It was discussed as a musical that Marsha Belsky saw in the original production, and she highlighted the finale song, "You Can't Stop the Beat", as a particularly memorable moment; it was mentioned that it's a good workout song.
Oh God, we saw Hairspray, the original cast.
— Episode: "The Plot of The Bible" (w/ Marcia Belsk...
Episode: "The Plot of The Bible" (w/ Marcia Belsky)
It was discussed as a musical that Marsha Belsky saw in the original production, and she highlighted the finale song, "You Can't Stop the Beat", as a particularly memorable moment; it was mentioned that it's a good workout song.
Oh God, we saw Hairspray, the original cast.
The last number, the way it just kind of roars at you, you can't stop the beat.
You can't stop the beat. You can't stop the beat.
If you haven't ever seen- You can't stop the beat.
It's honestly such a good workout song too.