Andrea Martin Will Play Ariana Grande's Mom in Hairspray Live!
The Tony winner will play Prudy Pingleton, the overprotective mother of Penny Pingleton (played by pop singer Ariana Grande), in the live broadcast of the Broadway musical.
Today is Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Broadway Baby Birthdays: Christy Altomare John Sloman Judy Baird Anna McNeely Charles Saari Peggy Cosgrave Ted Shackelford Bert Convy Bob Fosse Larry Blyden Norman Rose Henry Hart Irene Worth Jean Anouilh Jack H. Skirball Norman Trevor Irvin S. Cobb Harry Goz June Carter Cash Jeffrey Carlson Frances McDormand Dana Vance Russ Thacker Marianna Elliott Joyce Wright Nat Hiken Stewart Chaney Henry Myers