LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ New Line Cinema) - WHAT: Nineteen years after the release of the original film, New Line Cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of " Hairspray" to life. Featuring new and original material based on John Waters' 1988 cult classic about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable ensemble cast including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, James Marsden and Elijah Kelley. The film is directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman ("Bringing Down The House") and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (" Chicago"). The new screenplay for Hairspray was written by Leslie Dixon ("Freaky Friday," "Outrageous Fortune"). "Hairspray" is scheduled for a July 20th, 2007 release. WHO: From the film: Nikki Blonsky and Elijah Kelley will perform songs from the film before a live audience. WHEN: Saturday, July 14th Press Check in: 5:00pm Performances begin at: 6:00 WHERE: The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive
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