Hairspray Live!(2016)
You can't stop the beat!
Hairspray Live! Synopsis
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
Hairspray Live! (2016) is a romance, comedy, drama, tv movie and music film directed by Alex Rudzinski, released on December 7, 2016 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Maddie Baillio, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth and Ariana Grande. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 167 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Rudzinski
- Writers:
- Thomas Meehan, Mark O'Donnell, Scott Wittman
- Producers:
- Robert Norris Catto, Kenny Leon
- Production:
- NBC Productions, Universal Television, Storyline Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Television, New Line Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Hairspray Live! (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hairspray Live! before you stream it.
Hairspray Live! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maddie Baillio
as Tracy Turnblad
Dove Cameron
as Amber Von Tussle
Kristin Chenoweth
as Velma Von Tussle
Ariana Grande
as Penny Pingleton
Garrett Clayton
as Link Larkin
Harvey Fierstein
as Edna Turnblad
Derek Hough
as Corny Collins
Jennifer Hudson
as Motormouth Maybelle
Martin Short
as Wilbur Turnblad
Ephraim Sykes
as Seaweed J. Stubbs
Paul Vogt
as Mr. Harriman F. Spritzer
Shahadi Wright Joseph
as Little Inez
Key crew
Directed by Alex Rudzinski, written by Thomas Meehan, Mark O'Donnell and Scott Wittman, produced by Robert Norris Catto and Kenny Leon.
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Hairspray Live! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 167 ratings.
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Hairspray Live! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hairspray Live! online?
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Hairspray Live! (2016) is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hairspray Live!?
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The main cast of Hairspray Live! (2016) includes Maddie Baillio, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande and Garrett Clayton. The film was directed by Alex Rudzinski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hairspray Live! released?
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Hairspray Live! was released on December 7, 2016 and runs for 2h.
Is Hairspray Live! worth watching?
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Hairspray Live! (2016) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 167 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hairspray Live!?
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Yes. The official Hairspray Live! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.