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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Andrew Rannells to Guest on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS, 9/11
by Caryn Robbins - August 31, 2012
Andrew Rannells will guest on Bravo TV's late night talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! on Tuesday, September 11th, the night his new sitcom, 'The New Normal' premieres on NBC. He will be joined by Nicole Richie on the show....
by Caryn Robbins - August 31, 2012
Andrew Rannells will guest on Bravo TV's late night talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! on Tuesday, September 11th, the night his new sitcom, 'The New Normal' premieres on NBC. He will be joined by Nicole Richie on the show....
Ellen Barkin Responds to 'NEW NORMAL' Controversy
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2012
TVGuide.com reports that actress Ellen Barkin is standing behind her response to the recent controversy over a Mormon-owned Utah TV station that is refusing to air her new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station told the Salt Lake Tribune last week that they were not comfortable with the show'...
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2012
TVGuide.com reports that actress Ellen Barkin is standing behind her response to the recent controversy over a Mormon-owned Utah TV station that is refusing to air her new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station told the Salt Lake Tribune last week that they were not comfortable with the show'...
Paley Center to Livestream All Panels at PlayFest 2012
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 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, September 5 - 11 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 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, September 5 - 11 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....
STAGE TUBE: Pilot Episode of NBC's THE NEW NORMAL, Starring Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha & Ellen Barkin
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2012
Fans can now view the pilot episode of NBC's new comedy THE NEW NORMAL two weeks before it airs on NBC! The series, starring Broadway vets Andrew Rannells and Ellen Barkin, will premiere on September 11th at 9:30/ET. Check out the episode below!...
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2012
Fans can now view the pilot episode of NBC's new comedy THE NEW NORMAL two weeks before it airs on NBC! The series, starring Broadway vets Andrew Rannells and Ellen Barkin, will premiere on September 11th at 9:30/ET. Check out the episode below!...
Jackie Hoffman Lands Role on NBC's THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2012
TVGuide.com reports that Jackie Hoffman has just landed a 'possibly recurring' role on the upcoming NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The comedian will portray the mother of Justin Bartha's David on the show....
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2012
TVGuide.com reports that Jackie Hoffman has just landed a 'possibly recurring' role on the upcoming NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The comedian will portray the mother of Justin Bartha's David on the show....
Utah TV Station Nixes NBC Comedy THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2012
EW reports that a Mormon-owned Utah TV station is refusing to air the new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station, which also gave a thumbs down to last year's controversial series 'The Playboy Club,' told the Salt Lake Tribune that they were not comfortable with the show's content. The comedy...
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2012
EW reports that a Mormon-owned Utah TV station is refusing to air the new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station, which also gave a thumbs down to last year's controversial series 'The Playboy Club,' told the Salt Lake Tribune that they were not comfortable with the show's content. The comedy...
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/23- Andrew Rannells
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2012
Happy Birthday, Andrew Rannells! Rannells played Bob Gaudio in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys. In January 2009, he reprised the role of Gaudio in the musical's Broadway production. Rannells originated the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, a musical written by South Park creators Tre...
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2012
Happy Birthday, Andrew Rannells! Rannells played Bob Gaudio in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys. In January 2009, he reprised the role of Gaudio in the musical's Broadway production. Rannells originated the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, a musical written by South Park creators Tre...
Matthew Perry to Host NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2012
NBC pulls back the curtain with an exclusive backstage pass of the network's new and returning series for Fall 2012, hosted by Matthew Perry and the cast of NBC's new comedy "Go On," in THE NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW SHOW....
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2012
NBC pulls back the curtain with an exclusive backstage pass of the network's new and returning series for Fall 2012, hosted by Matthew Perry and the cast of NBC's new comedy "Go On," in THE NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW SHOW....
NeNe Leakes, Robert Ulrich Host THE GLEE PROJECT LIVE REUNION Tonight, 8/14
by TV News Desk - August 14, 2012
Oxygen announced NeNe Leakes and Robert Ulrich will host THE GLEE PROJECT LIVE REUNION airing on Oxygen.com directly after the season two winner is crowned tonight, August 14 at 11pm ET....
by TV News Desk - August 14, 2012
Oxygen announced NeNe Leakes and Robert Ulrich will host THE GLEE PROJECT LIVE REUNION airing on Oxygen.com directly after the season two winner is crowned tonight, August 14 at 11pm ET....
