The Empowering ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ (Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron & More!) | Hairspray Live!

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Grab the hairspray and dance your hearts out to this empowering rendition of 'You Can’t Stop the Beat' from "Hairspray Live!”, featuring Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron, Jennifer Hudson, Derek Hough & more!
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[@captainluddy]

Ariana's wearing that heels and keeping up with dancing is really awesome. What a performer!

[@jamirgordon9745]

Lmao, yeah it’s amazing. I could tell they were getting tired, because that part where Tracy gave her monologue and Seaweed hugged her from behind I could feel his pain. This song is very tiring to dance to and sing at the same time. Plus like half of them doing it in heels too. 😭

[@elisest.george8245]

@@jamirgordon9745 They also slipped him tissue to wipe off the sweat....

[@RonnieStewartJr]

Especially since she didn’t even dance in her Broadway performances! They had a body double switch with her for the big choreography moments. And look at her now!

[@themango9644]

She's been dancing in high heels for years

[@RonnieStewartJr]

@@themango9644 yeah but her dance skills have been slowly improving for years. I’m just pointing out that she went from not even dancing in a show to the chereo that she pulls off now! And she’s much better in heels than flats lol

[@AmberXx5936]

Dove and Kristin are the perfect duo for mother/daughter roles since they were in Descendants before this

[@multifandom5942]

Fr facts. Love them together

[@declanbullockk]

Weren't they in this before descendants as well, when hairspray was touring the US?

[@annadkins9742]

So true

[@CVLEH]

They were also in a liv and Maddie episode together 👀

[@multifandom5942]

@@CVLEH they were???? What episode??

[@TDIBone]

I can fully appreciate why the cast calls this number "You can't stop to breathe".

[@michellep5977]

Yup I did this show boy is it full on

[@FIRING_BLIND]

😂😂😂😂

[@Churchgirl104]

I danced to this with the 2007 hairspray movie with Zac Efron , Amanda bines and others it’s hard I was out of breath at the end of song but it’s fun to dance and sing to for sure

[@matthopkins8345]

Whenever I see this done, my mind is blown at how much cardio power these people have. LOL. I'd be out of breath and on the floor within a minute if I tried this.

[@thegayfairy8574]

Same 😂

[@duvall5jd]

That’s why the song is jokingly called “Can’t stop to breathe.”

[@bHersheyAngel]

No joke! You really need breathe control for the singing itself, let alone adding dancing.

[@elijahedwards5140]

It takes a lot of practice and training but it gets easier with every show

[@elijahedwards5140]

@Madolite i was talking about an actual live show

[@BluegrassBlogger]

I can't imagine the will power it takes for Dove Cameron and Kristen Chenoweth NOT to bop along for the majority of the number. True professionals. 😁

[@LUNE_ALWAYS_27]

They’re playing characters they’re acting

[@SpenzGinz]

@@LUNE_ALWAYS_27 duh

[@kebert2thumbsup]

@@LUNE_ALWAYS_27 they're also musical theater nerds

[@briantrang3699]

Seriously impressed! I can't help but smile. I don't know how they kept in the joy!

[@JadenYukifan28]

What's ironic about the fact that Kristen is portraying Dove's mother here, is that also played Maleficent in the Descendants movies and Dove portrayed Mal, her daughter.

[@liaodiaga1122]

I like the ending of the movie better. I like that Link chose to risk his career by inviting Inez onto the stage and the community loved her so much that she won the competition.

[@liaodiaga1122]

@@Raymondgogolf no

[@Raymondgogolf]

@@liaodiaga1122 I would like us to be friends. Is that ok with you

[@davidadejare8249]

@@Raymondgogolf Bruh

[@Raymondgogolf]

@@liaodiaga1122

[@adey126]

Same here.

[@vitaygeorgina]

Such a talented and fantastic cast, and Jennifer Hudson still managed to stand out by a mile, both looks and singing.

[@DavisEllings92657]

Jennifer Hudson in movies and name please for me

[@Emilytea]

it's hilarious that you can hear how different ariana grande's vowels are from literally everybody else

[@rydbthatsme]

Literally

[@MJ.P.SG-7]

Ik it’s so annoying

[@thatgirlkylea6386]

@@MJ.P.SG-7 ntm on her

[@tomobooy]

I love it

[@user333happyvibes]

I love it! She can blend in but she also stands out!

