

Stubbs, played by Elijah Kelley in the 2007 movie. Kristin Chenoweth is playing Velma Von Tussle, played by Michelle Pheiffer in the 2007 movie.Įphraim Sykes is playing Seaweed J. Jennifer Hudson is playing Motormouth Maybelle, played by Queen Latifah in the 2007 movie.ĭove Cameron is playing Amber Von Tussle, played by Brittany Snow in the 2007 movie. ‘American Idol’ Season 21: The Premiere Date, What To Expect & More You Need To KnowĪndrea Martin is playing Prudy Pingleton, played by Allison Janney in the 2007 movie.ĭerek Hough is playing Corny Collins, played by James Marsden in the 2007 movie. Garrett Clayton is playing Link Larkin, played by Zac Efron in the 2007 movie.Īriana Grande is playing Penny Pingleton, played by Amanda Bynes in the 2007 movie. Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending The show goes online for 48 hours at 7pm on Friday:Ĭheck The Shows Must Go On! for weekly updates on performances.Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu The all-star cast also features Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein as Motormouth Maybelle and Edna Turnblad, respectively, Martin Short as Wilbur Turnblad and Derek Hough as Corny Collins, Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle, Ariana Grande as Penny Pingleton and Sean Hayes as Mr Pinky. Hairspray Live! was produced by NBC and broadcast on 7 December 2016, with newcomer Maddie Baillio chosen to play Tracy Turnblad.
When she manages to win a spot on the show, she sets out to ignite social change, leading a campaign to integrate the show so that both black and white dancers can appear together. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. This week, we're being treated to Hairspray, the 2002 American musical by Marc Shaiman, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name.

While the series ended with Cats two weeks ago, it was confirmed with last week's stream of The Sound of Music Live that more timeless musicals would continue to be streamed on the channel for audiences to enjoy at home.

Each weekend during lockdown, Andrew Lloyd Webber has been streaming a selection of his shows for free on his The Shows Must Go On! YouTube page to remedy the closure of theatres across the country.
