All the dancers on the "Corny Collins Show" are white. However, once a month, the show permits black teenagers to dance on the show. Motormouth Maybelle, who owns a record store, organizes and leads ...

However, there was one restriction to the heels he needed for his role in “Hairspray,” as Motormouth Maybelle, owner of a downtown record shop and host of “Negro Day” on The Corny Collins ...

"Hairspray," based on the John Waters’ cult classic film, takes place in 1962 in racially-segregated Baltimore.

BURBANK, Calif. — Ariana Grande, wearing vintage plastic eyeglasses, is being led by the hand down a fire escape to the tune of Hairspray’s Without Love, and when a 10-minute break is called ...

Hairspray’ Vs. ‘Hairspray Live ... Derek Hough / James Marsden as Corny Collins ... November 9, 2022, 5:25PM 6 of 10 motormouth-maybelle Jennifer Hudson / Queen Latifah as Motormouth Maybelle ...

Actors who played the role of Corny Collins: Andrew Scoggin,Billy Dawson [US Tour] Add a Show Listing Next on Stage: Email: Sign-up: News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Turnblad begins dancing with her detention-mate Seaweed, played by Josiah Rogers, the son of Deidre Lang’s character Motormouth Maybelle who is a record producer and host of “Negro Day.” Seaweed is ...

Three new cast members are headed into the Broadway company of Hairspray, replacing departing stars Ashley Parker Angel, Aubrey O'Day and Jenifer Lewis. Charlotte … ...

Almost every gamble pays off with New Line’s “Hairspray," a free-spirited, freewheeling romp based on the 2002 stage musical that was based on John Waters’ edgy but family-friendly 1988 comedy.