Further casting announced for Hairspray LIVE!

You can't stop the beat! Even more casting has been announced for NBC's Hairspray LIVE.

Disney stars Dove Cameron and Garrett Clayton will play Amber von Tussle and Link Larkin alongside Emmy winner Sean Hayes as Mr. Pinky.

Ariana Grande to star in Hairspray LIVE!

Ariana Grande will star as Penny Pingleton in NBC’s Hairspray LIVE.

The U.S. pop singer previously appeared on Broadway in 2008, starring in Jason Robert Brown’s musical 13. Hairspray LIVE will be broadcast in the U.S. on 7th December 2016.

Writing on Twitter, Grande said: "Penny has been a dream role since Hairspray opened on Broadway. At 9, I was (and still am) in LOVE w @KerryButlerNyc. hope to make u proud... I’m so honored and beyond excited to be a part of this dream cast...... I will for sure pass out at the table read."

Kristin Chenoweth to star in Hairspray LIVE!

Kristin Chenoweth has joined the cast of NBC’s Hairspray LIVE, taking on the role of Velma Von Tussle. The live broadcast will take place on 7th December 2016.

Chenoweth joins Harvey Fierstein who, as well as writing the screenplay for the live broadcast, will reprise the role of Edna Turnblad which he originated on Broadway.

The cast also includes Jennifer Hudson as Motormouth Maybelle, Martin Short as Wilbur Turnblad and Derek Hough as Corny Collins. Maddie Baillio is making her professional debut as Tracy.

Jennifer Hudson & Harvey Fierstein to star in Hairspray LIVE!

Harvey Fierstein and Jennifer Hudson will star in NBC's Hairspray LIVE on 7th December 2016.

Fierstein, who will write the screenplay for the live broadcast, will reprise the role of Edna Turnblad which he originated on Broadway. 

Hudson, who is currently starring in The Color Purple on Broadway, will play Motormouth Maybelle. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

UPDATE (28/04/16): Comedian and actor Martin Short, who recently appeared in It's Only a Play on Broadway, will play Wilbur. Derek Hough, who is best known for Dancing With The Stars and will star as Don Lockwood in the upcoming Broadway revival of Singin' in the Rain, has been cast as Corny Collins.

Creative team announced for NBC’s Hairspray LIVE

Details have been announced for NBC’s Hairspray LIVE.

The broadcast will be directed by Kenny Leon who helmed The Wiz LIVE last year. 

Harvey Fierstein, who won a Tony Award for his performance as Edna Turnblad on Broadway, will adapt the book whilst original choreographer Jerry Mitchell (pictured) has also joined the creative team.

Hairspray LIVE will be broadcast in the U.S. on Wednesday 7th December; it is unknown whether the show will follow the footsteps of FOX's Grease LIVE and be shown in the UK. Casting is yet to be announced.