Hairspray Is Still a Hit; Popular Musical Comedy Will Take You Back in Time to the 1960s
The success of High School Musical spawned two sequels, solidifying Efron's status as a teen idol. Efron continued to showcase his versatility by taking on diverse roles in films such as Hairspray, The Lucky One, and Me and Orson Welles. Despite his early success, Efron faced perso...
In 2007, the former child star made a comeback, debuting on Broadway as Wilbur Turnblad in the Tony Award-winning musical "Hairspray." 1961: Jay North Bettmann // Getty Images 1961: Jay North Jay North played cartoon character Dennis the Menace in the eponymous live-action television series...
, a production that managed to be both theatrical and cinematic. And on December 7, Leon will attempt to do it again: his next TV musical production is Hairspray Live!, a “hybrid of an idea” that Leon calls one of the scariest and most exciting things he’s ever done. ...
- Notable works: "Hairspray," "Zoolander," "Seinfeld," "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" Jerry Stiller and his wife Anne Meara comprised the hit comedy team Stiller & Meara in the 1960s. The pair was so popular that they appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" 36 times. Stiller would...
Emilia Pérez (2024) is a brilliantly unique film that uses musical numbers to tell the riveting story of a transgender Mexican crime lord, her transition from male to female, and her difficult separation from her family. Jacques Audiard, most known for A Prophet (2009) and Rust and Bone ...
Hairspray (Musical Remake), 2007 The Hangover Part II, 2011 The Hangover Part III, 2013 Happy Feet, 2006 Happy Feet Two, 2011 He’s Just Not That Into You, 2009 High Society, 1956 Hotel Rwanda, 2004 (HBO) House Party, 1990 House Party 2, 1991 ...
In 2007, the former child star made a comeback, debuting on Broadway as Wilbur Turnblad in the Tony Award-winning musical "Hairspray." 1961: Jay North Bettmann // Getty Images 1961: Jay North Jay North played cartoon character Dennis the Menace in the eponymous live-action television series...
his life in another direction after the series ended, attending high school and college and eventually running a catering company and dabbling in real estate. In 2007, the former child star made a comeback, debuting on Broadway as Wilbur Turnblad in the Tony Award-winning musical "Hairspray....
In 2007, the former child star made a comeback, debuting on Broadway as Wilbur Turnblad in the Tony Award-winning musical "Hairspray." 1961: Jay North Bettmann // Getty Images 1961: Jay North Jay North played cartoon character Dennis the Menace in the eponymous live-action television series...