I didn’t study the soundtrack like I had with other shows, but I could bop to “You Can’t Stop the Beat” with the best of them and I’ve nearly squinted my eyes into non-existence every time I've heard a chorus sing “NEGRO DAY!” This, mixed with my history of crying over cast lists in high school means that I was front and center for Hairspray Live starring Jennifer Hudson.

This is for you.) Then, it meant everything. (John is now a close, personal friend - I'm not kidding. I didn’t understand why anyone cared, until I fell deeply in love with a member of the Broadway cast, John Hill, via Myspace. You can watch the NBC video featuring the three Tracys below.For years as a child, Hairspray meant nothing to me. 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.

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