[@Mary-sh2bp]

Ariana’s career began in musicals and I know it’s her first love. I’m glad she can do it again!

[@Kcc8256]

Even though she’s terrible in musicals?

[@crispri3919]

​@@Kcc8256Kind of like your income

[@vannah3729]

That is cool, but she just doesn’t have a strong enough voice for musical theater IMO.

[@crispri3919]

@@vannah3729 She literally started out in musical theatre. Y'all can't use common sense to figure out that since they paid for her appearance they most likely asked her to sing in her more stylized pop voice.

[@vannah3729]

@@crispri3919 She was in a handful of musicals as a child, that doesn't make her a Broadway legend. By that standard, I got my start in musical theatre too lol. You act like I'm attacking her, I just said I don't like her voice for a musical theatre role, and if she was requested to sing in that style (doubtful, just sounds like her normal voice) then I think that was a bad directorial choice. Calm down, I don't hate your fave, she's just not mine. The fact that you have to attack people's income and intelligence for having a different opinion is kinda sad and makes you look really childish and insecure. Are you ok?

[@genieb3823]

This just goes to show how hard it is to dance and sing at the same time.

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Genie I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this compliment. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹

[@user-uy1jq8fr4l]

One of the best examples of this was when they did the legally blonde musical behind the scenes in audition process. To audition they showed how you had to be able to sing full belt while doing a pelaton exercise. Incredible. Totally missed by most how hard it is. Also to not heavy breath into your mic!

[@KamisKisses]

Maddie Baillio. The breath control, the dynamic movement. Just awesome!!!

[@remconet]

I know right? The stamina!

[@biasedice6339]

the girl in the yellow dress is really putting her heart into it!

[@BaileeHarding-uu2dw]

You have to! I was her character when my Highschool did it. I felt winded just watching this

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Most impressive - Martin Short at the age of 70 keeping up at the end running around the stage like he is in his 20s. The all-star cast this had is just amazing.

[@maddieferrell1589]

the fact that the girls are wearing heels while doing this!!!! Ariana grande is slaying

[@markbeck8384]

This really is one of the best musical finales ever. It's fun to see this version with so many big Stars in the principal roles.

[@nathanhumphrey4643]

The woman who played Penny’s mother was literally iconic. Sooooo so good.

[@HLPiepgrass]

I think it’s Andrea Martin.

[@eagander]

@@HLPiepgrass Yes.

[@drewrose8432]

Tbh, Garrett Clayton did amazing acting in this. (Link Larkin). The other cast members did well too but he really shined!

[@miau6451]

I KNEW I recognized Garret's face!!!! Since watching him in "Teen Beach Movie," he's been awesome!

[@bluetorcher01]

He do it best on King Cobra 😍😚

[@chairtyg5555]

Yes! i was hoping someone else noticed him! He was phenomenal!

[@krystlebates2100]

Kristen Chenowith and Dove Cameron playing mother/daughter worked so well in “The Descendants” they got to do it again here.

[@bizzlebee1817]

Yeah in theatre this song is nicknamed you can’t stop to breathe and it’s very hard to do and dance at the same time. The breath control needed is next level. I remember going home and almost passing out it was rough to learn 😂

[@mattie3033]

Ariana Freaking Grande in a five or six inch heels and still dancing so smoothly is really A QUEEN love it ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Mattie I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this compliment. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹

[@kielenichols2303]

It makes me sad she's so hated rn

[@n25bast]

Jennifer Hudson’s costume was 60 pounds and she’s still giving us a vocal while dancing! Iconic

[@haleynicole5166]

This is my favorite casts out of all the Hairspray “movies”. Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Derek Hough, Rosie O’ Donnell, and Maddie Baillio are all amazing separately but TOGETHER 😍😍. The 1988 and 2007 casts were amazing too but this one I always remember first when I think of Hairspray. Maybe it’s all of the actors in it not sure. I’ve seen the 1988 way more than 2016 and 2007 combined but it still makes me think of it first.

[@RonnieStewartJr]

Rosie O’Donnell?? Where was she???

[@haleynicole5166]

@@RonnieStewartJr she didn’t have a huge part on the show! She was the gym teacher! But she still did amazing!

