screening a sing-along version of Hairspray the movie! on Saturday February 3rd. 

Kristolyn Lloyd, Leland Fowler & More to Star in Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Ruby Lewis to Perform at The Green Room 42 This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated actress and vocalist Ruby Lewis, star of Broadway’s Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas headliner and “Shock Value” recording artist, on Wednesday, January 31 at 9:30 PM.

Video: TITANIQUE Cast Dances to Ariana Grande's 'Yes, And?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Watch the cast of @Titanique perform to #ArianaGrande's new single 'Yes, And?'

Corey Cott and McKenzie Kurtz Will Lead THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway production of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Find out who is starring in the musical here!

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