The Marc Shaiman-Scott Wittman musical, which received a total of eight 2003 Tonys including Best Musical, also stars newcomer Leanne Jones as Tracy Turnblad, and Mel Smith as her father Wilbur. Hairspray is set to open in the West End on Oct. 30.
Here's a look at the musical's leading family in costume.
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| Michael Ball | Mel Smith |
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| Michael Ball, Leanne Jones and Mel Smith |
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| Mel Smith, Leanne Jones and Michael Ball |
The Tony winner married her All Rise co-star J. Alex Brinson April 22, and her Merrily We Roll Along costars were there to help.
The new Broadway show promises an immersive Kit Kat Club, which meant turning the proscenium into an in-the-round space.
The new single marks Williams' return to pop music after 15 years.
The two-time Tony winner explores arts education at four Los Angeles organizations in the new special.
The Broadway revival starring Steve Carell and William Jackson Harper opened April 24. Laurence Fishburne and Edie Falco were among those in attendance.
The awards will be presented in May at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.
Written by The Morning Show's Jeff Augustin, the Virginia production also features music by The Bengsons.
Playbill’s complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.
Keep track of the shows booked into each Broadway theatre.
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