Sean Hayes, Rosie O'Donnell, and previous Tracy Turnblads Ricki Lake and Marissa Jaret Winokur also appear. The cast also stars Kristin Chenoweth (Velma Von Tussle), Jennifer Hudson (Motormouth Maybelle), Derek Hough (Corny Collins), Martin Short (Wilbur Turnblad), and Shahadi Wright Joseph as Little Inez. Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman, Songwriters.Kenny Leon and Alex Rudzinski, Directors.

We spoke with the following cast and creative talent behind this television event: Hairspray tells the story of the efforts of teen Tracy Turnblad and her friends to integrate the local dance broadcast, The Corny Collins Show, in 1962 Baltimore. On Wednesday, December 7, NBC premieres its latest live musical offering: the much-anticipated Hairspray LIve! Following on the heels of The Sound of Music Live!, Peter Pan Live!, and The Wiz Live!, this new production boasts a book by the legendary theater talent Harvey Fierstein, and songs by the creators of the original Broadway soundtrack, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Cast & Creator interviews

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