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Apple TV+ has canceled the musical comedy series "Schmigadoon" after two seasons, with co-creator Cinco Paul announcing the news on Instagram. The show featured an ensemble cast and was known for its original songs. Despite having a third season written, the series will not be continuing, leaving fans and creators disappointed.
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.
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.
"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.
The second season of the musical comedy satire, Schmigadoon!, premiered on Apple TV+ this week. The show takes place in the new fictional universe of Schmicago, where the characters find themselves struggling to start a family and their careers at a monotonous standstill. The show manages to both be nostalgic and lovingly subvert the problematic themes and blindspots of classic musicals. The series features a star-studded cast of stage veterans-turned-screen favorites, including Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Aaron Tveit, Ariana DeBose, and Jane Krakowski.
Cinco Paul, the creator and showrunner of Apple TV+'s musical tribute series "Schmigadoon!" walks us through the big opening number of season 2, which pays homage to "Magic To Do" from Pippin. The new season explores the darker and more mature musicals of the '60s and '70s in a new setting called "Schmicago." Paul talks about the challenges of putting the number together, the influences and references throughout the season, and mixing up the cast in different roles.
The first two episodes of Schmigadoon! Season 2, titled Schmicago, have been released on Apple TV+. The season takes on the grittier and darker musicals of the mid-’60s and ‘70s. The episodes feature parodies of Pippin, Cabaret, and Sweet Charity, among others, and introduce new characters played by Tituss Burgess and Patrick Page. The show continues to satirize the musical theatre genre while providing a comedic and entertaining experience for viewers.
"Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" is a surprisingly good prequel to the iconic movie, with a talented and diverse young cast and a bit of edge. Meanwhile, the second season of "Schmigadoon!" shifts to the edgier, sexier fare of the late 1960s and '70s, with riffs on classic musicals. While the musical parodies are fun, the story feels slight. Both shows highlight the boom time for musical series in the streaming era.