Baltimore Dance Audition Announced for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!; Maddie Baillio to Judge

Don't miss your chance to audition and dance on NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! A dance contest has been set for Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore and is open to residents of the WBAL-TV market. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles and be part of NBC's live telecast, which takes place Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

"Hairspray Live!" star Maddie Baillio, who plays Tracy Turnblad, will join an array of producers and choreographers as judges.

Contestants should watch the videos featuring Derek Hough and be expected to perform as he explains the step-by-step dance moves. Also, contestants need to fill out the registration form and bring it to the audition. Please visit www.wbaltv.com/hairspray for the video, form and more information.

"The opportunity to influence an up-and-coming dancer is truly an honor," Hough said. "Going back to Baltimore where this story first began is a full-circle moment for 'Hairspray.' Our winner will be a great addition to this already stellar cast." Check out a first look at Derek Hough as Corny Collins HERE!

Maddie Baillio will star as Tracy Turnblad in NBC's upcoming holiday musical "Hairspray Live!" airing on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PM Based on the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, "Hairspray Live!" takes place in 1962 Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teen with really big dreams, becomes an overnight sensation after appearing on a segregated Baltimore TV dance show. With her newfound popularity, she twists and shakes her hometown, teaching them a thing or two about racial equality -- and of course, the power of big hair!

The stellar cast includes Harvey Fierstein, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Martin Short, Derek Hough, Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron, Garrett Clayton, Andrea Martin, Rosie O'Donnell, Sean Hayes and exciting newcomer Maddie Baillio.

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (producers of all of NBC's live musicals and the upcoming "A Few Good Men Live!") serve as executive producers of "Hairspray Live!" Live television director Alex Rudzinski will join director Kenny Leon ("The Wiz Live!") for "Hairspray Live!" Harvey Fierstein will provide a new teleplay and Jerry Mitchell ("Kinky Boots," "On Your Feet") will serve as choreographer for the live production with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Smash" and Broadway's upcoming "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory").