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Schmigadoon! and Ragtime Dominate the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards
theater20 days ago

Schmigadoon! and Ragtime Dominate the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Schmigadoon! and Ragtime each earned five awards at the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, sharing top honors with Schmigadoon! winning Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Ragtime taking Outstanding Revival of a Musical; Ragtime also earned Lead Performer (Joshua Henry), Featured Performer (Ben Levi Ross), Outstanding Direction (Lear deBessonet), and Outstanding Video/Projection Design (59 Studio), while Schmigadoon! won for its Book, Choreography, Orchestrations, and Costume Design. Death of a Salesman revival was the season’s most-awarded play with four wins, and The Lost Boys picked up two design awards. The awards ceremony is May 21 at MMAC Theater; full nominees and winners are listed in the article.

via Playbill|
#broadway#off-broadway#outer-critics-circle-awards
Schmigadoon! Scores Broadway Extension After 12 Tony Nominations
theater23 days ago

Schmigadoon! Scores Broadway Extension After 12 Tony Nominations

Schmigadoon!, the Broadway musical parody of Golden Age shows, has extended its Nederlander Theatre run by four months due to 12 Tony Award nominations. The Best Musical nominee will now play through January 3, 2027, after opening April 20, 2026. Starring Alex Brightman with Sara Chase and Ana Gasteyer, the show is directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, with a book and score by Cinco Paul.

via Deadline|
#broadway#extension#nederlandertheatre
Schmigadoon! and Liberation Lead Early 2026 Tony Odds
entertainment24 days ago

Schmigadoon! and Liberation Lead Early 2026 Tony Odds

Gold Derby's Tony Awards odds after the 2026 nominations place Schmigadoon! and Liberation at the front in the top races, with Death of a Salesman leading Best Play Revival, Cats vs Ragtime dueling for Best Musical Revival, and Joshua Henry favored for Best Actor (Musical) while Caissie Levy leads Best Actress (Musical). The analysis blends forecasts from experts, editors, and hundreds of Gold Derby users, highlighting where odds are leaning as the June 7 ceremony approaches at Radio City Music Hall.

via Gold Derby|
#broadway#entertainment#gold-derby
Tony Awards 2026: The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! Top Nominations With 12 Each
arts26 days ago

Tony Awards 2026: The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! Top Nominations With 12 Each

The 79th Tony Awards nominations were revealed May 5, led by The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!, each with 12 nominations (including Best Musical). Ragtime follows with 11 nominations, while Death of a Salesman is the top-nominated play with nine. The ceremony takes place June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ for Premium members, with Pink set to host. A full nominees list spans Best Play, Best Musical, revivals, acting, design and more.

via Playbill|
#arts#broadway#ragtime
Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! Dominate 2026 Tony Nominations
entertainment26 days ago

Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! Dominate 2026 Tony Nominations

Deadline reports the 79th Tony Awards nominations, led by The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! with 12 nominations apiece, followed by Ragtime with 11 and Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show with nine each. About 30 eligible productions opened this season. The ceremony returns to Radio City Music Hall in NYC with Pink hosting, airing June 7, 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Notable early notes include no Lea Michele for Chess and Rose Byrne’s rare Oscar/Tony dual nomination; the full nominees list is provided.

via Deadline|
#broadway#entertainment#schmigadoon
Schmigadoon! Broadway hits its musical stride
arts-and-entertainment1 month ago

Schmigadoon! Broadway hits its musical stride

A roundup of arts-and-tech stories: Schmigadoon! on Broadway is praised as a faithful, high-energy transfer that makes the show sing live, aided by stagecraft and a sharp fourth-wall conceit; Titanique follows with Barrera delivering a winning, silly Titanic spoof; the issue also includes a Wiki Wormhole piece on the Quadro Tracker scam and an InventHelp feature arguing science fiction often seeds real-world invention.

via AV Club|
#arts-and-entertainment#broadway#inventhelp
Schmigadoon! Goes Broadway, Keeps Its Inside Jokes (But Questions Its Ambition)
theater1 month ago

Schmigadoon! Goes Broadway, Keeps Its Inside Jokes (But Questions Its Ambition)

On Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre, Schmigadoon! moves from Apple TV+ to live stage with exuberant choreography and pastiche-filled bravado, delivering a technically polished homage to Rodgers and Hammerstein-era musicals. But despite strong craft and a gleeful score, the transition from screen to stage exposes a tension: the episodic book and inside jokes threaten momentum and Melissa’s defined 'I want' arc, leaving Brightman and Chase to anchor a show that’s more affectionately clever than emotionally bold. The production gleams with nostalgia and large-scale numbers, yet sidesteps the darker, messier notes of the era, opting to please rather than challenge. In short, Schmigadoon! is entertaining and well-made, but it invites reflection on whether Broadway should aim for more than glossy nostalgia.

via Vulture|
#broadway#musical#review
Schmigadoon! Elevates Broadway Parody to Meta-Musical Mastery
theater1 month ago

Schmigadoon! Elevates Broadway Parody to Meta-Musical Mastery

A live Broadway take on Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! borrows Brigadoon and other Golden Age scores to create a self-aware parody, with Alex Brightman and Sara Chase leading a town that traps lovers until true love is found; director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli guides a witty Act 1 and a more imaginative Act 2, with cameos from Ana Gasteyer et al. The reviewer suggests condensing Season 1’s arc for clarity and questions long‑term viability, but calls the production an exuberant, entertaining meta-musical spoof.

via Chicago Tribune|
#broadway#parody#review
Corn Puddin’ Sparks Broadway Schmigadoon! Revival
theater1 month ago

Corn Puddin’ Sparks Broadway Schmigadoon! Revival

Deadline’s Schmigadoon! Broadway review finds a bright, crowd-pleasing pastiche of Golden Age musicals—lavish costumes, high-energy numbers, and playful nods to Carousel, The Music Man, and more—anchored by Ana Gasteyer and a lively ensemble; while Alex Brightman’s Josh is less engaged, the show’s corn-puddin’ humor and nostalgic riffing keep the Nederlander Theatre production buoyant and entertaining.

via Deadline|
#anagasteyer#broadway#musicaltheater
"Schmigadoon! Season 3 Not Renewed by Apple TV+"
entertainment2 years ago

"Schmigadoon! Season 3 Not Renewed by Apple TV+"

Apple TV Plus has cancelled the musical satire "Schmigadoon!" after two seasons, with co-creator Cinco Paul expressing gratitude to the cast, crew, and fans. The Season 2 finale provided a definitive ending, allowing the central duo to leave Schmicago and return to New York City. The star-studded ensemble included Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, and Kristin Chenoweth. Fans are invited to share their thoughts on the show's conclusion.

via TVLine|
#apple-tv-plus#cancellation#entertainment
Emmys Reject Category Change for 'Schmigadoon!' and Question Lead Actor Eligibility in 'Jury Duty' Submission
television-awards3 years ago

Emmys Reject Category Change for 'Schmigadoon!' and Question Lead Actor Eligibility in 'Jury Duty' Submission

The Television Academy has denied Apple's petition to move "Schmigadoon!" from the comedy series category to the scripted variety category for the upcoming Emmy Awards. The scripted variety category is defined as shows that are primarily scripted or loosely-scripted improv with discrete scenes, satire, musical numbers, monologues, comedy stand-ups, sketches, etc. "Schmigadoon!" has ongoing story elements and recurring characters, making it more suitable for the comedy series category. The show will have to compete for one of the eight spots in outstanding comedy series, where two other Apple series, "Ted Lasso" and "Shrinking," are already competing. Emmy submissions are due on May 9.

via Variety|
#comedy-series#emmy-awards#schmigadoon
"Schmigadoon!" Season 2: A Jazzed-Up Revival for All Viewers.
entertainment3 years ago

"Schmigadoon!" Season 2: A Jazzed-Up Revival for All Viewers.

"Schmigadoon!" Season 2 takes the musical parody to a wider scope with a new setting in Schmicago, where the show embraces a different storytelling rhythm and a fuller visual language. The show's pacing and playfulness work from a baseline and indulge in its own flourishes where they're best suited. The new season also has a better balance between the relationship of the main characters and the rest of the Schmicagoans. The show continues to stand alongside shows like "Documentary Now!" and "American Vandal" as shows that work on an inside baseball level and out of context, too.

via IndieWire|
#apple-tv#comedy#entertainment