The Largest Animal Ever: The Blue Whale. The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. At 30 metres (98 ft) in length and 180 metric tons (200 short tons) or more in weight, it is the largest known animal to have ever existed.
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony AwardsÂ® including Best Musical, have announced that Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle beginning Tuesday, September 2 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.
With music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and a book by Thomas Meehan, Annie was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won in seven categories including Best Musical. Its popular musical numbers include Tomorrow, Youâre Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile, and Hard Knock Life.