

NBC’s Hairspray Live! is the newest rendition of the Waters’ movie that continues to delight, entertain, and inform multiple generations. Hairspray was developed into a Broadway musical, followed by a 2007 movie based on the musical. Waters managed to address not just one social issue in the film, but fat-shaming, racism, and, by casting Divine in the role of Edna Turnblad, cross-dressing. Hairspray’s subplots of interracial dating and racism undoubtedly helped the film become a cult classic. The movie and musical take place in Baltimore during the ’60s, and the plot has enough to work with simply telling Tracy’s story of an overweight teenager, but it doesn’t stop there. Tracy exudes self-confidence and lands a spot on the show, where she becomes increasingly popular. Hairspray is a 1988 John Waters movie that tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, an overweight teenager who wants to dance on the Corny Collins show with her best friend, Penny Pingleton.

Amazon Music Unlimited members can stream the soundtrack for free. You can listen to the soundtrack in the video playlist below. Hairspray Live! fans shared the official soundtrack on YouTube. Early reviews are positive, and those who’ve seen the DVD say that several audio and lighting glitches from the live performance are corrected in the DVD. On December 20, Hairspray Live! was released on DVD. You can watch the NBC video featuring the three Tracys below. Ricki Lake originated the character in the film. Ricki Lake and Marissa Jaret Winokur, who both played the lead character Tracy Turnblad, had cameos as a Pinkette. Glee’s Darren Criss hosted the show and provided behind-the-scenes tours and interviews with cast members. Hairspray Live! was a success and currently has a 7.4 IMDb rating. The official DVD, meanwhile, was released on December 20. In addition to tonight’s replay, viewers can watch Hairspray Live! on demand at NBC and Yahoo View. Viewers can tune into the three-hour musical hit streaming live online, through the NBC app, and through select cable and satellite television providers. Hairspray Live! premiered on December 7, as originally reported by the Inquisitr. Check local listings for time and channel. NBC will replay their hit musical Hairspray Live! tonight beginning at 8 p.m. If you’re looking for something entertaining to watch following Christmas, you’re in luck.
