Hairspray has more lives than a cat. I am talking about the now-several incarnations of the property, which started as an independent cult-hit film from director John Waters in 1988.

“Hairspray Live” debuted last night on NBC to mixed reviews. What’s being set in stone this morning, however, is the live musical’s TV ratings, which you can also kind of look at one of ...

There were several firsts in Hairspray Live!, NBC‘s fourth annual telecast of a Broadway musical (following The Sound Of Music, Peter Pan and last year’s The Wiz!) from exec producers Neil ...

Before you tune in to “Hairspray Live!,” check out our behind-the-scenes photos, videos and stories and prepare yourselves because, well, you know how it goes – you just can’t stop the beat.

Baillio looked relaxed as Tracy and did herself proud alongside a glittery cast. “Hairspray Live!” had one special trick up its sleeve - but this pyrotechnic was very human.

— Hairspray Live! (@HairsprayLive) December 8, 2016 8:34 A custom, just-for-this-show on-set commercial for Reddi-Whip, which “back in the day” was delivered by milkmen. Nice touch.

The men and women auditioning for a dancing spot on NBC's "Hairspray Live!" eagerly await their chance to win. Updated: 12:37 PM EDT Sep 15, 2016 Kate Amara Reporter Hairspray Live! hopefuls eager ...

NBC’s next musical will be "Hairspray Live!"The network announced an open casting call for the lead role of Tracy Turnblad.The casting call was scheduled for April 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m ...

Go behind the scenes with Baltimore's Unissa Cruse-Ferguson, who shares how she won the contest to appear as a dancer on NBC's "Hairspray Live!" and how she's taking it all in!

NBC wrapped up its latest live musical on Wednesday night with a high-energy rendition of “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” the show’s most well-known song (and the one that burns the most ...

Pop Brownies Shirtless French Farmers, Hairspray Live!, Chris Mears Debriefed, And Much More By Derek de Koff November 27, 2016 at 12:00pm · Updated on December 7, 2016 ...

It took about an hour for “ Hairspray Live!” to find its sweet spot. The energy was a little low, a line got dropped, and the production — the most complex, it appeared, that NBC has attempted in this ...