TCA: NBC Looking to Produce Live Version of 'Hairspray'

By Jessika Walsten
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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NBC is hoping the next installment in its live musical series will be Hairspray, said NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt Wednesday.

Greenblatt made the announcement with a caveat, saying that negotiations are still ongoing and nothing has been finalized.

If a deal is made, the production will air in December 2016, the exec said.

Jessika Walsten
Jessika Walsten

Jessika is an analyst for TVREV and Fabric Media. She previously served in various roles at Broadcasting + Cable, Multichannel News and NextTV, working with the brands since 2013. A graduate of USC Annenberg, Jessika has edited and reported on a variety of subjects in the media and entertainment space, including profiles on industry leaders and breaking news.