WATCH GUIDE: What time is Hairspray Live! tonight?

NBC's live musical starts at 8 p.m. EST on Local 4

DETROIT – "Hairspray Live!" takes over NBC tonight with the star-packed live musical based on John Waters' iconic film. 

Watch the live musical on WDIV Local 4 starting at 8 p.m. It's scheduled to run until 11 p.m. Want to stream the performance? Check out the rundown from Heavy.com. (Note: It's not easy to stream, but it's possible through Sling.com and NBC.com)

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Weather

The show will run on an outdoor set, which had producers thinking about contingency plans in the event of rain. Good news, though. Local 4Caster Paul Gross checked on the LA weather and, well, it's typical LA weather with partly cloudy skies and temps around 60 degrees when the show starts and falling into the 50s throughout the evening. 

Story

Set in 1962, Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teen with really big dreams, becomes an overnight sensation after appearing on a segregated Baltimore TV dance show. With her newfound popularity, she twists and shakes her hometown, teaching them a thing or two about racial equality – and, of course, the power of big hair. 

Cast

The show, based on a Tony-Award-winning version of "Hairspray" is stacked with star power, including: 

  • Harvey Fierstein
  • Derek Hough
  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Martin Short
  • Kristin Chenoweth
  • Billy Eichner
  • Ariana Grande
  • Sean Hayes
  • Ephraigm Sykes
  • Kenny Leon (director of The Wiz Live!)
  • Hairspray's original Broadway choreographer Jerry Mitchell

Plus, Maddie Baillio, winner of NBC's nationwide search to cast Tracy Turnblad. Full cast here.

Live Commercials 

Along with the live show, NBC is planning a handful of live commercials during the performance. Toyota, Reddi whip and Oreos will all have live numbers during breaks. NBC is also planning a backstage FB Live throughout the performance, and you can follow social chatter at: www.clickondetroit.com/Hairspray

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