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TV: Watch 'I Know Where I've Been' from the HAIRSPRAY UK Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2016

The HAIRSPRAY UK tour is currently playing at Cambridge Corn Exchange, through February 20, and will soon move on to Edinburgh Playhouse. Below, watch as the cast performed a rousing 'I Know Where I've Been.'

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/2/16- Marissa Jaret Winokur
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2016

Happy Birthday Marissa Jaret Winokur! She is best known for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in the highly successful Broadway musical adaptation of John Waters' film Hairspray, and won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance. She recently reprised the role in the Hollywood Bowl production of Hairspray last summer.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/4/16- HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2016

Today in 2009, Hairspraiy closed at the Neil Simon Theatre after 2,641 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and 'downtown' rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/15/15- HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2015

Today in 2002, Hairspray opened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 2642 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s.

TV: Bryan Batt on Heading to The MUNY in HAIRSPRAY, His Broadway Career & More
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2015

The Muny is currently presenting Hairspray, winner of the 2003 Tony® Award for Best Musical, featuring music by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman with a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. The Muny's production of Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges and music directed by Charlie Alterman. Starring as Edna Turnblad is stage and screen vet Bryan Batt, who recently sat down the executive producer and artistic director Mike Isaacson and opened up about his career and taking on the role - check out the interview below!

TV: Welcome to The Muny! Check Out Highlights from the Starry Summer Production of HAIRSPRAY
by TV - On the Road - Jun 24, 2015

The Muny is currently presenting Hairspray, winner of the 2003 Tony® Award for Best Musical, featuring music by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman with a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. The Muny's production of Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges and music directed by Charlie Alterman. Check out a first look at the cast of the starry summer production below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Ariana Grande Guests on Tonight's RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2015

'RuPaul's Drag Race' returned to LOGO TV with an all-new season. Tonight's episode features guest star Ariana Grande. Check out a sneak peek below courtesy of Billboard.com!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Ariana Grande Among Guests on New Season of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2015

"RuPaul's Drag Race" returns to Logo TV with a gaggle of queens so ingenious, a competition so unpredictable and a judges' panel so packed with talent, you'll be seeing stars! Get a sneak peek below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/2- Marissa Jaret Winokur
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2015

Happy Birthday Marissa Jaret Winokur! She is best known for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in the highly successful Broadway musical adaptation of John Waters' film Hairspray, and won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance. She recently reprised the role in the Hollywood Bowl production of Hairspray last summer.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Ariana Grande Among Guests on New Season of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2015

"RuPaul's Drag Race" returns to Logo TV with a gaggle of queens so ingenious, a competition so unpredictable and a judges' panel so packed with talent, you'll be seeing stars! Get a sneak peek below!

STAGETUBE: On This Day for 1/4/15- HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2015

Today in 2009, Hairspraiy closed at the Neil Simon Theatre after 2,641 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and 'downtown' rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/15- HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2014

Today in 2002, Hairspray opened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 2642 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals for CCT's HAIRSPRAY
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 21, 2014

Columbus Children's Theatre presents HAIRSPRAY, July 5 - 20, 2014 at Park Street Theatre. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, and based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. Performed by CCT's Summer Pre-Professional Company (ages 16-22). Check out a behind-the-scenes look below!

VIDEO: Director John Walters Shares Hitchhiking Stories & More on COLBERT
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2014

Director John Waters stopped by last night's COLBERT REPORT and pondered being the oddest figure in American culture. He also shares hitchhiking stories from his memoir 'Carsick.'

VIDEO: Stephen Croons for the NY Rangers on COLBERT REPORT
by - Jun 11, 2014

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, a scientist weighs in on the possibility of a robot uprising, Stephen croons for the New York Rangers, and John Waters chats about his hitchhiking adventure.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/2- Marissa Jaret Winokur
by - Feb 2, 2014

Happy Birthday Marissa Jaret Winokur! She is best known for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in the highly successful Broadway musical adaptation of John Waters' film Hairspray, and won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance. She recently reprised the role in the Hollywood Bowl production of Hairspray last summer.

STAGETUBE: On This Day 1/4- HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2014

Today in 2009, Hairspraiy closed at the Neil Simon Theatre after 2,641 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and 'downtown' rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/15- HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2013

Today in 2002, Hairspray opened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 2642 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s.

STAGE TUBE: Matthew Morrison Gives Advice, Teaches Song at London School
by Stage Tube - Jun 18, 2013

Glee's Matthew Morrison recently visited a school in London and taught a group of students a song, as well as offered his advice on how to succeed in the entertainment business and life in general. Click below to watch!

VIDEO: Matthew Morrison Performs 'Street Where You Live' on THE TALK
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 14, 2013

Actor Matthew Morrison stopped THE TALK yesterday to preview his new album,'Where It All Began.' The GLEE star treated the audience to a performance of 'On the Street Where You Live' from the Broadway musical, 'My Fair Lady.' Check out the appearance below!

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