[@tmf866]

You don't mention Harvey Fierstein. He won the Tony Award for the part when the show was new. They were nervous about casing him because of his voice, but they had to double the length of "timeless to me" because audiences went wild for it every night. He's not big in Hollywood, but he's fantastically respected in the Broadway world - not only for his performing, but also for his writing, and for his work with up-and-coming people. Cyndi Lauper regularly credits him for shepherding her thorough creation of Kinky Boots, which she won a Tony Award for (best composer).

[@Seraphina.Is.]

2007 is iconic. Young Zac and Amanda, AMAZING performances from Queen Latifa and John Travolta. Christopher Watkins also did amazing as well and SEAWEED.. full. Stop, he was amazing

[@haleynicole5166]

@@Seraphina.Is. I think there are more big people in this movie. They all did amazing but this one always sticks to me. I like the acting better, the singing better, etc.

[@emilkurz6717]

8:24 Jennifer just destroying this Song 🤩🙊🤯 you can tell that everyone in this cast is so mesmerized by her. Brilliant casting.

[@tessdurberville711]

When did killing, destroying, smashing,etc. become "good" things. There are proper words with the correct meaning. Why do you (and many others) not use them? Are you a Millennial?

[@TheGameCenter]

Shut up Boomer@@tessdurberville711

[@paradoxlopez3223]

She ate and left no crumbs

[@nedthumberland]

I have tears in my eyes. Thanks to everyone who made this performance happen!!!!!

[@seansswamp]

frr

[@katsudonnie]

One of my all time favorite musicals, always brings a smile on my face

[@francesanne510]

Jen Hudson always a showstopper… her voice, so powerful!

[@CrazyLittleMe1234567]

i love how Dove and Kristen have done 2 movies, maybe 3 together. Perfect mother daughter duo🥰🥰🥰

[@Missatomicbommb]

I am apparently in the minority who think Ariana didn’t do great in this role…like I just saw Ariana Grande. It didn’t seem like she was actually playing Penny.

[@trendyblackgirl2348]

Exactly. It felt like she was playing herself

[@sylviaandiel9201]

There is a big difference between the people who are really trained for working at the musical theatre and Ariadna Grande.She is not at the same high level like the other singer, dancers and actors of the ensemble.

[@dazedneptune]

@@sylviaandiel9201 Ariana Grande came from a musical theater background so I feel she could have acted differently, but didn’t. I think I blame the directors. Vocally she’s just out of place with everyone else and they didn’t give her more direction to match the singing/acting style of the show.

[@alextroy9202]

Same

[@shipwormx]

broo agreed :(

[@hawks8209]

i never realised just how unique ariana grande’s voice is

[@realiteaparody9198]

The only voice that you could hear over Ariana’s was Jennifer’s. The only voice that you could hear over Jennifer’s was Kristin’s 😂

[@draculaura160]

everyone else: ‘OMG ARIANA GRANDE!’ ‘DOVE AND KRISTEN!’ me: ‘tanner?’

[@rinastan4193]

Me! Literally why I clicked the video.

[@emullinsstreams]

I just realized that in Without Love, Seaweed sings, "Who'da thought I'd love a girl whose skin was white as winter snow?" But, in both the 2007 movie and in Hairspray Live, Penny is played by one of the tannest white girls on the cast.

[@auv_guavs]

Ariana calling herself a checkerboard chick while being only a few shades lighter than Seaweed

[@madiis18account]

This is literally the most perfect casting I've ever seen

[@eljordinio7647]

Best song in Hairspray. No contest

[@wshelby83]

Definitely!!

[@OlaOla-ct4nu]

I really like all this live tv musicals. It's perfect balance beetween movie star/famous peoples and theatre stars with more stage version ( not like movies where always are cutting best songs ... Dear Evan Hansen 😭). Grease live have more songs than movie and original ones. I love this more than movie ( but RIP Olivia Newton John amazing actress and Singer ❤️)

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

I didn’t know Olivia Newton John passed away! 😓

[@iamsum1gr8]

yeah, they had to cut a lot of songs from the stage musical when they put the movie together. They also expanded on Sandy's role because they had a big name for it.

[@PupRiku]

Good For You is the best DEH song...and it just... didn't get in...

