Blonsky's starring role as Tracy in Hairspray marked her first-ever movie. Since then, she's appeared in both TV and film, including Queen Sized, Ugly Betty, Waiting for Forever, Smash, Huge, ...

The history of Broadway musicals on film is often unhappy. (John Huston’s “Annie,” anyone?) Even when the creative teams responsible have been involved in their adaptation — the Rodgers and ...

Hairspray. I have no idea what the movie is about but I’ve already lost interest. Yes, yes….it is possible that I’m simply anti-Travolta (though it would have nothing to do with the fact that he is a ...

2008 Olivier Awards Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical Tracie Bennett 2008 Olivier Awards Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical Elinor ...

“Hairspray Live!” may be set in 1962, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, but the TV musical’s producers and stars stress it’s just as relevant today. What promises to be NBC’s most exuberant ...