In a corner of the NBC backlot in Universal City, a generic city street set has been transformed into 1960's Baltimore for the upcoming production of Hairspray Live!, which airs on December 7. Signs ...

*Despite the complete and utter slayage of Jennifer Hudson on NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” Wednesday night, ratings for the network’s latest live musical were not impressive when compared to its ...

Near West Theatre is planning a production of “Hairspray.” The community-driven theatre in the heart of Cleveland’s Gordon Square neighborhood has scheduled performances from Friday, Nov. 21, through ...

*Shahadi Wright Joseph is an 11-year-old actress on the rise who recently performed at the second annual Young Talent Awards in Los Angeles, CA where she was nominated for Best Young Actress in a TV ...

NBC has revealed its next live musical and we're already counting down the days until it airs. The network is set to produce a live version of "Hairspray" next December, NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt ...

The Academy for the Performing Arts kicks off its 2025–2026 season with Hairspray—a high-energy, feel-good musical set in ...

"There was a long line of people to play Penny and New Line wanted Amanda," Shankman said. "And I was on the fence about it." The studio made a deal with Shankman. If he picked Bynes, executives would ...