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Apple TV+ Renews SCHMIGADOON! For Season Two; Tituss Burgess & Patrick Page Join the Cast

The complete first season of “Schmigadoon!” is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Apple TV+ Renews SCHMIGADOON! For Season Two; Tituss Burgess & Patrick Page Join the Cast

Apple TV+ today announced that its hit AFI Award-winning musical comedy series "Schmigadoon!" has been renewed for a second season and will return with new original musical numbers from creator and executive producer Cinco Paul.

Stars Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short and Aaron Tveit are set to return, with Tituss Burgess and Patrick Page joining the cast for season two.

Having found true love in the town of Schmigadoon, season two of "Schmigadoon!" will find Josh (Key) and Melissa (Strong) in Schmicago, the world of '60s and '70s musicals.

Following its global debut on Apple TV+ last year, "Schmigadoon!" was honored with an AFI Award, and has received wide acclaim and accolades, including a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for star Kristin Chenoweth.

The series hails from Broadway Video and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, "Schmigadoon!" is co-created by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Paul serves as showrunner and wrote all of the original songs for the series. Robert Luketic directs and co-executive produces. Lorne Michaels and Andrew Singer serve as executive producers, Micah Frank serves as co-executive producer, and star Cecily Strong and Caroline Maroney serve as producers.

The complete first season of "Schmigadoon!" is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Season two of "Schmigadoon!" will join an expanding offering of global hit Apple Originals recently renewed for a second season, including "Severance," "Pachinko," "The Afterparty" and "Slow Horses," as well as award-winning comedies "Ted Lasso," "Mythic Quest," "Dickinson" and more.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 245 wins and 963 award nominations, including this year's Oscar Best Picture winner "CODA."



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Video: Jane Krakowski Teases Her SCHMIGADOON! Season 2 Role Photo
BroadwayWorld sat down with Jane Krakowski to discuss her initial reaction to the new season, what it was like honoring musicals like Chicago and Company, why filming her musical number was one of the best days of her career, and what musical she would like to live in. Watch the new interview video now!

Video: Martin Short Sings a CHICAGO Parody in New SCHMIGADOON! Clip Photo
Watch the new preview video from the season premiere of Schmigadoon, in which Martin Short returns as a mysterious Leprechaun to pass on a message to Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong). The message comes in the form of a song, which bares a striking resemblance to 'All That Jazz' from Chicago. 

Video: Inside SCHMIGADOON! Season Two With DeBose, Krakowski & More Photo
The featurette shares new look at the upcoming season, which reimagines the world of '60s and '70s musicals, including Hair, Sweeney Todd, Cabaret, Chicago, and more. Members of the cast, including Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose, Jane Krakowski, Keegan Michael-Key, Cecily Strong, and more tease what to expect in the new video.

Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Cast Celebrates Season Two in NYC Photo
The cast of “Schmigadoon!” gathered at The Park Lane Hotel in New York City ahead of the season two premiere. Attendees included ensemble cast members Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski and Aaron Tveit, alongside co-creator Cinco Paul. Check out photos from the event now!


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