These days, families come in all forms - single dads, double moms, sperm donors, egg donors, one-night-stand donors... It's 2012 and anything goes. Bryan (Andrew Rannells, "Girls," "The Book of Mormon") and David (Justin Bartha, "The Hangover") are a Los Angeles couple, and they have it all. Well, almost. With successful careers and a committed, loving partnership, there is one thing that this couple is missing: a baby. And just when they think the stars will never align, enter Goldie (Georgia King, "One Day"), an extraordinary young woman with a checkered past. A Midwestern waitress and single mother looking to escape her dead-end life and small-minded grandmother (Emmy and Tony Award-winner Ellen Barkin), Goldie decides to change everything and move to L.A. with her precocious eight-year-old daughter. Desperate and broke - but also fertile - Goldie quickly becomes the guys' surrogate and quite possibly the girl of their dreams. Surrogate mother, surrogate family.
Ryan Murphy serves as creator/executive producer and director along with creator/executive producer Ali Adler ("Glee," "Chuck") and executive producer Dante Di Loreto ("Glee," "American Horror Story").
"The New Normal" is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ryan Murphy Productions.
Ryan Murphy serves as creator/executive producer and director along with creator/executive producer Ali Adler ("Glee," "Chuck") and executive producer Dante Di Loreto ("Glee," "American Horror Story").
"The New Normal" is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ryan Murphy Productions.
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VIDEO: Jackie Hoffman Guests on THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2012
On last night's episode of NBC's new comedy THE NEW NORMAL titled 'THE BIG O.M.G' Broadway's favorite funny lady Jackie Hoffman guest starred as 'Francis', David (Justin Bartha's) mother. In the episode, David is planning a family dinner to tell his mother about the baby, while Bryan (Andrew Rannell...
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2012
On last night's episode of NBC's new comedy THE NEW NORMAL titled 'THE BIG O.M.G' Broadway's favorite funny lady Jackie Hoffman guest starred as 'Francis', David (Justin Bartha's) mother. In the episode, David is planning a family dinner to tell his mother about the baby, while Bryan (Andrew Rannell...
NBC's THE NEW NORMAL Increases Retention of 'Go On' Lead-in
by Claire Hannum - October 03, 2012
At 9:31-10 p.m. ET, THE NEW NORMAL (1.7/5 in 18-49, 4.6 million in total viewers) is currently retaining 77 percent of its 18-49 lead-in from GO ON up from last week's 74 percent and up from 65 percent two weeks ago. ...
by Claire Hannum - October 03, 2012
At 9:31-10 p.m. ET, THE NEW NORMAL (1.7/5 in 18-49, 4.6 million in total viewers) is currently retaining 77 percent of its 18-49 lead-in from GO ON up from last week's 74 percent and up from 65 percent two weeks ago. ...
ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS: The Results Retains 100% of Premiere Episode
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2012
With a DWTS special, DWTS: All-Stars -- The Results Show and Private Practice, ABC finished as the #2 most-watched TV network on Tuesday for the 2nd week running to CBS (NCIS/NCIS: LA/Vegas)....
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2012
With a DWTS special, DWTS: All-Stars -- The Results Show and Private Practice, ABC finished as the #2 most-watched TV network on Tuesday for the 2nd week running to CBS (NCIS/NCIS: LA/Vegas)....
NBC Picks Up THE NEW NORMAL, REVOLUTION & GO ON for Full Seasons
by Nicole Rosky - October 02, 2012
On the heels of winning its first premiere week in the A18-49 demographic in nine years, NBC has picked up three of its new fall series - the adventure-drama 'Revolution' and the comedies 'Go On' and 'The New Normal' -- for full-season commitments for the 2012-13 season, it was announced today by Je...
by Nicole Rosky - October 02, 2012
On the heels of winning its first premiere week in the A18-49 demographic in nine years, NBC has picked up three of its new fall series - the adventure-drama 'Revolution' and the comedies 'Go On' and 'The New Normal' -- for full-season commitments for the 2012-13 season, it was announced today by Je...
VIDEO: NeNe Leakes Chats NEW NORMAL on 'The Wendy Williams Show'
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012
Reality star turned Hollywood diva, NeNe Leakes, always says it like she means it. The actress appeared on THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW and chatted about why she was originally concerned when she first read for the part of Rocky on the new NBC comedy "The New Normal." Leakes also played "Fave Five" and ...
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012
Reality star turned Hollywood diva, NeNe Leakes, always says it like she means it. The actress appeared on THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW and chatted about why she was originally concerned when she first read for the part of Rocky on the new NBC comedy "The New Normal." Leakes also played "Fave Five" and ...
Ryan Murphy to Develop FOX Drama Series, NBC Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012
Ryan Murphy is going to have his hands full in the coming year, according to Deadline. The co-creator and executive producer of Fox's Glee, FX's American Horror Story and NBC's The New Normal will take on new projects for Fox and NBC....
