George Wendt Says 'Cheers' as Next Edna Turnblad
by BWW News Desk - October 4, 2007
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, have announced that George Wendt takes over the role of Edna Turnblad on Tuesday, October 23, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street). Wendt plays Edna through Sunday, January 20, 2008.
Photo Preview: Michael Ball and West End 'Hairspray' Stars
by BWW - August 23, 2007
Michael Ball, Mel Smith and newcomer Leanne Jones will star in the multi-award winning musical Hairspray, which will open at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Tuesday, October 30, following previews from October 11.
Mel Smith Joins Ball and Jones in London 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2007
Mel Smith will make his West End musical debut starring as 'Wilbur Turnblad' in the smash hit multi-award winning musical Hairspray, which will open at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Tuesday, October 30, following previews from October 11
Michele Pawk Joins Broadway's 'Hairspray,' Aug. 21
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, have announced that Tony Award winner Michele Pawk will join the cast Tuesday, August 21, in the role of Velma Von Tussle
Lance Bass Joins Broadway Cast of Hairspray Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2007
Lance Bass, a member of the boy band phenomenon 'N Sync, will join Hairspray's cast Tuesday, August 14 through Sunday, January 6, in the role of Corny Collins, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.
TV Exclusive: High School Musical On Tour Highlights!
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2007
In what seems to have happened effortlessly and somehow 'under the radar' (highly unusual in the world of theatre) Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL seems to have snuck in and is about to change the landscape.
TV: That's Kentertainment - Grey Gardens, Blonsky, etc
by That's Kentertainment! - August 8, 2007
This week on 'That's Kentertainment!' say your goodbyes to Grey Gardens; catch a behind-the-scenes look at how Nikki Blonsky landed the role of a lifetime in the movie Hairspray; and Ken pays homage to the late Tammy Faye. Click now to watch!
TV Exclusive: Upstairs @ Sardi's w/ Meron and Zadan Pt 2
by BWW News Desk - August 8, 2007
BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive 'Upstairs at Sardi's' interview with Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, who are among Hollywood's most successful producing teams and whose string of hits continues with the movie musical 'Hairspray!'
TV Exclusive: Upstairs @ Sardi's w/ Meron and Zadan Pt 1
by Robert Diamond - August 6, 2007
BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive 'Upstairs at Sardi's' interview with Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, who are among Hollywood's most successful producing teams and whose string of hits continues with the movie musical 'Hairspray!'