Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Video: Watch HAIRSPRAY Star Nikki Blonsky in Peacock's BOSCO Trailer
The Peacock Original film follows Quawntay “Bosco” Adams (Aubrey Joseph) as he miraculously escapes from a maximum-security prison to be at his first child’s birth. The film features a strong cast, including Nikki Blonsky as “Tammy,” Tyrese Gibson as “Tootie,” Vivica A. Fox as “Willa,” Theo Rossi as “Ramos,” and more. Watch the video!
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Bass Concert Hall
HAIRSPRAY is a chipper, wildly energetic show, and if you can leave your inner skeptic at the door, you might see a glimmer of hope. If not that, then you’ll certainly have basked in some joy for a couple of hours.
Previews: HAIRSPRAY at The Playhouse
When it opened on Broadway in 2002, HAIRSPRAY won an extraordinary eight Tony awards. Its popularity has never waned and the tour will visit The Playhouse on December 1-4.
RAINBOW REWATCH Podcast By Authentic Podcast Network To Premiere in March
From top podcast network 'Authentic', Actor/singer Daniel Kushner & TikTok star Leliana McDermott will be releasing 'Rainbow Rewatch' @rainbowrewatch (TikTik handle) on March 2nd. The new podcast is surrounded by the hosts' analyzations of nostalgic movies and tv shows through a queer lens.
BWW Feature: The Singing Actor Versus The Acting Singer
Hollywood has always had a love affair with musicals. Whether it be Golden Age classics, ambitious Broadway adaptations, or animated adventures, American audiences flock to theaters to see a film that features some toe-tappin’ tunes.
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'You Can't Stop the Beat' From HAIRSPRAY!
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, You Can't Stop the Beat from Hairspray!