James Marsden sings praises of ‘Hairspray' and native state

 
By Matthew Price
Published: July 20, 2007

LOS ANGELES — To the casual observer, the based-on-the-comics "X-Men” films might not have much in common with the based-on-the-Broadway show "Hairspray” musical.

But Stillwater-born James Marsden , who played Cyclops in the three "X-Men” films and dance show host Corny Collins in "Hairspray,” said the films explore similar themes.

"This movie is really the ‘X-Men.' It's the outcasts, the people...


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