NBC definitely topped its last few live productions with "Hairspray Live." As a huge Hairspray fan, I had high expectations but NBC definitely surpassed them. Yes, there were some technical difficulties but it made the show more real, you were reminded that this was all live and that's a hard feat to pull off. I commend the cast and crew for such a great job and hope NBC brings more musical theatre to TV. I've watched the full show twice now and here were my thoughts, on what lived up to the hype and what fell short.
Good Morning Baltimore
1. Ahh music starting! I'm already tapping my toes!
2. There's the bottle of Ultra Clutch! Here we go!
3. "OH OH OH WOKE UP TODAY!"
4. Is she doing this standing up??
5. Yes she is, and that transition was smooth.
6. OMG Maddie Baillio is adorable in this part.
7. The flasher...the bum... she is way too happy about this.
8. That taxi driver is literally me while driving.
9. Did she forget her line? Oh no, mic glitch. that's okay, you go girl!
Nicest Kids In Town
10. AHHH THE CORNY COLLINS SHOW!
11. Dove Cameron and Garrett Clayton as Amber and Link? Not sure how I feel about this Disney Channel takeover.
12. Also they're like my age which makes me feel so bad about my life.
13. NA NA NA NA NA NA-NA-NA-NA please excuse me while I belt this so off key.
14. Ariana Grande... hmmm... is it bad I have low expectations for her role?
15. "Mikey, Vicki, Becky, Bix, Jessie, Darla, Paulie, Noreen, Doreen" ... no I didn't memorize the names...
16. Sorry Garrett, Zac Efron is waaaaay cuter.
Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now
17. Dove Cameron is actually doing pretty well, don't you just love to hate Amber?
18. Her voice is actually stealing the show right now.
19. Ariana Grande on the other hand doesn't have a big enough voice for Penny.
20. OK what is in those hairspray bottles?
21. And how is the cast not choking on it??
22. Darren Criss what are you doing here?
I Can Hear The Bells
23. It's like Glinda time traveled to the 60's to torture Tracy as Mrs. Von Tussle.
24. "Excuse me little darling, hope I didn't dent your 'do" one of my favorite lines!
25. Also shout out to Garrett for holding that position #mannequinchallenge
26. WAIT NO WHY IS THIS INNOCENT DISNEY ACTOR TOUCHING TRACY LIKE THAT!?
27. Ariana I saw that trip, but nice save girl.
28. Maddie Baillio is just doing amazing.
Miss Baltimore Crabs
29. Chenoweth is KILLING at Mrs. Von Tussle though.
30. Okay definitely favorite character so far.
Ladies' Choice
31. Loving this choreography!
32. Derek Hough, if you dance like that, you're this lady's choice for sure!
33. "It's a dance...with dancing!" Ok now I know why Ariana is doing pretty well, they rewrote her character to basically be Kat from Victorious...
It Takes Two
34. Are you just gonna hold that guitar like you're pretending to know how to play it?
35. Valiant effort Garrett, Efron's shoes are just too big to fill.
36. Did she just kiss him?? That's not supposed to happen yet!!
37. Can't blame her though, I'd do it too.
Welcome To The 60's
38. Harvey Fierstein riding a weiner cart...now I've seen it all.
39. OMG the original Broadway Tracys, this is adorable.
40. And this Tracy is doing PHENOMENAL.
41. Harvey rockin' that dress.
42. Ahh amazing song, amazing job!
Run And Tell That
43. These gym uniforms have me GEEKING.
44. I don't think that is how dodgeball is played.
45. Is this like some West Side Story reenactment?
46. Who is this Inez girl? Because she is A-FREAKING-MAZING!
47. Okay she's 11, that's insane.
48. Now I feel even worse about myself.
49. Ariana looks so uncomfortable with Seaweed.
50. All in favor of a spin off show staring the Motormouth family? 'Cause I could listen to them sing all day.
51. Harvey is cracking me up as Edna.
52. "I'm not throwing away my shot" DID THEY JUST MAKE A HAMILTON REFERENCE??
You're Timeless To Me
53. "You're like a stinky old cheese babe." Wow, such a compliment.
54. "You're like a broken down Chevy." Yes, I too like to be told I'm old and gross by men.
55. Despite these lyrics, this song is actually quite endearing.
Without Love
56. This song is cliche but also adorable.
57. I want Zac back. Sorry Garrett.
58. DID SHE REALLY JUST BREAK THE BARS?
59. Yes she did. Okay now it's just cliche.
60. But that won't stop be from belting it at the top of my lungs.
I Know Where I've Been
61. "Only a fool would turn their back on the gift of love." PREACH IT GIRL!
62. "You better brace yourselves for a whole lot of ugly coming at you from a never-ending parade of stupid." I feel like this describes college too.
63. HOLY S&*#! JENNIFER HUDSON JUST SLAUGHTERED THAT SONG!
It's Hairspray
64. Not sure how I feel about these hairspray can costumes.
65. Seriously though, what is actually in those cans?
66. And how is the whole cast not high off of it by now?
67. Nevermind, Kristen Chenoweth's face just proved that they are.
Cooties
68. Dove Cameron is really doing well, she is the perfect mean girl.
69. I don't think that light up scoreboard would've existed in the 60's. Just saying.
70. NBC was doing a pretty good job with the time period up until now. So close.
You Can't Stop The Beat
71. "YOU CAN'T STOP AN AVALANCHE AS IT RACES DOWN THE HILL"
72. I think everyone within a 5 mile radius hates me and my singing right now.
73. If I haven't already said it, Maddie Baillio is just awesome.
74. Well it deserves to be mentioned again.
75. Forget everything I said about Ariana, she is rocking that dress like it's going out of style.
76. WAIT was that it? Where's Edna's part? Where's Motomouth's part?
77. Okay okay, quit your blabbing I want more singing and dancing.
78. HERE WE GO thank you!
79. Go Edna and Motormouth! Rock this song like you're rocking those outfits.
80. "Come on, you Von Tussles, go on, shake your fanny muscles!" Give whoever wrote that line a Grammy right now!
81. Yayyy great ending!! Loved this show :)
What are your thoughts on "Hairspray Live"?
