Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur stopped by the iHeartRadio Broadway studios to chat all about their new show, Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! celebrating Hairspray and their friendship! Watch the interview in the video player above.
More information on Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now!:
Three of your favorite leading ladies from Hairspray are back and better than ever! Tony nominees Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde), Kerry Butler (Beetlejuice, Xanadu), and Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray) are reuniting for a fabulous, toe-tapping, show-stopping special event, Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! will feature musical direction by Andrew Byrne and produced by Lisa Dozier Shacket.
This spectacular event will kick off at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) for a limited run beginning November 2, 2024, with an official opening night on November 13 through December 8, 2024. Expect a dazzling night of nostalgia, laughter, and unforgettable musical moments as these Broadway mamas—who first met while originating the roles of Tracy, Penny, and Amber in the Tony Award-winning show Hairspray—take the stage again. They will revisit the show that helped launch their careers and lifelong friendships, all while singing hits from the shows that made you fall in love with them over 20 years ago.
Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! is a full-on celebration of Broadway’s brightest moments. From the iconic Hairspray hits like "You Can’t Stop the Beat" and "I Can Hear the Bells" to creative mashups, exclusive medleys, and hilarious parodies, this show promises to be a night filled with all the sparkle and joy of a Broadway musical.
Between them, these stars have graced 16 Broadway shows, appeared in over 300 television episodes, and have become beloved fixtures in the entertainment world. From Beetlejuice to “Big Brother,” Mean Girls to Legally Blonde, “Dancing with the Stars” to Beauty and the Beast, and even the Country Music Awards.
Join these powerhouse performers on a hilarious and meaningful musical journey about their origins, friendships, careers, and becoming mamas themselves. For decades, they performed as teenagers on stage; now, see the fully bloomed divas they’ve become in “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now.”
Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! plays on Saturday at 2 PM and 8 PM, Sunday at 2 PM & 7 PM, and Monday at 7 PM. For more information on Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now, please visit www.MamaImABigGirlNow.com.