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updated: Thu Jul 17, 2008 06:41 am

Hairspray News

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Thursday Jul 17 | MTV

Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day Tones Down Sexy Image For 'Hairspray'

She's sold millions of records as part of pop group Danity Kane, and she's toured the world, playing for screaming fans.

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Tue Jul 15, 2008

Dallas Observer

Weekend Roundup: Soul Asylum, Summer Jam, Peter Murphy, Disney Channel Tween Idols

Whenever my parents would ground/spank/ridicule me, I'd run off to my room, jack up the volume and put "Runaway Train" on repeat.

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Sun Jul 13, 2008

Variety

Baltimore resonates in TV, film

On the second-season premiere of TNT's "Saving Grace," the guardian angel is unavailable to his human charge, played by Holly Hunter, because he's been "spending a lot of time in Baltimore." Even among those ...

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content

Roth and Luftig To Produce Kinky Boots on Broadway?

Reuters is reporting that the popular British comedy feature "Kinky Boots" could be Broadway Bound.

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

Thisisderbyshire.co.uk

See Hairspray free on Big Screen

Be the first reader to comment on this story. HAIRSPRAY, the feel-good family movie can be seen on Derby's Big Screen, in the Market Place, this weekend as part of Big Dance 2008.

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

San Jose Mercury News

Pizarro: Outdoor movies and music in valley - what's not to like?

I made it to just two outdoor movies in downtown San Jose last summer, and I really want to do better this year.

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

Inside Bay Area

Art that uplifts

Gas prices. Disasters. War. Nasty politics. Denise Richards. Yes, the headlines are awfully grim these days.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

Seattle Times

"Zanna, Don't": A catchy send-up of teen romance

By Tim Acito, presented by Contemporary Classics, Saturday and Sunday, Seattle Repertory Theatre's Poncho Forum, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $20 . "Zanna, Don't" is a joyful romp that will be especially ...

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

National Ledger

Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day to Debut on Broadway

The bright lights of Broadway are about to be even brighter, as paparazzi favorite Aubrey O'Day of the pop group Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut in Hairspray starting July 18 at Broadway's Neil Simon ...

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content

Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18

The producers of Hairspray , winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber ...

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Daily Trojan

Snow focuses on craft, not nightlife

Brittany Snow and Matthew Broderick mix comedy and drama in "Finding Amanda." Brett Malec Issue date: 6/25/08 Section: Lifestyle Media Credit: Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures Let it snow Actress Brittany ...

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

Courier Times News

Student gets hair-raising role

For Jacob Porter, stepping into a role that's been played by big screen stars like Christopher Walken, is, as his character would say, "timeless." The 16-year-old from Council Rock High School South is one of ...

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

Saipan Tribune

2nd Pride Dance Party tonight at Club V

The CNMI will once again join the rest of the nation and the world when it celebrates the second annual CNMI LGBT Pride Dance Party tonight, June 25, Wednesday, at the premier party hub on Saipan, Club V. This ...

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

Glodderby

Tony Awards losers get bumped out of Broadway

While the winners of last Sunday's Tony Awards have seen an uptick in their takings , two of the also-rans - "Cry-Baby" and "A Catered Affair" - have posted closing notices.

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Sat Jun 21, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cobb glitters in neon lights of Broadway

Broadway is coming to Cobb. In a turning point for Atlanta theater, the historic Fox Theatre will no longer dominate the city's Broadway market.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Post Chronicle

'Cry-Baby' Set To Close On Broadway

The 1950s-set stage musical Cry-Baby reportedly is slated to close on Broadway later this month.

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KNBC Los Angeles Channel 4

Ricki Lake Fires Back At Home-Birth Critics

Actress Ricki Lake is responding to criticism by physicians groups that have singled her out for bringing attention to at-home childbirth.

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Wed Jun 18, 2008

Broadway

Cry-Baby to End Broadway Run on 6/22

The Broadway musical Cry-Baby will close following the matinee performance on June 22 at the Marquis Theatre.

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ClipSyndicate

VIDEO: Soma Girls Movie Review: Hairspray

Is watching John Travola pretend to be a 800 lb woman in a fat suit worth your $10? Hear what we think of this remake.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content

'Hairspray' Recoups Investment in 29 Weeks

The smash hit award-winning musical HAIRSPRAY at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London has recouped its entire 3.5 million capitalisation in a record-breaking 29 weeks.

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