Hairspray Live! is a television special that aired on NBC in 2016. The show is a live musical adaptation of the 2002 Broadway musical Hairspray, which is based on the 1988 film of the same name.
The story follows Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teenager in 1960s Baltimore who dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, a popular TV dance program. Tracy faces discrimination and prejudice because of her size, but she is determined to break down barriers and fight for equality.
The cast of Hairspray Live! includes Ariana Grande as Tracy's best friend Penny Pingleton, Jennifer Hudson as Motormouth Maybelle, and Derek Hough as Corny Collins. The show features catchy songs, energetic dance numbers, and a message of acceptance and inclusion.
Hairspray Live! received positive reviews from critics and audiences, praising the performances, production design, and overall entertainment value. The special was a ratings success for NBC and helped bring the beloved musical to a new generation of viewers.
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Hairspray Live!
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Good Morning Baltimore
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The Nicest Kids in Town
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Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
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I Can Hear the Bells
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(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs
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Ladies' Choice
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It Takes Two
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Velma's Revenge
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Welcome to the 60s
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Run & Tell That
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Big, Blonde & Beautiful
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(You're) Timeless to Me
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Good Morning Baltimore (Reprise)
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Without Love
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I Know Where I've Been
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It's Hairspray
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Cooties
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You Can't Stop the Beat
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Come So Far (Got So Far to Go)
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Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
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Marc Shaiman:
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Ladies' Choice
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Marc Shaiman:
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Velma's Revenge
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Marc Shaiman:
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Run & Tell That
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Marc Shaiman:
Performer
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Big, Blonde & Beautiful
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Marc Shaiman:
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(You're) Timeless to Me
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Marc Shaiman:
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I Know Where I've Been
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Marc Shaiman:
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It's Hairspray
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Marc Shaiman:
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You Can't Stop the Beat
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Marc Shaiman:
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