A must see for musical lovers-or anyone who just likes to have a good time. I caught myself smiling like a buffoon more than once. The only thing I wished had been included was the song 'Mama I'm a Big Girl Now.' While it would have been a great addition, other big song and dance numbers carried the film along just fine. The candy colored costumes and thrilling choreography were so enjoyable, and even the more serious parts of the film (though there are very few!) were touching and sincere. Queen Latifah was 'big, black, and beautiful.' Michelle Pfeiffer-perfectly obnoxious.the list goes on. Christopher Walken was charming and hilarious. Nikki Blonsky premiered beautifully as the spunky and voluptuous Tracy Turnblad. When against all odds Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters. Plump teenager Tracy Turnblads dream is to dance on 'The Corny Collins Show,' a local TV program. It could be that I am just dizzied by the dashing good looks of Zac Efron, but the magic that was produced on stage by the original Hairspray cast has transfered flawlessly to the big screen. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, 'Hairspray Live' takes place in 1962 Baltimore. As the events feature famous actors, actresses and singers they are drawing audiences who otherwise might remain in the dark regarding the arts, the shows are a great introduction to theater.I just saw Hairspray the movie at the 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle-the same theater where Hairspray the musical premiered five years ago. NBC live productions have become a great introduction to theater and the arts for those who have never attended a live show.

There are many people who will never see a Broadway production in person or have never seen their community’s musical theater productions. It’s unknown how long NBC will continue with the live musical events, but many hope they will make this a long-standing tradition. Eric Liston - Eric Liston is a freelance writer and tech enthusiast based in Ohio, specializing in internet security, cord-cutting, and more. The network announced earlier this year that Jennifer Lopez will star in the live production of Bye Bye Birdie Live! coming in December 2017. How to Watch CNN Live on Roku Your Top 6 Options.

NBC’s new live musical tradition has become a huge hit.

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