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It’s SMASH vs. Justin Bieber this morning, and SMASH is winning.
Except that Bieber also has songs at #28 and #75 (even as “Broadway, Here I Come” has climbed to #83). Smash is only winning if you purposely ignore facts.
And do we want to talk about how many Glee songs currently outrank Smash?
Watching Oliver! today, I was struck by how much Oliver’s first encounter with Artful Dodger plays like a gay cruising scene. (I mean, just look at Oliver’s stance!)
Now I am mentally scripting a spec script for Glee involving Kurt cruising someone in the village who then sings “Consider Yourself” as he introduces Kurt to the piano bar scene in a delightfully choreographed romp through Marie’s Crisis, the Duplex, etc.
Come on guys, even Xanadu pulled off a makeover montage. XANADU.
I stopped watching Glee about two-thirds of the way through this season, but I continued DVRing the show. Over the last couple of days I just burned through the rest of the episodes. Most of my complaints about the show remain, but as always, there are flashes of brilliance that feel like rewards for shrugging off the inconsistent characterizations, dropped plot lines, etc.
Whoever had the idea for Chris Colfer’s Kurt to perform Peter Allen’s “Not The Boy Next Door” deserves the grand prize for Glee season 3. This was the perfect melding of song, character, context, and performance. So good, I’ve almost forgotten the abominable “Rain in Spain” punked up for Puck and the boys. (shudder)
I missed most of the second half of the season. And whatever my complaints, and I’m sure they will be legion, Kurt explaining Lesbian Bed Death to Rachel is a key moment in television history.
Someone should do a YouTube edit of just the gay bits of Glee, since they seem to be the only parts that are consistently well-written. That would be so much more entertaining than watching the entire show.
(I should note that I am writing this while watching the Valentine’s Day episode. Haven’t seen this week’s yet, which I understand might change my feelings on this.)
AND SO IT BEGINS~
i squealed so fucking loud oh my god
yes yes yes
“Writers”
Someone should take the key and keep it till September. But seriously, let’s hope an improvement shows.
That gathering looks awfully white and overwhelmingly male.
(via henriklemon)
Theater News
Glee To Return to FOX on September 20
By: Andy Propst · Jun 23, 2011 · Los Angeles
FOX’s hit series Glee will have its third season premiere on Tuesday, September 20 at 8pm (ET/PT).Glee, which focuses on life among the members of the glee club at McKinley High, stars Lea MIchele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Jayma Mays, Naya Rivera, Chord Overstreet, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron, Darren Criss, Harry Shum, Jr, Mike O’Malley, and Mark Salling.
The network has also announced that the new series, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, which stars two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran, will premiere on November 23 at 9:30pm
In addition, Raising Hope, featuring Martha Plimpton, will have its second season premiere on September 30 at 9:30pm
As previously announced, the FOX 2011-2012 season will kick-off on September 18 with the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Jane Lynch.
Dear Theatermania.
This is not Theater News. This is Television News. Hope this helps.
Love,
David