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012
Ryan Murphy is going to have his hands full in the coming year, according to Deadline. The co-creator and executive producer of Fox's Glee, FX's American Horror Story and NBC's The New Normal will take on new projects for Fox and NBC....
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - September 30, 2012
Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 30, 2012 - Sunday, September 30, 2012. ...
by - September 30, 2012
Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 30, 2012 - Sunday, September 30, 2012. ...
Twitter Watch: Ryan Murphy-'Nicole Richie and the Legendary George Takei are Joining THE NEW NORMAL Family'
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2012
On Twitter Watch, Ryan Murphy wrote 'Proud to announce Nicole Richie and the legendary George Takei are joining The New Normal family.'...
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2012
On Twitter Watch, Ryan Murphy wrote 'Proud to announce Nicole Richie and the legendary George Takei are joining The New Normal family.'...
Poll Results: Voters Can't Wait to Watch Lea Michele & Jeremy Jordan on TV!
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2012
Last week's poll asked which Broadway veteran you're most excited to watch weekly on television this season, and your picks are below!...
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2012
Last week's poll asked which Broadway veteran you're most excited to watch weekly on television this season, and your picks are below!...
Ryan Murphy on Why He's Bringing THE NORMAL HEART to the Big Screen
by Nicole Rosky - September 19, 2012
Ryan Murphy is a very busy man these days. With three televisions shows on the air (Glee, American Horror Story, and the New Normal), he is also working on bringing the Tony-winning The Normal Heart to the big screen. Murphy recently revealed in an interview with Vogue: ' I like people who are like,...
by Nicole Rosky - September 19, 2012
Ryan Murphy is a very busy man these days. With three televisions shows on the air (Glee, American Horror Story, and the New Normal), he is also working on bringing the Tony-winning The Normal Heart to the big screen. Murphy recently revealed in an interview with Vogue: ' I like people who are like,...
Photo Coverage: Preview Episode 2 of THE NEW NORMAL - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Ellen Barkin & More!
by TV News Desk - September 18, 2012
NBC released photos for tonight's episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!...
by TV News Desk - September 18, 2012
NBC released photos for tonight's episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!...
Photo Coverage: Preview Episode 2 of THE NEW NORMAL - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Ellen Barkin & More!
by Robert Diamond - September 15, 2012
NBC has just released photos for the upcoming episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!...
by Robert Diamond - September 15, 2012
NBC has just released photos for the upcoming episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!...
POLL: Which Broadway Veteran Are You Most Excited to Watch on TV This Season?
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012
New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which Broadway veteran are you most excited to watch on TV this season?...
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012
New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which Broadway veteran are you most excited to watch on TV this season?...
NBC Wins Ratings Race With Launch of Fall Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012
NBC (8.39 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) was the network to beat on Tuesday with the launch of its fall lineup of 'The Voice' (11.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.9, #1), 'Go On' (9.57 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.4, #2), 'The New Normal' (7.00 million viewers, #4; adults...
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012
NBC (8.39 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) was the network to beat on Tuesday with the launch of its fall lineup of 'The Voice' (11.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.9, #1), 'Go On' (9.57 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.4, #2), 'The New Normal' (7.00 million viewers, #4; adults...
THE NEW NORMAL Debut Tops Rating Competition
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012
At 9:30 p.m. ET, the debut of NBC's new comedy series THE NEW NORMAL (2.5/7 in 18-49, 7.0 in total viewers) topped the ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox slot competition in all key categories. In addition, the series premiere retained 74 percent of its 'Go On' lead-in in the all-important 18-49 demographic....
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012
At 9:30 p.m. ET, the debut of NBC's new comedy series THE NEW NORMAL (2.5/7 in 18-49, 7.0 in total viewers) topped the ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox slot competition in all key categories. In addition, the series premiere retained 74 percent of its 'Go On' lead-in in the all-important 18-49 demographic....
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells Guests on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012
Andrew Rannells was a featured guest on Bravo TV's late night talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! last night. The actor was joined by Nicole Richie on the show. Check out clips below in which Rannells is subjected to all kinds of antics including being fed mystery baby food by Richie and dishing on N...
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012
Andrew Rannells was a featured guest on Bravo TV's late night talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! last night. The actor was joined by Nicole Richie on the show. Check out clips below in which Rannells is subjected to all kinds of antics including being fed mystery baby food by Richie and dishing on N...
THE VOICE Returns on Top For NBC
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
NBC (10.00 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) kicked off its fall lineup on top with the season premiere of 'The Voice' (12.04 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.1, #1) followed by a special preview of 'The New Normal' (6.91 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.5, #T3) and a repeat of 'Go...
