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“Hairspray” Director on “So You Think You Can Dance?” Tonight, July 11

July 11th, 2007 · No Comments · Adam Shankman, Celebrity TV Spotting, Hairspray, Television Appearances

Adam Shankman, will be appearing as a guest judge on FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” tonight, July 11. Shankman is the director and choreographer of the upcoming “Hairspray” movie, opening July 20.
In addition to his role as a guest judge on July 11, he will be choreographing a number for the [...]

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You Can’t Stop the Beat!

July 10th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Actors, Cast Recordings, Hairspray, Musical Films, Nikki Blonsky, Special Deals, Theatre on Film

If you’re excited about the upcoming premiere of the movie musical “Hairspray” (and who isn’t?), you’ll want to take note of this!
The soundtrack for the film version of the musical Hairspray was released in stores today, July 10th!
The CD features a total of 17 songs, which include three original numbers that don’t appear in the [...]

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Nikki Blonsky on “The Tonight Show” Tonight — July 10

July 10th, 2007 · No Comments · Actors, Broadway on TV, Celebrity TV Spotting, Hairspray, Musical Films, Nikki Blonsky, Television Appearances, Theatre on Film

Nikki Blonsky, the young actress who’ll be appearing as Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming feature musical film “Hairspray,” will be appearing tonight on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Who/What: Nikki Blonsky on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
When: Tuesday, July 10, 2007; 11:35 PM Eastern
Where: NBC. Check your local listings.
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Michael Ball Dons a Dress!

June 22nd, 2007 · 3 Comments · Hairspray, London, Michael Ball, West End

Michael Ball has been one of my favorite musical theatre performers for as long as I can remember, so I just had to laugh when I heard about this!
Michael Ball, who is best known for his creation of the role of Marius in Les Miserables and more recently in the West End’s The Phantom [...]

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London to Get Some Hairspray

May 30th, 2007 · No Comments · Hairspray, London, West End

The Broadway musical Hairspray will be playing in London, and the dates have been finalized.
Hairspray will be showing at the West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre. It will begin previews on Oct. 11, 2007, and will open for the general public on Oct. 30, 2007.
Casting is still to come, but we’ll update you when that is announced!
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Hairspray Exclusive Clip on MTV — May 23

May 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · Hairspray, Musical Films

If you’re a fan of the upcoming movie musical “Hairspray” be sure to tune in (or set your DVR!) to MTV tonight, Wednesday May 23rd, at 11pm. MTV is offering an exclusive sneak peek 10-minute clip from the upcoming film, which premieres on July 10th.
“Hairspray” co-stars Amanda Bynes and Zac Efron will be on hand [...]

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Hairspray Film Cast on Oprah — May 16

May 16th, 2007 · No Comments · Broadway on TV, Hairspray, Musical Films

I had lunch with a friend and the time got away from me. It may be a bit late for some of you, but I thought I’d mention that today’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” (May 16) is supposed to have featured the cast of the film adaptation of the musical “Hairspray.”

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