[@OlaOla-ct4nu]

@@PupRiku I listened this song all last week from original Broadway soundtrack ❤️ This song and Anybody have a map - best songs 🌹

[@zaryhahaslayersyt7847]

I mean the hairspray movie with Mac Efron my favorite even though they cut momma im a big gurl because budget reasons

[@denisadellinger4543]

OMG! This just sweeps me up into a whirl of fuming Hairspray! One of the most fun numbers in the whole musical. Everyone of those actors are chef's kiss perfect for their roles. I just can't stop that beat!

[@Christopher-Yabadabado]

Every time I watch this, I have a bit of a tear. Such a great performance and statement.

[@remconet]

Same, I can't watch this without having tears down my face in the second part.

[@BecciBex]

Maddie Baillio is such a sweetheart, I played Tracy in my local theatre and she gave me advice and wished me luck ❤

[@matthewmcinnes7253]

Why does it feel like this is where Ariana grande belongs 👏🏻👏🏻

[@WhySoPrettyJinsoul.]

I mean she is in theater in her childhood so this basically like a trip back down to memory lane for her

[@AmberXx5936]

This has to be the most “Popu-ler” song in Hairspray

[@KittenLynn]

"lar"

[@TheShowsMustGoOn]

We see what you did there 👀

[@wshelby83]

It definitely is!!

[@pinkjessieg]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the best supporting role???? Jennifer Hudson's bra!!!! 😲😲😲

[@daminoxhextremist3560]

Lol yes 😂

[@dreamer8441]

🤣

[@O3Oa]

진짜 하이스쿨 뮤지컬, 위대한쇼맨 등등 뮤지컬 영화 진짜 많이 봤는데 헤어스프레이만한게 없는듯 ㅠㅠ 헤어스프레이 노래도 너무좋고 걍 뮤지컬 다 너무 좋음 ㅠㅠ

[@kidd_leo5221]

" your gonna have to pry it from my cold dead body" "Shouldnt be a problem" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@haidere4396]

watching this again just to see how crazy jhud shines when she sings. she’s on another level truly

[@pediwepvods1776]

Just saying, this is the best cast in the universe. Jennifer Hudson? Dove Cameron? Kristen Chenoweth?? Martin Short???!!

[@WaffleEBay12]

The 2007 had a pretty excellent cast too

[@haleynicole5166]

I guess you aren’t an Ariana grande fan

[@pediwepvods1776]

@@haleynicole5166 Haha I was rewatching it and wondered if I mentioned Ariana, she's definitely up there as one of the best

[@kenanyap]

What amazes me is how Ariana can dance gracefully in those insane high heels!

[@reshylanntimtim4499]

Ari dancing with those top notch boots! Hands down!

[@hadesatwork]

I like the re-write at the end... Not about heroes and villains anymore, it's just about getting people to understand

[@TheSamkrox]

How do you not put the main actress’s name in the title or description?!

[@housepavus]

So disrespectful.

[@maddieb.4282]

I was just looking for that…. Disgusted me. She was shining!!!

[@voiceojane]

Maddie Baillio!

[@lauracostello5714]

This hairspray live is amazing I can’t stop watching it

[@MatchaFoxx]

I still need to watch this version of the show. This performance from it is amazing! Ariana did amazing as always, and I LOVE Garret Clayton as Link Larkin. ❤️

[@Alexp36500]

Um also Kristen Chenoweth still being young enough to play the mom is incredible. She's played this character for years 🤣 I also prefer the second movies ending lol

[@lanagold385]

When I saw Steve Martin I lost it 😂😍🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dannysimion]

Nice! This is one of my favorite musicals! Great performance by everyone !!

[@heiheireidee]

this song never gets old !!

[@kentawong9439]

I'll always remember this amazing version

[@emmysrainbowhigh.edits610]

I’m dancing to you can’t stop the beat for musical theater

[@teresalewelling7318]

One of my favorite movie’s. And with Derek Hough and his sister in it.

[@carysmichael8779]

Juliette wasn’t in this one but she was Sandy in Grease Live :)

[@hollypendred]

This season of Hairspray contained many Disney Channel stars and I’m here for it!

[@alattadikimahbut5270]

It’s shocking that Ariana doesn’t lend more of her skill of impressions to her acting roles especially in her singing

[@maddieb.4282]

I agree, she’s kind of just playing herself! I would love to see her comedic timing shine a little more too

[@Archocobunny12]

What a nice way to put that 😂

[@hadesatwork]

"you can't stop to breathe!" -- I said to myself while trying to think how these guys dances and sings at the same time.

