Martin Short & Derek Hough Join Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! — Page 2

Very into this casting! I can't wait to see who Penny and Amber are.

Short is a terrific choice, and while I know next to nothing about Hough, Corny is not very important to the show, so even if he's dreadful it doesn't matter all that much.

As for Velma, I really hope they can get Krakowski, though I suppose she might be too busy with Season 3 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Baranksi is fabulous, but I don't think she's right for Velma. She's not the right age and I don't think she could sing it as full out as Velma's songs demand.

LOVE the Martin Short casting. Fine with the Derek Hough casting

VintageSnarker said: "I'm actually more interested to hear that NBC is giving Martin Short and Maya Rudolph a variety show. What are doing, Bob Greenblatt?"

Apparently they watched SNL 40 and thought their little bit together screamed future. I thought it screamed forced chemistry.

I really like Martin Short and think it's great casting too.

DH? Great dancer, good singer, but still not a fan. Can't quite put my finger on why though.

Was stoked about Singing in the Rain until I heard the casting. That's one of few instances where if I showed up at the theater and found out his understudy was going on I'd be perfectly fine with it.

darreyl102 said: "I can't wait for a Velma announcement! I want someone who can belt the hell outta 'Velma's Revenge'!



I wonder how idina Menzel would do as Velma she could belt them songs out

Speaking of Maya Rudolph, she'd be a great Velma. Of course, color-blind casting is inappropriate for Hairspray, but I can't help but think show fun she'd be. One can dream.

I wanted Matthew Morrison as Corny but Derek Hough is a great choice! I can't wait to see him as Corny. Martin Short is also very exciting news! I'm still hoping for Jane Krakowski as Velma and Anna Kendrick as Penny. I know Kendrick is a long shot but I'd still love her in the role!

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "How about Ana Gasteyer for "Velma"?

No, she seems more like a Prudy to me.



It was actually a joke.

Kad said: "Hough is fine casting. Corny is really a fairly small role."

I'm curious how they'll cast the ensemble/Council Members especially if they will make Hough look a little older or about the same age. A little depends on the Tracy, also, since the Council are supposed to be her classmates. Didn't seem to be a problem for James Marsden in the film either, just by look; not sure how old everyone really was in comparison.

I was actually thinking someone like Billy Crystal for Wilbur, but Martin short should be pretty fantastic. Derek Hough will be fine. He looks good, he can sing and dance. But me also the Jane Krakowski band wagon, think she would be terrific. Also, this may kind of be out of left field, but I could also see Vera Farmiga as Velma. She's a tremondous actress, and for those who saw the episode where she sang "Maybe this time" girl has some pipes. I know that they are getting an unknown for Tracy, but I say get unknowns for all the kid roles, pull either from theater or maybe some secondary characters on Nick shows.

I am so relieved they cast Derek as Corny and not as Link at his age!