What, dare say, is “the ultimate musical theatre challenge”? Well, Sondheim, that is! Otherwise known as the greatest living musical theatre dramatist and the subject of this week's GLEE - FOLLIES to SWEENEY TODD and INTO THE WOODS. And, touching, timely and terrific tribute it was.
We all know our favorite Ohioans turned New Yorkers have been having all kinds of big fun since they arrived, but as we know, New York while magical, can also be a rough and tumble kind of town. Tonight, the less than gleeful side of New York rears its ugly head, leaving our favorite former glee clubbers to pick up the pieces. Tonight's episode will deal with some harsh subject matter, so viewer discretion is advised. Sam, Rachel, Kurt, and Blaine attend a candle light vigil and channel the emotion into "No One Is Alone" from Into the Woods as they pay their respects. The producer of Funny Girl gives the company a pep talk, wanting and demanding a hit from his actors. Rachel discusses her scheduling conflicts with NYADA with her producer, who gives her a pass to finish out the year with a critique from the staff. Mercedes catches Sam watching Facts of Life, and joins him for all the 80's girl-school fun. Sam has tried everything to sleep better, even getting Blaine to read him Star Wars fan-fic, but nothing seems to work. Sam asks Mercedes about why she broke up with him, and her answer doesn't stick, as the two go at it on the couch. The weekly pot-luck dinner continues, as news of a neighbor being gay bashed (and lucky to be alive) breaks the joyful mood, but talk quickly turns to the winter critique at NYADA, which is challenging the NYADA hopefuls to Sondheim. Sam brings Mercedes to the East River to make some wishes, and their cute couple status begins to rise even more. Mercedes tells Sam she's willing to give them a chance, but wants it to be taken slowly with boundaries and rules to be implemented. Mercedes, being the strong independent woman she is, channels all of that ferocity into "You Make Me Feel like a Natural Woman".
TVLine writes that Oscar-winner Shirley MacLaine (Downton Abbey) is set to appear in an upcoming arc on FOX's GLEE. Her first episode will air later this month.
Broadway headliner and GLEE breakout star Lea Michele is circling a role in a brand new animated musical in the Bollywood style from ENCHANTED director Kevin Lima, featuring songs by BOMBAY DREAMS composer A.R. Rahman and WICKED composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
The current season of the FOX musical dramedy Glee will be cut short by two episodes.
Amber Riley is known for being the proud diva Mercedes Jones on the mega-hit show Glee. Now she is back for a second appearance on The Queen Latifah Show to perform her original song "Colorblind".
On last night's episode of GLEE titled 'New New York,' it's few months after the end of the glee club, New Directions alumni are adjusting to their new lives in the Big Apple
A new dawn. A new day. Best day? Best episode in… forever! GLEE made the official move to the Big Apple with this week's ep and with it came a revitalized, fresh new tone, style and locale while still providing some sensational musical sequences as we have come to expect - except now, in a whole new milieu. FUNNY GIRL, too!
FOX's hit musical dramedy series GLEE is set to make the big move from Lima, OH, to New York, NY, on this week's show and the majority of the cast of the series as it now stands are featured on a new social media image just posted on the official Facebook page.
Last night's second part of the celebratory 100th episode, titled “New Directions”, written and directed by co-creator Brad Falchuk, delivered a recognizable vibe and welcome feeling of the first season of the show - as is all too apt considering the series is transitioning before our very eyes and ears to a predominantly New York City-set storyline. McKinley Goodbyes!
Below, check out a promo for GLEE's 'New New York', set to air on FOX on April 1, 2014! In the episode, a few months after the end of the Glee club, New Directions alumni are adjusting to their new lives in the Big Apple: Blaine and Sam have moved in with Kurt, while Artie experiences difficulties navigating the mean streets of Manhattan. Also, Rachel gets accustomed to being a Broadway star, and Mercedes (guest star Amber Riley) moves to New York to work on her album. Watch below!
On tonight's episode of FOX's GLEE, as the fate of the glee club becomes a reality, April and Holly plot a plan to save New Directions. Get a first listen to all the performances!
The cast of FOX's hit musical dramedy series GLEE share their enthusiasm for the rabid fanbase afforded the show, nicknamed gleeks, as part of a new video featurette.
On last night's landmark episode of Glee titled '100', current and past members of New Directions reunited for one final assignment - to reinvent their favorite performances. In honor of the milestone, series regulars were joined by returning favorites Dianna Agron, Heather Morris, Amber Riley for the episode's celebration. Check out coverage of the GLEE-ked out red carpet below!
On last night's 100th episode of GLEE, current and past members of New Directions reunite for one final assignment - to reinvent their favorite performances.
The Beatles once sang, 'You say goodbye / I say hello,' and so it goes with the gang on FOX's hit musical dramedy GLEE - new beginnings; new endings; and, well, New Directions, too. GLEE's '100' episode reunited the original crew - minus, of course, the tragically deceased Cory Monteith, who played headlining football hero Finn and who was paid elegant tribute with grace and class both last week and this week in his absence - with the addition of the new gleeks added in the ensuing seasons. While many of the new stars never managed to capture the lighting in a bottle that the originals commanded, it is undeniable that they each provided their own special spice in the GLEE stew and a handful broke out to considerable prominence on Broadway and beyond, particularly in the case of Darren Criss aka Blaine. Nonetheless, what made us all fall in love with GLEE in the first place, lo, more than five seasons ago, was that original recipe - and it's still as savory, spicy, sweet and mouth-watering as ever, as last night's spectacular celebratory entry showcased in spades; and hearts, too. But, yet, we are forced to ask: is this the end or the beginning?
Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough are bringing their own all-new dance production, MOVE LIVE ON TOUR, to Wells Fargo Center for the Arts (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa) on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 8 p.m. MOVE LIVE ON TOUR will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of talented dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in-between. Tickets are $69 and $49 and will be available starting Friday, March 21, 2014 at 12 p.m., online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by phone at 707.546.3600, or at the ticket office at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.
Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production, MOVE LIVE ON TOUR, onstage across North America beginning May 28 through July, 2014. The show will be at the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, Indiana, on Tuesday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. MOVE LIVE ON TOUR will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of talented dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in-between.
On tonight's landmark episode of Glee titled '100', current and past members of New Directions reunite for one final assignment - to reinvent their favorite performances. But these new versions of the series' most iconic tracks should not be seen as goodbye to Glee club. On the contrary, they are celebrations of what the club has meant to each and every member. Don't miss the all-new '100' episode of Glee airing tonight, March 18th on FOX!
Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production, MOVE LIVE ON TOUR, onstage across North America beginning May 28 through July of 2014. MOVE LIVE ON TOUR will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of talented dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in-between. The tour stops at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, on Sunday, June 29, 2014.
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