STAGE TUBE: Extended Preview of Andrew Rannells in THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2012
NBC made the most of its huge Olympic audience by previewing some of its most anticipated fall series during the London 2012 coverage. Included in the previews was an extended clip of 'Revolution', a full pilot preview for Matthew Perry's 'Go On' and a two-minute sneak peek for THE NEW NORMAL, starr...
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2012
NBC made the most of its huge Olympic audience by previewing some of its most anticipated fall series during the London 2012 coverage. Included in the previews was an extended clip of 'Revolution', a full pilot preview for Matthew Perry's 'Go On' and a two-minute sneak peek for THE NEW NORMAL, starr...
Line-Up Announced for PALEYFEST: Fall TV Preview Parties
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2012
The Paley Center for Media will present the annual PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties, Sept. 5-11 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. The week-long series will offer free premiere screenings of the highly anticipated new shows of the fall season before they air....
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2012
The Paley Center for Media will present the annual PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties, Sept. 5-11 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. The week-long series will offer free premiere screenings of the highly anticipated new shows of the fall season before they air....
NBC to Offer Sampling of All New Fall Series Prior to Network Broadcast
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2012
NBC again will offer full-episode, pre-sampling versions of its new fall series prior to the network time-period premieres as each new primetime program will receive a digital sampling window for marketing and promotional purposes over multiple platforms leading into the regular series premiere....
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2012
NBC again will offer full-episode, pre-sampling versions of its new fall series prior to the network time-period premieres as each new primetime program will receive a digital sampling window for marketing and promotional purposes over multiple platforms leading into the regular series premiere....
GLEE's Ryan Murphy to Receive Int'l Emmy Founders Award
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2012
Producer/writer Ryan Murphy, who reinvented the musical comedy genre with his hit series GLEE, and promotes acceptance and inclusion through his globally successful television and movie work, will receive the 2012 International Emmy Founders Award....
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2012
Producer/writer Ryan Murphy, who reinvented the musical comedy genre with his hit series GLEE, and promotes acceptance and inclusion through his globally successful television and movie work, will receive the 2012 International Emmy Founders Award....
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Rannells, Dunst in Trailer for BACHELORETTE
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2012
The first trailer for the comedy BACHELORETTE, an adaptation of Leslye Headland's off-Broadway show, has just been released. The film stars Isla Fisher, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Scott and James Marsden. And Broadway fans will be surprised to see Tony nominee Andrew Rannells show up as a stripper dressed ...
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2012
The first trailer for the comedy BACHELORETTE, an adaptation of Leslye Headland's off-Broadway show, has just been released. The film stars Isla Fisher, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Scott and James Marsden. And Broadway fans will be surprised to see Tony nominee Andrew Rannells show up as a stripper dressed ...
THE NEW NORMAL Gets 9/11 Premiere on NBC; GO ON on 8/8
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012
NBC has announced fall premiere dates for most of its upcoming series. Among the freshman shows will be THE NEW NORMAL, starring Book of Mormon's Andrew Rannells, which will have its premiere on September 11 at 9:30 pm/ET....
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012
NBC has announced fall premiere dates for most of its upcoming series. Among the freshman shows will be THE NEW NORMAL, starring Book of Mormon's Andrew Rannells, which will have its premiere on September 11 at 9:30 pm/ET....
Bartha, Rickman to Star in Indie Film CBGB
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2012
Deadline.com reports that Justin Bartha has joined the cast of 'CBGB'. The actor will portray Stiv Bators, lead singer of the 'Dead Boys', in the upcoming indie punk film. Randall Miller is set to direct....
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2012
Deadline.com reports that Justin Bartha has joined the cast of 'CBGB'. The actor will portray Stiv Bators, lead singer of the 'Dead Boys', in the upcoming indie punk film. Randall Miller is set to direct....
