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This epic at-home celebrity performance from multiple “Hairspray” casts has gone viral

The casts of the Broadway, movie, and television productions of "Hairspray" united, because even under lockdown, you can't stop the beat.
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Multiple casts from the hit musical "Hairspray" united
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The casts of the Broadway, movie, and television productions of Hairspray united in a massive at-home performance of the song, “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”

The video is going viral as quickly as the 150 cast members appear, sing, dance, and generally make life under lockdown a little easier. Plus, they throw in a few extra celebrities just for fun.

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Harvey Fierstein, Kerry Butler, Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison, Sean Hayes, Marissa Janet Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy, Jackie Hoffman, Nikki Blonsky, and Derek Hough appear and even Randy Rainbow pops up to belt out a few lines.

The performance is in support of the Actors Fund.

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