As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, GLEE will feature a Britney Spears tribute episode in its second season, premiering September 21, 2010 on FOX. Says GLEE star Lea Michele of the episode: it's '15 music videos inside this episode, very much like the Madonna [tribute episode].' Heather Morris, who plays 'Brittany' on the show, will be playing Britney Spears in a dream sequence. To date, however, GLEE execs were mum on whether or not Spears herself would be making a cameo in the episode. Series creator Ryan Murphy has finally spilled the beans and revealed on Ryan Seacrest's radio show today that - yes - Spears would be appearing on the show.
GLEE creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy may be bringing his hit television musical comedy to the Great White Way, according to a report by The New York Times. As GLEE's success continues to grow, Murphy has continued to reach out and tackle new projects. His film adaptation of 'Eat Pray Love' with Julia Roberts hits theatres this month, and his name has recently been attached as a possible director for the upcoming WICKED film adaptation. Sony's co-chairwoman Amy Pascal is quoted as saying, 'I'll do anything Ryan wants.' There is no word on a possible timeline for a Broadway production of GLEE.
GLEE's Ryan Murphy has confirmed that Jonathan Groff will return for the show's second season, People's TV Watch reports. Groff will appear in two episodes in the spring.
GLEE co-creator Ryan Murphy has received CDs and a note saying 'I hope you'll consider some of these songs for GLEE' from Paul McCartney, CNN's Marquee Blog reports.
Yesterday, August 2, 2010, co-creator of Glee, Ryan Murphy, participated in the panel for Glee during Fox's Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills, California.
Zap2it reports on some upcoming GLEE details, shared by executive producer/creator Ryan Murphy at a press conference today.
On upcoming guest directors, Murphy reveals: 'Adam Shankman is doing one, I think that's great. I think he's doing Episode 8 or 9 of the first 10.' As for future GLEE-helmers, he says, 'I'm just now getting calls from big movie directors who love the show. I can't say who they are obviously. I have talked to Baz Luhrmann about it. I love him and he loves the show, but his schedule is so crazy.'
'Glee' stars Lea Michele and Heather Morris were recently interviewed by Access Hollywood about season two's upcoming Britney Spears tribute episode. Michele, who has read the script, describes it as '15 music videos inside this episode, very much like the Madonna [tribute episode].' Heather Morris, who plays 'Brittany,' will be playing Britney Spears in a dream sequence. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the interview below!
Last night, July 27, the cast of GLEE performed a special concert, the GLEE Academy Event at the Music Box Theate in Hollywood. Everyone's favorite Gleeks were in attendance, including Broadway darlings Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison. BroadwayWorld brings you official red carpet coverage of the event below!
EW.com's Ausiello Files confirms that Cheyenne Jackson is the latest stage and small screen favorite to join the cast of GLEE as a recurring guest star - specifically, as the new coach of Vocal Adrenaline (taking over for Idina Menzel's character).
According to Celebritology.com Co-Creator of GLEE Ryan Murphy confirmed that Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel will return to the hit show this fall reprising their respective roles. Murphy says the appearances will be guest appearances not regular roles.
The cast and creatives of GLEE made a special appearance at the 2010 Comic Con fest. in San Diego this weekend, spending several hours chatting and signing autographs for fans. Click Below to see GLEE at Comic Con!
Perez Hilton reports that 'Glee' creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy is finalizing a four-year deal with 20th Century Fox for $24 million. It will include profits from 'Glee' music, merchandise, and touring productions. The deal could net Murphy up to $10 million per year if 'Glee' continues its current rate of success.
According to Zap2it.com Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk the co-creators of GLEE have confirmed that Kristin Chenoweth will return to the hit TV show next season reprising her Emmy nominated role as April Rhodes. The co-creators are also planning to bring back Jonathan Groff as Jesse St. James, although they will have to work around Groff's busy schedule, Groff is set to star in a revival of DREATHTRAP in London.
ET reports that GLEE's Executive Producer Ryan Murphy has confirmed a Britney Spears tribute episode is currently being written. The article also notes that Spears will be the focus of only the first of two GLEE tribute episodes next season. As for the second tribute, airing after the 2011 Super Bowl, Murphy teased that ET was 'close' in guessing Michael Jackson.'
Despite previously reported speculation to the contrary, a rep for Katie Holmes has confirmed to Us Weekly that the All My Sons alumna will not be appearing on GLEE next season. Holmes was reportedly in talks for a deal that will give her a role for five episodes during GLEE's second season.
GLEE summer camps are being created throughout the United States, the Chicago Tribune reports. Camps based on the hit television show have been started in Illinois, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Indiana and Utah, the Tribune states.