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
NBC (10.00 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) kicked off its fall lineup on top with the season premiere of 'The Voice' (12.04 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.1, #1) followed by a special preview of 'The New Normal' (6.91 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.5, #T3) and a repeat of 'Go...
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells Guests on JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
Tony nominee Andrew Rannells visited NBC's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about his new NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL, which premieres tonight. On the show, Rannells spoke about the over 500 performances of 'Book of Mormon' he appeared in and called the show, 'an amazing job that chan...
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
Tony nominee Andrew Rannells visited NBC's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about his new NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL, which premieres tonight. On the show, Rannells spoke about the over 500 performances of 'Book of Mormon' he appeared in and called the show, 'an amazing job that chan...
Andrew Rannells Guests on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS Tonight, 9/11
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2012
Andrew Rannells will guest on Bravo TV's late night talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! tonight, September 11th, the night his new sitcom, 'The New Normal' premieres on NBC. He will be joined by Nicole Richie on the show....
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2012
Andrew Rannells will guest on Bravo TV's late night talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! tonight, September 11th, the night his new sitcom, 'The New Normal' premieres on NBC. He will be joined by Nicole Richie on the show....
STAGE TUBE: Rannells, Barkin & Bartha Discuss THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2012
NBC has just released interviews with the stars of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL. Below, watch as Andrew Rannells discusses the universal core message of the show, Ellen Barkin discusses her character's harsh demeanor and Justin Bartha discusses the surprising way two families come together in the ...
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2012
NBC has just released interviews with the stars of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL. Below, watch as Andrew Rannells discusses the universal core message of the show, Ellen Barkin discusses her character's harsh demeanor and Justin Bartha discusses the surprising way two families come together in the ...
NBC to Preview THE NEW NORMAL After 'The Voice' Debut Tonight, 9/10
by TV News Desk - September 10, 2012
NBC will add a series preview of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL tonight, September 10 (10-10:30 p.m. ET) following the season premiere of 'The Voice' (8-10 p.m. ET). 'The New Normal' will premiere in its regular day and time on the following night - Tuesday, September 11 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) - with a ne...
by TV News Desk - September 10, 2012
NBC will add a series preview of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL tonight, September 10 (10-10:30 p.m. ET) following the season premiere of 'The Voice' (8-10 p.m. ET). 'The New Normal' will premiere in its regular day and time on the following night - Tuesday, September 11 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) - with a ne...
Jackie Hoffman Joins Provincetown Broadway at The Art House Series
by Kelsey Denette - September 07, 2012
Jackie Hoffman, the Broadway star of The Addams Family, Xanadu and Hairspray, and of TV's new series The New Normal, from Glee creator Ryan Murphy, will appear in a new show on September 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 pm, when she brings a hilarious close to this summer's star-studded Broadway at The Art Hou...
by Kelsey Denette - September 07, 2012
Jackie Hoffman, the Broadway star of The Addams Family, Xanadu and Hairspray, and of TV's new series The New Normal, from Glee creator Ryan Murphy, will appear in a new show on September 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 pm, when she brings a hilarious close to this summer's star-studded Broadway at The Art Hou...
STAGE TUBE: Ellen Barkin Chats THE NEW NORMAL on 'Jimmy Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - September 06, 2012
THE NEW NORMAL's Ellen Barkin appeared on NBC's 'Late Show With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about her new comedy premiering September 11th. Barkin spoke about the controversy surrounding the Ryan Murphy-created series which tells the story of a gay couple who relies on a surrogate to have a bab...
by Caryn Robbins - September 06, 2012
THE NEW NORMAL's Ellen Barkin appeared on NBC's 'Late Show With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about her new comedy premiering September 11th. Barkin spoke about the controversy surrounding the Ryan Murphy-created series which tells the story of a gay couple who relies on a surrogate to have a bab...
NBC to Preview THE NEW NORMAL After 'The Voice' Debut, 9/10
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2012
NBC will add a series preview of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL on Monday, September 10 (10-10:30 p.m. ET) following the season premiere of 'The Voice' (8-10 p.m. ET). 'The New Normal' will premiere in its regular day and time on the following night - Tuesday, September 11 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) - with a ...
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2012
NBC will add a series preview of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL on Monday, September 10 (10-10:30 p.m. ET) following the season premiere of 'The Voice' (8-10 p.m. ET). 'The New Normal' will premiere in its regular day and time on the following night - Tuesday, September 11 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) - with a ...
Paley Center Livestreams All Panels at PlayFest 2012, Now thru Sept 11
by TV News Desk - September 05, 2012
The Paley Center for Media announced today that it will partner with Livestream to offer live streaming of all panels at PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties, today, September 5 - 11 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....
by TV News Desk - September 05, 2012
The Paley Center for Media announced today that it will partner with Livestream to offer live streaming of all panels at PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties, today, September 5 - 11 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....
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