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Jeffrey Karasarides said: "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



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I read that but it still seems like she's kind of the forgotten one of the Tracy's.

I've only listened to Mama so far, but WOW has Dove really surprised me! She's a terrific belter. Also Ariana is so perfect for this role. I just started Bells and I'm so glad they included the Penny dialogue at the beginning!

darreyl102, it's on Spotify now!

How is Kristin's 'Revenge' - I gotta know. LOL

I like Kristen. I'm not a big fan of Ariana's performance on this recording however.

Updated On: 12/2/16 at 12:23 AM

This soundtrack is way better then the movie and broadway versions Harvey has never sounded better, Derek shocked me in nicest kids in town and ladies choice sounds better then in the movie I love it. Maddie is beyond perfect for Tracy she kills every song she sings. Jennifer made big blonde and beautiful and I know where I've been her own and no one else can play motormouth other then her. my god ephraim is by far the best seaweed. Ariana surprised me and I love it as does dove and Kristin made Velma more like a pissed off beauty queen and it's amazing. Martin short as Wilbur with the little bark in big blonde and beautiful is funny and can sing. Little ms shahadi has vocals for days she needs to be in the upcoming "live action" lion king movie

Oh and I have to say the best part of You Can Stop The Beat is Jennifer Hudson...everyone else was very much "meh"...

Ariana actually has a suprising light voice that gets overpowered here. She's just too subtle.

I must say that while this recording is nice and all, the previous recordings surpass this one by a long shot. Maddie sounds lovely, especially her "I can hear the bells" but I can't say that she's my favorite Tracy.

This recording also sounds incredibly sanitized and somewhat overproduced. It ends up having a pretty cold feeling. All of the performances feel a little low energy to me as well.

I enjoyed it, but I'll stick with the fantastic OBC.

Jennifer Hudson is easily the best thing about this album. Still need to listen to some of the Tracks but I have no real complaints. I found Kristin's 'Crabs' great, but her 'Revenge' very underwhelming- I was expecting alot more belting

I mean, Her transformation in 'Without Love'- SMH

I prefer the movie soundtrack to the OBC but this new recording has some good stuff, J-Hud being the pinnacle. Someone write her a Broadway musical stat.

Just finished! The songs are wonderfully done and the orchestra is great! But, dammit, still no overture! And why does Penny still sing the dancing part in Mama? Dancing isn't in her storyline like boys are.

Maddie Bascillo is perfect as Tracy! Very strong and fun. She sounded so nasally at the top of GMB, but she quickly caught up.

Harvey Firestein still has it 13 years later! It'll be such a treat. Martin Short is the perfect partner for him.

What can I say as Kristin Chenoweth as Velma?! It's Kristin Chenoweth as Velma. It's as amazing as it sounds. Dove Cameron is great and Disney Channel doesn't do her justice. But, I wish she sounded a little bit older.

Derek Hough is a Dream as Corny Collins.

Garrett Clayton is much much better in this than the Thanksgiving Parade. Great choice for Link!

Ephiram Sykes isn't nearly strong as Elijah Kelly, but still a good choice for Seaweed. Shahadi Wright Joseph is adorable.

Jennifer Hudson sounds excellent as Mama Maybelle. She does still sound too young in Big, Blonde, and Beautiful. But, damn! She took me to church in I Know Where I've Been. That belt!

But, damn Ariana Grande is a disappontment. Her pop star career defientely has taken over her musical theatre career. A part of me likes that her voice is light, but that's not what Penny is. She's dorky and loud. And Penny isn't that. Ariana is trying to be more like herself than the character. Her "I am a Checkerboard Chick" is so boring. Hope her acting is at least great in the show.

Updated On: 12/2/16 at 08:28 AM

I have enjoyed what I've heard so far, but I agree there is a little bit more energy in the OBC but I would prefer this over the film soundtrack. I'm sure they will have more energy during the actual live broadcast and when I pick up the DVD I might just Try to record the audio from those.