Wigging out! Derek Hough and Kristin Chenoweth lead Hairspray Live cast as new promo photos are released
It is a famous musical and was adapted into a film in 2007 - and now there is Hairspray Live coming to out TV screens this Christmas.
Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Hairspray Live! takes place in 1962 Baltimore.
The story follows teenager Tracy Turnblad living in Baltimore in the early 1960s who dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show, The Corny Collins Show.
This Christmas! Hairspray Live! is coming to out TV screens on NBC this December
Against all the odds Tracy scores a role on the show and becomes a celebrity sensation overnight.
The naive and inspiring teen meets a colorful array of characters, including the resident dreamboat, Link Larkin and mean girl, Amber.
The mom: Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle
Charmer: Derek Hough as Corny Collins the TV presenter
Tracy's mother is Edna who eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white Corny Collins Show.
Heartthrob and up and coming actor Garrett Clayton will take on the role from Zac Efron as he is set to play the male lead, Link.
Stud: Heartthrob and up and coming actor Garrett Clayton (L) will take on the role from Zac Efron as he is set to play the male lead, Link
Cute pigtails: Ariana Grande as Penny Pingleton
Female lead: Maddie Baillio as Tracy Turnblad
Mother daughter: Maddie Baillio and Harvey Fierstein take on from John Travolta and Nikki Blonsky
Also in the live production is Dove Cameron as Amber Von Tussle, Ariana Grande as Penny Pingleton and Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle.
Jennifer Hudson will play Motormouth Maybelle and Derek Hough will take on the role of TV presenter Corny Collins.
Eccentric: Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad
They did a Hairspray film in 2007 with a star studded cast including John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes and James Marsden.
Also in the production was Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron and Allison Janney.
The live production is set to air on NBC on Wednesday December 7.
Dynamic duo: Ephraim Skyes as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Shahadi Wright Joseph as Little Inez
Funky jacket: Martin Short as Wilbur
The ladies: Kristin Chenoweth and Jennifer Hudson pop out in their bright ensebles
Diva! Jennifer Hudson as Motormouth Maybelle
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