Harvey Fierstein, Jennifer Hudson Star in HAIRSPRAY LIVE! — Page 4

At this point, I don't know who I'll love more than the other in the role of Velma - Chenoweth, Mullay, or Krakowski. I feel since it's a TV audience, Krakowski has a better shot than other 2 but oh well.

I'm still rooting for Cher to be Prudy Pingleton, though the whole age thing probably throws things off.

Also, with some makeup - it's not at all difficult to make Hudson appear older. She has very recently changed her style (under 2 years) when she has been going for a fresh crisp young look. Before that, she was always a little bit of a mess when it came to style. I think she'll do the role a great justice. Plus, the "I Know When I'm Going" will resonate so much with the audience, she's actually had real struggles in her life and she'll pour her heart out in this performance. And hopefully she will finally get that Emmy! #EGOT

I would be happy with either Krakowski or Chenoweth as Velma

I just REALLY want them to keep 'Velma's Revenge'- as it's my favorite song in the first Act and really gives Velma a chance to really belt it out. Really hated the Vegas/Hollywood Bowl version of character as the role came off much smaller than the original and she wasen't really established much as a villain or given much of a backstory. Missed having the song in the film as well.

-Also hope they include the Von Tussles in 'You Can't Stop The Beat'

Updated On: 5/2/16 at 05:53 AM

JM226 said: "Elijah Kelley makes the most sense for Seaweed and will probably be the one cast but they could also surprise us all and go another direction with some R&B/Pop star like Jason Derulo... 

I wonder what the producers are thinking re: repeating any of the film's cast. I think JM is more on the mark with the casting of a R&B star.

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I'd love to see them bring Ne-Yo back for Seaweed, I thought he was fantastic in the Wiz.

I am seriously wondering if Corbin Bleu would reprise the role of Seaweed.  Or if they'll try to nab Jordan Fischer who played Doody in GREASE LIVE.

JM226 said: "Ne-Yo is waayyyy toooo oollldddd. he's 36. you think he can actually play a high school aged student??!?!!"

I would've never guessed he's the same age as Hudson, I think he came across as pretty young in The Wiz.

I'm hungry for a Philly Cheesesteak..fully loaded. Go figure...

https://twitter.com/nbc/status/739934869816410112

 

Looks like we'll be getting some new casting news tomorrow on the Today show!

Congrats to newcomer, Maddie Baillio!

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/185084/welcome-to-the-60s-maddie-baillio-newcomer-cast-as-tracy-turnblad-in-nbcs-hairspray-live/