Although it did not hit the #1 spot, Hairspray nonetheless made $27.8 million its opening weekend. This figure makes it the highest-grossing debut for a movie musical ever, besting The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (who knew?).Proving that you can never think too little of the general public, the film-that-shall-not-be-named came in first, with Harry Potter down to second place (guess all the muggles were busy reading; by the way, click here for some Hogwarts funnies).
Forget what I said about High School Musical; Hairspray is the new Grease (and they're both named after hair products, too). All the little girls and gay boys out there are eating this one up, and Tracy and Link will stay in their hearts just as Danny and Sandy did for us almost thirty years ago. And just wait until it hits DVD - in high def, no less, New Line's first foray into the format (wonder how well John Travolta's Edna will look, pores and all).
Here's some more 'spray odds and ends for you:
- Broadway Blog tells the movie studios how they can make money off of screen musicals.
- Premiere.com takes a pictorial look at drag in film, while MSNBC.com says the practice may be misogynistic.
- Take the Hairspray Quiz at PlanetOut or head over to LOGO Online for more fun stuff.
- And for more looks at the Hairspray dolls (and way too many of Zac Efron's bangs), hop over to Broadway World for their coverage of the toy line's debut at Toys 'R' Us in Times Square.
Click here to buy the Hairspray dolls
Links via EW.com, Broadway.com, YouTube.com, LaughingPlace.com, TheDigitalBits.com, BroadwayMouth.blogspot.com, Premiere.com, MSNBC.MSN.com, PlanetOut.com, LOGOOnline.com and BroadwayWorld.com.
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