Ryan Murphy Talks NORMAL HEART, NEW NORMAL, GLEE, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2012
GLEE creator Ryan Murphy recently chatted with Vulture about many of his upcoming projects, which include a film version of THE NORMAL HEART, A NEW NORMAL (featuring theatre veterans Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha), and more. Murphy revealed on THE NEW NORMAL: 'It's a lot of different ways of loo...
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2012
GLEE creator Ryan Murphy recently chatted with Vulture about many of his upcoming projects, which include a film version of THE NORMAL HEART, A NEW NORMAL (featuring theatre veterans Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha), and more. Murphy revealed on THE NEW NORMAL: 'It's a lot of different ways of loo...
STAGE TUBE: NBC Releases GO ON & NEW NORMAL Trailers!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2012
After announcing its fall line-up today, NBC has released trailers for all its new shows, including GO ON, starring Broadway's Laura Benanti and THE NEW NORMAL, starring BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells. Checkthem out below!...
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2012
After announcing its fall line-up today, NBC has released trailers for all its new shows, including GO ON, starring Broadway's Laura Benanti and THE NEW NORMAL, starring BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells. Checkthem out below!...
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by - May 13, 2012
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STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha et al. in THE NEW NORMAL!
by Stage Tube - May 13, 2012
NBC's upcoming comedy series THE NEW NORMAL, starring THE BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells and also Justin Bartha, has just released new sneak-peek clips from the show. Check out the videos below!...
by Stage Tube - May 13, 2012
NBC's upcoming comedy series THE NEW NORMAL, starring THE BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells and also Justin Bartha, has just released new sneak-peek clips from the show. Check out the videos below!...
NBC Announces New Line-Up; SMASH Season 2 Set for Mid-Season
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
NBC has revealed its fall 2012 TV schedule, and plans to hold Smash until midseason and move Community to Friday nights, as first reported by TVLine.com....
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
NBC has revealed its fall 2012 TV schedule, and plans to hold Smash until midseason and move Community to Friday nights, as first reported by TVLine.com....
NBC Releases Synopsis of Andrew Rannells' THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012
NBC has released a synopsis of its upcoming comedy series THE NEW NORMAL, starring 'Book of Mormons' Andrew Rannells. The series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ryan Murphy Productions....
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012
NBC has released a synopsis of its upcoming comedy series THE NEW NORMAL, starring 'Book of Mormons' Andrew Rannells. The series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ryan Murphy Productions....
NBC Close to Renewing 30 ROCK For Final Season
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2012
Deadline.com reports that the NBC comedy 30 ROCK will most likely return for a seventh and final season next year. The season is expected to be comprised of 13 to 14 episodes....
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2012
Deadline.com reports that the NBC comedy 30 ROCK will most likely return for a seventh and final season next year. The season is expected to be comprised of 13 to 14 episodes....
NBC Picks Up Ryan Murphy's New Sitcom THE NEW NORMAL, Starring Andrew Rannells & Justin Bartha
by Nicole Rosky - May 07, 2012
According to a report by Vulture, GLEE producer Ryan Murphy has just gained permission from NBC chief Bob Greenblatt to begin hiring writers for his third series, The New Normal. The show has not been officially picked up, but this development nudges it much closer....
by Nicole Rosky - May 07, 2012
According to a report by Vulture, GLEE producer Ryan Murphy has just gained permission from NBC chief Bob Greenblatt to begin hiring writers for his third series, The New Normal. The show has not been officially picked up, but this development nudges it much closer....
NBC Closer to Green-Lighting Ryan Murphy's New Sitcom THE NEW NORMAL, Starring Andrew Rannells & Justin Bartha
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2012
According to a report by Vulture, GLEE producer Ryan Murphy has just gained permission from NBC chief Bob Greenblatt to begin hiring writers for his third series, The New Normal. The show has not been officially picked up, but this development nudges it much closer....
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2012
According to a report by Vulture, GLEE producer Ryan Murphy has just gained permission from NBC chief Bob Greenblatt to begin hiring writers for his third series, The New Normal. The show has not been officially picked up, but this development nudges it much closer....
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