More than two decades after originating the role of Tracy Turnblad on Broadway, Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur is returning to the world of Hairspray, this time behind the scenes. Winokur—who ...

"There was a long line of people to play Penny and New Line wanted Amanda," Shankman said. "And I was on the fence about it." The studio made a deal with Shankman. If he picked Bynes, executives would ...