[@rickyochoa]

Ariana SLAYED the choreo!

[@jpvq31]

Whenever I hear o watch any performances of this Song. I can’t stop my eyes from falling tears. Idk why, this song just hits me.

[@dublog4416]

Me too. Always crying on this song 😢

[@emilyhurst7774]

You can't stop the beat it's my favorite song in the end

[@jeremysmith9939]

This Movie and Live Broadway show Brings me to tears at the end every time because it is so beautiful where everyone no mater what Color or whatever you are ca come together

[@LUNE_ALWAYS_27]

Just imagine if the four characters in the beginning collabed in real life, Ariana , Garrett I forgot the other peoples name and dove, there voices sounded amazing together

[@MissMalikaA]

I can't stop smiling! This is one show I really want to see live.

[@LilJBean]

Ariana being part of these kind of performances makes me feel like she is just the best inda person ever. I love her more and more each time I see her doing broadway so effortlessly lol What a fucking QUEEN

[@hollydizon4741]

Dove and Ariana & Jennifer 😮 what I love them all ❤ the show must on 👏👏👏👏

[@annastrakele1241]

There is SO MUCH TALENT here!!! I just love it! Their energy is awe-inspiring.

[@KayKiOako]

The casting is so perfect 🤩

[@brnfdd8236]

THE ENSEMBLE IS IMPECCABLE!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏽

[@peggyknecht5551]

I can't stop dancing! Everyone is so great!

[@BunnyQueen97]

It's really fascinating to watch non musical performers do high intensity musical performances, it takes such a different kind of breath control. Ariana does this every day so she's spot on.

[@lpscokeking2633]

I did this song for my High School's Fall Show and it was amazing, I was so proud

[@jamiehudson4894]

The star power on this stage

[@matthewhines9787]

I feel that Garrett Clayton is...like...too perfect. His face is just extraordinary.

[@deanna_m]

idc what anyone says Garrett ate everyone up in that dance break

[@robin.jashinsky]

I swear Dove Cameron and Kristin Chenoweth could be mother and daughter…not just in movies, but in real life.

[@bkatz0218]

That was so much fun! I just couldn’t help but dance!

[@UnAshamed2010]

This song always looked so much fun! And such a workout!! 😂

[@yeahitsme985]

THIS IS AMAZING! we need this type of entertainment in all the world

[@JBlack-zf1ls]

This is the best song I’ve heard

[@livgraham257]

Well great now I’m crying on my lunch break and planning to rewatch Hairspray after work lol

[@krissymconnorsvlog7321]

Ariana needs to make musical movies in her career ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rorycharlesworthington]

well, she's filming as G(a)linda for the movie adaptations of Wicked (yes, adaptation*s* - they're splitting it into two films with the first one stopping at Defying Gravity)

[@notmyname3556]

Didn't she started as a theatre kid?

[@v1ctorya]

@@notmyname3556 She did! In the musical 13 - which apparently is now adapted and on Netflix, but not her version. I remember seeing that and my friend and I going how talented everyone in it was. Turns out both Ariana and Elizabeth Gillies were in it

[@fab0077]

Loved it!!!!!

[@mawasorangutan]

Love hairspray

[@haeymzmdlcccc]

they're all so incredibly talented!❤

[@TheWiseGrif]

As much as i appreciate Harvey and his legacy as Edna...i still prefer when an actual singer plays the role

[@dazedneptune]

Yeah. I was hoping they would cast someone who played it more like John Travolta. He actually sang and was believable as a woman.

[@Clayysmitth]

Freakin Jhud and Ari on the same stage together doing broadway, I can officially die happy. How iconic!!

[@justinabean94]

God I love Jennifer Hudson

[@thomasvinicius2722]

ariana sounded amazing as always

[@robin.jashinsky]

I just saw this on Broadway on Sunday and it so awesome and so hilarious. In general I love the message behind this movie.

[@amangogna68]

Great musical !

[@selenetapiaa]

Ellos juntos son arte!💕

[@Blullaby]

This looks FANTASTIC and so joyous (': I need to watch this asap (:

[@angelwingscreations]

Look at Tracy’s happy face she looks so adorable

[@edwingooden2543]

Theatrical Perfection...ABSOLUTELY COOL!!!

[@carlykrauss2909]

My first thought was: “oh my gosh it’s Tanner!”