VIDEO: Meet the Newest Stars of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Dove Cameron & Garrett Clayton
By: Caryn Robbins Aug. 02, 2016
As BWW reported yesterday, Dove Cameron, a star of Disney Channel's popular series "Liv and Maddie," has been cast as Amber Von Tussle, while Garrett Clayton, co-star of a pair of TV movie musicals, will play Link Larkin on NBC's 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 telecast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
Get to know the two newest cast members below as BWW looks back on their earlier accomplishments!
"Hairspray Live!" marks a reunion between Cameron and Chenoweth, who teamed together on Disney's TV movie DESCENDANTS. In the film, directed by Emmy Award winner Kenny Ortega, Cameron played Mal with Chenoweth portraying her mom. The two will have the same relationship in "Hairspray Live!" Below, check out the duo in "Evil Like Me", from the Disney Channel movie.
Dove Cameron stars in Disney Channel's popular series LIV AND MADDIE in a dual role as identical twins with entirely different personalities - check out a clip below!
In 2015, Cameron and Ryan McCartan partnered up and formed the pop duo The Girl and the Dreamcatcher, combining their singing and songwriting talents. The duo have released three singles and recently released their first EP, "Negatives." It currently ranks #2 on pop charts and #14 worldwide. Below, watch the music video for the duo's hit "Make You Stay"
Here's the music video for their single "Written in the Stars", directed by Colton Tran
Clayton starred in the TV musicals "Teen Beach Movie" and "Teen Beach Movie 2." Below, check out the number "Like Me" from "Teen Beach Movie"
Clayton has also guest starred in the Freeform drama series THE FOSTERS. Check out the appearance below:
More recently, he appeared on the new ABC comedy series THE REAL O'NEALS. Check out the clip below:
HAIRSPRAY LIVE airs on NBC at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. We just can't wait to see these two "Nicest Kids In Town" take on their iconic roles!
In "Hairspray Live!," teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on "The Corny Collins Show," a local TV program. When against all odds Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters, including the resident dreamboat, Link; the ambitious mean girl, Amber; an African-American boy she meets in detention, Seaweed; and his mother, Motormouth Maybelle, the owner of a local record store. Tracy's mother is the indomitable Edna, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white "Corny Collins Show."
In addition to Chenoweth, "Hairspray Live!" stars Harvey Fierstein, who will recreate his iconic Tony Award-winning role; Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Jennifer Hudson; musical superstar Ariana Grande, whose new album "Dangerous Woman" debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 Chart; Tony and Emmy winner Martin Short; and Emmy winner Derek Hough. Also recently cast was newcomer Maddie Baillio, who will play Tracy Turnblad.
Acclaimed live television director Alex Rudzinski ("Dancing with the Stars") will join Tony-winning director Kenny Leon ("The Wiz Live!"). Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Oscar-winning "Chicago," "The Wiz Live!" and the upcoming "A Few Good Men Live!") serve as executive producers of "Hairspray Live!" Harvey Fierstein will also provide a new teleplay and Tony winner Jerry Mitchell ("Kinky Boots," "On Your Feet") will serve as choreographer for the live production with music and lyrics by Tony winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Smash," the upcoming feature "Mary Poppins Returns" and the Broadway-bound "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory").
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