Special Look: Maddie Baillio, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth Talk “Hairspray Live” At TCA Panel
Hairspray Live [NBC]
NBC held its Television Critics Association press tour panels Tuesday, and the upcoming “Hairspray Live!” naturally received ample attention.
Newly announced cast members Dove Cameron and Garrett Clayton were not in attendance, but Maddie Baillio, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Hudson, Derek Hough, and Harvey Fierstein were. Directors Kenny Leon and Alex Rudzinski as well as producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron also participated in Tuesday’s panel.
News stemming from the session includes confirmation that Sean Hayes and Rosie O’Donnell will participate in the live production, which airs on December 7. Hayes will play dress shop owner Mr. Pinky, while O’Donnell will appear as gym teacher Prudy Pingleton.
NBC’s official photos from the panel follow:
NBCUNIVERSAL EVENTS -- NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour, August 2, 2016 -- NBC's "Hairspray Live!" Panel -- Pictured: Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director -- (Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/NBCUniversal)more
NBCUNIVERSAL EVENTS -- NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour, August 2, 2016 -- NBC's "Hairspray Live!" Panel -- Pictured: (l-r) Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director; Maddie Bailio, Neil Meron, Executive Producer -- (Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/NBCUniversal)more
NBCUNIVERSAL EVENTS -- NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour, August 2, 2016 -- NBC's "Hairspray Live!" Panel -- Pictured: (l-r) Back Row: Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director; Neil Meron, Executive Producer; Front Row: Derek Hough, Ariana Grande, Maddie Bailio, Harvey Fierstein -- (Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/NBCUniversal)more
NBCUNIVERSAL EVENTS -- NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour, August 2, 2016 -- NBC's "Hairspray Live!" Panel -- Pictured: (l-r) Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director; Neil Meron, Executive Producer; Craig Zadan, Executive Director; Kenny Leon, Director -- (Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/NBCUniversal)more
NBCUNIVERSAL EVENTS -- NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour, August 2, 2016 -- NBC's "Hairspray Live!" cast -- Pictured: (l-r) Derek Hough, Kristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Maddie Baillio, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBCUniversal)more
NBCUNIVERSAL EVENTS -- NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour, August 2, 2016 -- NBC's "Hairspray Live!" cast -- Pictured: (l-r) Derek Hough, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Meron, Executive Producer; Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director; Craig Zadan, Executive Producer; Kenny Leon, Director; Harvey Fierstein, Ariana Grande, Maddie Baillio, Jennifer Hudson -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBCUniversal)more
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