This is the fifth year NBC is putting on a live musical around the holidays. Previous live productions consisted of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, and Grease. This year they will be putting on Hairspray and I couldn't be anymore excited!
Ever since I saw Hairspray on Broadway in 200_ it was my favorite musical and for it to be put on as a live television event is so exciting.
Here's why you should tune in on December 7th at 8/7c!
The Cast
NBC has pulled together quite the all-star cast for this production. Starting Ariana Grande, Derek Hough, Jennifer Hudson, Martin Short, Harvey Fierstein, Dove Cameron…just to name a few.
The Show
Hairspray is a show that is set in the 60s and covers topics like segregation and judging people on their weight, things that people are still going through today. For this musical to be put on during this time is extremely fitting and hopefully will open people's eyes.
It's Live
Live shows are always a gamble, you get one shot and you are done. It's always fun to watch and see how the show will be done and how it will flow. Maybe you will even catch a slip up, who knows!
Make sure to tune in tomorrow and dance along with Tracy, Link, Penny, and the whole crew!