HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...- Page 36
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/07
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#875
Posted: 12/1/16 at 12:27pm
Actually, they plan *was* to use the split screen and film it like "Telephone Hour", which would have worked since the film already pays homage to various other movie-musicals.
The reason it was cut was because Shankman felt it "connected" Tracy and Amber in a way that a hero and villain probably shouldn't be.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#876
Posted: 12/1/16 at 12:57pm
the fact that you could have something in common with your nemesis is a little shocking I guess
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#877
Posted: 12/1/16 at 2:52pm
I agree that Garrett Clayton as Link is all wrong. He does nothing for me. When I think of Link Larkin, power bottom does NOT come to mind. The part has been cast lately with the fayest little twinks.
Michael St. Gerard was the hottest Link - - - 
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#878
Posted: 12/1/16 at 3:09pm
Oh, Michael St. Gerard. From playing Link in the original 1988 film HAIRSPRAY to playing Elvis Presley a few times to obscurity. Now at age 55, he's a pastor in Harlem.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#879
Posted: 12/1/16 at 3:17pm
I'm actually really disappointed that Doll's House isn't included on the soundtrack. I could see it becoming the definitive recording of Hairspray, but I have a big problem with such a big number getting cut.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#880
Posted: 12/1/16 at 3:19pm
I'm getting so pumped for this! Maybe I'll host a viewing party. Lol. It's such a feel-good show that manages to find bundles of hope amid some serious issues.
Although, I still never got around to watching Grease Live...should probably get on that too...
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#881
Posted: 12/1/16 at 4:30pm
So did something happen with Nikki Blonsky? It seems like there's a shutout of her involvement with Hairspray. Interviews with Marissa Jaret Winokur, she doesn't even mention Nikki.
It just seems interesting she isn't invited to make a cameo in the LIVE version. Or maybe it's not interesting at all and I'm reading into it. 
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#882
Posted: 12/1/16 at 4:40pm
has this thread set a record for most uses of the term "power bottom"? i feel like it has
i'm finishing listening to the soundtrack now and it's been terrific. Jennifer Hudson is welcome to sing whatever, whenever and wherever she likes in my opinion.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#883
Posted: 12/1/16 at 5:09pm
Where is the soundtrack available?
Updated On: 12/1/16 at 05:09 PM
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#884
Posted: 12/1/16 at 5:34pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Oh, Michael St. Gerard. From playing Link in the original 1988 film HAIRSPRAY to playing Elvis Presley a few times to obscurity. Now at age 55, he's a pastor in Harlem.
He is still the hottest Link Larkin out of all the Link Larkin's to date, and what's so wrong with being a pastor or even playing Elvis. You say it like he has something to be ashamed of. At least he didn't play a power bottom! LMAO!!!
Updated On: 12/1/16 at 05:34 PM
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#885
Posted: 12/1/16 at 5:47pm
gypsy101 said: "has this thread set a record for most uses of the term "power bottom"? i feel like it has
i'm finishing listening to the soundtrack now and it's been terrific. Jennifer Hudson is welcome to sing whatever, whenever and wherever she likes in my opinion.
"
It's out already?!
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#886
Posted: 12/1/16 at 6:28pm
Cutting it a little close, but if anyone in the LA area wants tickets to be in the studio audience....
http://on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Hairspray_Live/201612071400#
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#887
Posted: 12/1/16 at 6:29pm
Is the soundtrack available early?!?!?!?!?
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#888
Posted: 12/1/16 at 6:29pm
CarlosAlberto said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "He is still the hottest Link Larkin out of all the Link Larkin's to date, and what's so wrong with being a pastor or even playing Elvis. You say it like he has something to be ashamed of. At least he didn't play a power bottom! LMAO!!! "
You say power bottom as if that's something to be ashamed of. Take a shower, Carlos.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#889
Posted: 12/1/16 at 6:57pm
oh you guys can listen to it early if you use a browser proxy to change your country and then use spotify (i used australia), make sure you change the account settings on spotify to the desired country.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#890
Posted: 12/1/16 at 7:02pm
I'm not savvy enough for that! I'll just have to wait until tomorrow :)
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#891
Posted: 12/1/16 at 7:15pm
Have they announced anything on how to participate in being in the live studio audience yet? Been contacting so many people at NBC and doing a lot of research, but nothing shows up.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#892
Posted: 12/1/16 at 7:55pm
Soundtrack sounds GREAT! Everyone is perfectly cast
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#893
Posted: 12/1/16 at 10:16pm
And what about Big blonde and beautiful? Have they changed the lyrics? Or is something like the movie?
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#894
Posted: 12/1/16 at 10:53pm
some lyrics are different towards the end of BB&B but most of the lyrics sung by Motormouth are the same.
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#895
Posted: 12/1/16 at 10:57pm
It s on itunes!! May i say i hate ariana grande??? Why can t she sing properly? She sounds so pop!! The rest is incredible!!
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#896
Posted: 12/1/16 at 11:30pm
Ariana sounds perfectly fine. Her voice shines during "Without Love".
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#897
Posted: 12/1/16 at 11:45pm
Observation said: "So did something happen with Nikki Blonsky? It seems like there's a shutout of her involvement with Hairspray. Interviews with Marissa Jaret Winokur, she doesn't even mention Nikki.
It just seems interesting she isn't invited to make a cameo in the LIVE version. Or maybe it's not interesting at all and I'm reading into it."
Here's a recent interview Nikki Blonsky did with BroadwayWorld...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interview-Special-Tracy-Trifecta-Series-Nikki-Blonsky-Shares-Fond-HAIRSPRAY-Memories-20161120
Broadway Star Joined: 3/21/07
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#898
Posted: 12/1/16 at 11:48pm
She sounds fine, but she's done nothing to her voice to fit the character, and that's my issue with her. Penny Pingleton should not sound like Ariana Grande until the big belty parts in Without Love. I can barely tell her voice apart from Dove Cameron's in "Mama I'm a Big Girl Now." I'm still holding out hope that there will be a little more spark during the broadcast. Overall though, I enjoy this soundtrack recording quite a bit. Awesome to have a new professional recording. However, nothing will ever top the energy of the OBC recording!
HAIRSPRAY is next NBC Musical...#899
Posted: 12/1/16 at 11:48pm
Someone tell me how Kristin's "Velma's Revenge' is!! I am dying. Do you just have to wait till midnight for Spotify to release it?
Videos
