Ariana just announced she’s taking part in one of our FAVE musicals

Ariana Grande just announced she's taking part in one of our favourite musicals – Hairspray!

The live musical, which will air on US TV station NBC, is going to be similar to the live Grease musical Vanessa Hudgens recently took part in.

The singer announced the good news on Twitter, saying: “I AM NOWWW A CHECKERBOARD CHICK #HairsprayLive #Penny.”

"Penny has been a dream role since Hairspray opened on Broadway. At 9, I was (and still am) in LOVE w @KerryButlerNyc. hope to make u proud.”

Penny has been a dream role since Hairspray opened on Broadway. At 9, I was (and still am) in LOVE w @KerryButlerNyc. hope to make u proud

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) July 7, 2016

"I’m so honoured and beyond excited to be a part of this dream cast…… I will for sure pass out at the table read. #HairsprayLive."

The show will air on NBC this December, and other stars such as Jennifer Hudson and Derek Hough are also taking part.