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Theater_Nerd said: "cuz-i-can said: I really hope they get John Goodman or Louie Anderson to Play Edna, I'd really be interested then."

Those are good (if pretty obvious) choices.

Not that Fierstein isn't but I selfishly want his performance preserved.

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Lol I completely understand, I've been wanting to see John Goodman do this role for a very long time, not actually thinking he ever would. I honestly didn't know those were obvious choices, I've never seen anybody bring those two up

^ and doing it brilliantly, IMO. He's the best thing about that show.

John Goodman would be an inspired choice for Edna.

I think James Corden could do it too.

I've been told Jennifer Nettles is out as Velma, Jessie J has been approached and shown interest though.

My cast for #HairsprayLive

tracy turnblad:,a newcomer

edna turnblad: Michael ball or Kelsey grammer

Wilbur turnblad: Steve Martin

motormouth maybelle: Jennifer Hutson or roz ryan

seaweed j Stubbs: Jordan fisher

lil Inez: a newcomer

penny pingleton: Sofia Carson

link Larkin : nick Jonas

corny Collins: Neil Patrick Harris

amber von tussle: Brittany snow

Velma Von tussle: Bebe Neuwirth

male authority figure: Jim Carey

female authority figure: Ana gasteyer

http://www.people.com/people/mobile/article/0,,20979891,00.html

i really hope this is fake.

Not sure if this was mentioned on any thread here. But did anyone see Cher's tweet the other day?

"Worked on perfume yesterday,wearing it 2day.Almost perfect.Think it needs dash more Vanillia..& it's Perfect.ASKED 2 Do GREAT MUSICAL 4 TV"

I wonder if it's a new one for Fox, or might it be HAIRSPRAY?

LINK

And a step to the right------Brisbane/Australia in April is presenting a 6 show season of Hairspray with an extremely versatile and professional cast. It is to be an arena style show [as they did with Cats] and a 'chorus' of over 200 who all PAY approx.A$400.each to be in the show. Great idea and gives would-be's professional experience and the company a swag of $$$s upfront.

Continue.......SL...x

John Goodman was rumored for Broadway but passed due to his health concerns, right? Would he be too old to do it now, with his health and weight under better control?

Brick, I would pretty much die if Cher was in this or any of the live musicals. Could she really be talking about HAIRSPRAY?

Cher as Velma would be the best casting EVER.

The NBC website has the first official logo for the production. I absolutely love it!



http://www.nbc.com/hairspray-live

Updated On: 4/21/16 at 09:27 AM

Homedecor22 said: "My cast for #HairsprayLive



tracy turnblad:,a newcomer



edna turnblad: Michael ball or Kelsey grammer



Wilbur turnblad: Steve Martin



motormouth maybelle: Jennifer Hutson or roz ryan



seaweed j Stubbs: Jordan fisher



lil Inez: a newcomer



penny pingleton: Sofia Carson



link Larkin : nick Jonas



corny Collins: Neil Patrick Harris



amber von tussle: Brittany snow



Velma Von tussle: Bebe Neuwirth



male authority figure: Jim Carey



female authority figure: Ana gasteyer







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Hmmm... I think they're going to put Harvey Fierstein in for Edna. He is wildly known for this role. I definitely see Steve Martin as Wilbur. Jennifer Hudson is so young for this role. I see someone such as Patti Labelle or Darlene Love. As for Link, I would pray that they tap Aaron Tveit. Neil Patrick Harris would be an excellent Corny Collins, or maybe Jim Carrey! Ana Gasteyer would be perfect as Prudy Pingleton. Without a doubt.

In re: the artwork.

Woah, NBC, don't spend too much money on a logo.