Derek Hough Set to Star in “Hairspray Live” This December
I think that most of you know that Derek will be playing the lead role on Broadway’s upcoming “Singin’ in the Rain” but we just found out that he’s also landed the role of Corny Collins on NBC’s “Hairspray Live”. It’s very interesting that I noted that his face changed when he was asked about Hairspray months ago – so I have now deemed myself “Official Derek Hough Face Reader”. The boy either has a very bad poker face, or I just pay too much attention to his face, take your pick. I think, between the two roles and his 70-city tour next year, he is possibly out of DWTS for the foreseeable future. At least as a pro partner to a celebrity. From The Wrap:
“We welcome Marty to the network in May in his new variety show with Maya Rudolph and we think he will be the perfect long-term companion to Harvey’s Edna,” he continued. “And hands-down the best dancer on television and one of the best in the entertainment business, Derek Hough, will be perfect in the role of Corny Collins, the cocky song-and-dance-man who hosts the TV show every teenager in Baltimore wants to be on.”
Does Broadway pay a lot?
We bow down to you “Official Derek face reader”. I’ m so happy and excited for him.
Oh this is awesome! I’ve been so looking forward to “Hairspray: Live” and now I’m even more excited!
Admittedly, I would’ve rather see him as Link but Corny Collins works too 🙂
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssss!!!!
I think he could pull off Link, but he’s going to be 31 in a few weeks. That’s getting a bit on the old side and I suspect not where he wants to be. Also, a larger role in Hairspray might start to conflict with his prep for Singin’ in the Rain.
It depends, Fly girl. I think he’ll likely do better than he does on DWTS but an actual guess? No idea.
Why don’t the other pro’s support one another? Some of them didn’t even congratulate Allison on her birth day. None of them promoted Cheryl Burke’s workout line.
Yes they could have called or texted but idk I doubt it.
He is going to be extremely busy this winter! Yay Derek!
I think it’s already begun, Jess – he snapchatted a video of tap dancing yesterday. THAT I can’t wait for.
@Fly girl You know, they might phone one another. Or not. Some people are actually too busy with their lives, jobs, family and friends to concern themselves with remembering to congratulate their mates on social media. It doesn’t necessarily mean that they aren’t friendly or that they are jealous.
Congrats to Derek and all of his fans starting with our own Princess Heidi! I’m excited that classic musicals are making a comeback on TV and that live musical theater is still alive despite all of the obstacles. I expect the salaries for Broadway stars varies just like it does for movies. But there are some actors who really, really live for live performance and make that their career. And I dare say, those who are more known, from movies and TV like NPH and Huge Jackman, are paid more.
I agree, Colleen. Just because the pros don’t tweet other pros on their birthday, etc means they don’t support one another. I have friends and family on social media and I don’t always choose to wish them the best on social media. I may call them up or send a card or something else.
That’s a busy schedule but very happy for him
Absolute awesomeness!! I’m beyond thrilled for him! And so proud of this mega talented and beautiful human being. Huge congrats to Derek! Looking forward to all of his upcoming new and exciting endeavors! 🙂
And yes, Miss Heidi, you called it! You certainly have earned your new title! 🙂
So is Derek switching to NBC or is this just a guest spot? Like Julianne working on Grease with FOX? So ABC does allow this or can a pro do as they please if they are out of contract with DWTS?
Cheryl is the only one who is permanently at NBC? Can she switch back to ABC?
I suspect that this means that Derek’s contract with DWTS is completed. Of course, he is the biggest male pro to come out of that show so I suspect if he wants to come back, he’ll be back.
I just don’t see any way for him to actually do it (even though he is CRAZY 🙂 ). He has to prepare for SITR which could take months…time that will likely overlap with Hairspray preparation. The hairspray role isn’t really a main lead, so it should be easier, but still. Then Broadway takes him out of the spring season…and he said he was working on music for a 70 city tour AFTER that, so it sounds he’s out for the next three seasons at least. I suspect he won’t be back as a teaching pro.
Im confused so if singing in the rain is in the fall and hairspray is in the winter, whats he doing now and this summer? Super confused sorry if im being ditzy.
Wow this is amazing. First SITR and now Hairspray. Things seems to be falling into place now. Life is Good for Derek.
It bugs me, when people get angry that pros don’t congratulate each other or wish each other happy birthday etc. Just because they’re work colleagues doesn’t make them best friends. In fact in Derek and Cheryl’s case, they are ex work colleagues. I feel like DWTS spins a massive lie that all the pros are best of friends outside of DWTS which isn’t true at all. A couple of them may be friends outside of work but not all of them are. Why would I want to promote an ex work colleague’s work out line? They are have lives and their own friends outside of DWTS so give them a break.
Huge congratulations to Derek. I’m guessing this rules him out for at least the next two seasons of DWTS? Sad but for the best, he deserves to show off his talent on a wider stage and it’s fantastic to see him do it.
Jeny, Hairspray is in December and SITR doesn’t have an actual schedule yet, but it’s supposed to start late this year/early next year. As for what he’s doing now and this summer – he’s getting ready for those two HUGE performances, writing music for their tour next year and guesting on Nashville. Along with a brief performance on Jane the Virgin. He’s been working out like a dog getting fit for Broadway too. None of these things happen overnight. SITR has been in the works for more than a year, and Hairspray nearly that long.
I agree, M8. Even if they are all besties, they TEXT EACH OTHER. Not everyone lives their life on twitter. I would also be willing to bet that his friends have known about this stuff for MONTHS so it’s not exactly news to them. Hell, Derek told ME about SITR a year ago – so of course all his close friends have known for even longer.
Thanks for the clarification! Hopefully they’ll find a great, challenging partner for him to come back to. Or maybe he could do a performance each season promoting each project. I’m glad for him…plus isn’t he releasing a music vid of something. I’m sure it’ll be nominated for a World Choreo Award (I think that’s what the award is called for music vids…I believe Marks vid was nominated for it too)
I didn’t think he’d be out for at least two or three seasons, but it makes sense. Wow! ?
Hope they keep Mark for those seasons at least.
Anyhoo, congrats to him! He deserves it and is humble about it. Happy for him.
Yeah, there’s a music video that he did with Travis Wall and Chantel Aguirre – but I have nothing else about that. Don’t know what it’s for or when it will be released.
I still can’t get over this great news! So happy for Derek! Yes, Princess H, you are indeed “Official Derek Hough Face Reader”. Thank you for being one.
Dont think hell be back until at least season 25 which starts in September 2017 or even S26 but good for him!