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Photos: Nina West and More Celebrate Opening Night of HAIRSPRAY on Tour in Los Angeles

It was a Hollywood who's who from music, film, television, and social media last night at the world famous Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour opening night of HAIRSPRAY starring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West.

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at The Fox Theater St. Louis

HAIRSPRAY, the hit Broadway musical opened at The Fox Theater in St. Louis Tuesday evening. HAIRSPRAY is set in 1962 in segregated Baltimore. A plump young teen, Tracy Turnblad (Niki Metcalf), tries out to become a dancer on a popular Saturday afternoon show. During her five minutes of fame, Tracy takes on segregation with her new-found celebrity. Her mother, Edna (Andrew Levitt) is a self-conscious, agoraphobic housewife and a loving parent who worries that Tracy is taking on too much for a young teen. These two roles are critical to the success of HAIRSPRAY and if not perfectly cast could turn fun campy roles into odd caricatures. In the hands of Ms. Metcalf and Mr. Levitt this production quickly hits its stride and never looks back.

BWW Interview - Special 'Tracy Trifecta' Series: Marissa Jaret Winokur Shares Fond HAIRSPRAY Memories

Today, Marissa Jaret Winokur shares her fondest memories from the show and explains why HAIRSPRAY is 'the gift that keeps on giving!'

BWW Interviews: Joy Tilley Perryman, A Life in the Theater

Joy Tilley Perryman always seems to be in motion, always busy and rushing from one theatrical venture to another and, somehow, she always has a smile on her face. But don't let that smile fool you: beneath that lovely, gentee and quintessentially Southern facade lies a mischievous soul...so keep your eyes open, there's no telling what's really going on behind that smile!

Gusty Winds To Perform At Tonights THE AFTER PARTY 2/13

Celebrate nightlife tonight Friday, February 13th with THE AFTER PARTY. The After Party is thrilled to welcome Glammy Award Winner GUSTY WINDS and The Duplex's MELISSA DRISCOL with the return of Professor RAY FELLMAN at the piano! GUSTY WINDS' television appearances include 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy,' 'Primetime Live with Diane Sawyer' and 'The Rikki Lake Show.' She also starred in a commercial for MTV's 'Jackass 2.' In addition to her titles of 2005 Miss Fire Island Entertainer of the Year and 2001 Miss Grove Hotel, Gusty is the recipient of the 2005 GLAMMY Award for Best Performance of the Year.

Special Photo Blog Exclusive #9: Marissa Jaret Winokur's 'Dancing With The Stars' Big Night!

Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'

Matt Castle & Gusty Winds at 'The After Party' Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow, January 11, 'The After Party' welcomes Matt Castle (Company) and 2005 Miss Fire Island Entertainer of the Year Gusty Winds. Doors open at 10:30PM, show begins at 11PM. 'The After Party' takes place every Friday night at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Café (407 w42nd St.). Admission is free

Jonathan Groff & Gusty Winds at 'The After Party' Tomorrow

Friday, October 19, 'The After Party' is pleased to welcome Spring Awakening's Jonathan Groff and 2005 Miss Fire Island Entertainer of the Year, Gusty Winds.

'Hairspray' Soundtrack Hits Gold; Kelley Signs Record Deal

New Line Records' soundtrack to the hit musical comedy Hairspray (now playing in theaters nationwide) was certified Gold by the RIAA after selling more than 500,000 units and continues to be ranked in the Top 10 of Billboard's Top 200 chart and at #1 on the Billboard Independent Label chart for the ninth week in a row.

'Hairspray' Soundtrack Places High on Billboard Charts

New Line Records' soundtrack to the hit musical comedy Hairspray (now playing in theaters nationwide) sold 71, 625 units this week, boosting the album to #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #1 on the Billboard Independent Label chart, #2 on the Billboard Soundtrack chart, and #2 on the Billboard Digital Album chart.

Listen To Clips From The Motion Picture HAIRSPRAY Now On BWW

New Line Records' soundtrack to the eagerly anticipated musical comedy Hairspray is now available in stores and on iTunes. Listen to tracks from the CD right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

Hairspray Soundtrack Now Available in Stores, on iTunes

New Line Records' soundtrack to the eagerly anticipated musical comedy Hairspray is now available in stores and on iTunes.

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