Baillio more than holds her own among a cast of A-listers, belting out solos with confidence that belie her inexperience on a big stage. This is an impressive, jubilant production of a story that's rich in messages about diversity, inclusion, and loving yourself. Also expect some language ("damn," "ass," and "hell") and incorporated advertising for sponsors. Frequent sexual innuendo likely will go over young kids' heads, but tweens and definitely teens will pick up on allusions to concepts such as sleeping your way to success (a woman mentions screwing the judges to win a pageant, for instance), teen pregnancy, and going "all the way," as well as some physical contact among teens. Plus-size Tracy Turnblad also is the subject of quips from judgmental teens and adults, but it plays to her favor because of her ability to turn a blind eye to such unwarranted criticism and only see the best in herself and in her friends on both sides of the color divide. As such, there is a fair amount of stereotyping for most of the story and a wonderful message of inclusion by the end. The story is set in early 1960s Baltimore, with racial segregation the law of the land until a valiant group of teens stands up against the status quo. The Shows Must Go On!, which recently has streamed several free full-length recordings of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals and tributes, is offering the online shows for free while encouraging people to donate to various arts charities helping during the coronavirus pandemic.Parents need to know that Hairspray Live! is a star-studded TV production of the popular Broadway show Hairspray. To donate to The Actors Fund COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance program, visit. Several former "Hairspray" stars recently took part in a virtual reunion to give a jubilant performance of "You Can't Stop the Beat" to raise money for The Actors Fund. Chenoweth said on social media that the televised musical was some of the most fun she ever had. The all-star cast includes Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Ariana Grande, Derek Hough, Jennifer Hudson and Martin Short. The three-hour live event was directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon and features choreography from Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. "Hairspray Live!" tells the inspiring story of Tracy Turnblad (newcomer Maddie Baillio), a plump teen in 1962 Baltimore who wins a spot on a local TV dance program and ignites a campaign to integrate the show. The YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On! is streaming this weekend NBC's star-studded 2016 production of "Hairspray Live!"
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