Tag Archives: Glee

Today in Musical History: Glee

Posted on May 19, 2021 by boz

The musical TV series Glee premiered May 19, 2009, on Fox and continued for six seasons, ending its run on March 20, 2015, after 121 episodes. The show centered on the New Directions glee club at William McKinley H.S. in … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Jonathan Groff

Posted on March 26, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to two-time Tony nominee Jonathan Groff, born March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pa. Groff was active in his school drama clubs as well as the local Fulton Opera House and Ephrata Performing Arts Center. After graduating from Conestoga … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012: Top 5 Musical TV Moments

Posted on December 17, 2012 by boz

This week, I’ll be sharing my Best of 2012 lists. Today, it’s my countdown of musical TV moments during the calendar year, including a trio of songs in series about making music (from Broadway to high school and Nashville) to … Continue reading →

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2012 Emmy Nominations

Posted on July 19, 2012 by boz

The roster of nominees for the 64th Prime Time Emmy Awards were announced this morning by actress Kerry Washington (Scandal), ATAS chair Bruce Rosenblum, and host Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live), who substituted at the last minute (in pajamas) for … Continue reading →

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Glee Recap: Goodbye

Posted on June 1, 2012 by boz

As expected, “Goodbye,” the finale of Glee’s third season was awash in misty-eyed nostalgia, and director-writer Brad Falchuk wasted no time in prompting viewers to reach for their tissues. In the very first scene, we find Will (Matthew Morrison) watching … Continue reading →

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Glee Recap: Nationals

Posted on May 21, 2012 by boz

From its first shot, “Nationals” (the second hour of Glee’s back-to-back episodes) leads with its heart and not its head. Logic be damned, writer Ali Adler is out to tug at our basal emotions. Everyone is on edge as they … Continue reading →

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Glee Recap: Props

Posted on May 18, 2012 by boz

In the penultimate week of its third season, before several of its original characters say “Goodbye” (or at least graduate high school) next Tuesday, Glee offered a unique back-to-back offering: two hour-long episodes. The first hour of this doubleheader, “Props,” … Continue reading →

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Glee Graduation: Album Reviews

Posted on May 18, 2012 by boz

In time for this year’s season finale, and the graduation of several key characters in the series, Glee released its Graduation Album in stores this week. The compilation received generally negative reviews. As usual, Adam Anders and Ryan Murphy are … Continue reading →

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Glee Recap: Prom-asaurus

Posted on May 10, 2012 by boz

It’s prom time again, and as usually happens, the idea is better than the execution. When Principle Figgins (Iqbal Theba) tells Brittany (Heather Morris) she must improve her feeble record as class president – or he will abolish the position … Continue reading →

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Glee Recap: Choke

Posted on May 2, 2012 by boz

After two weeks of tribute shows, this week’s episode of Glee was thankfully unencumbered by retrofitted catalog songs, and it was refreshing to hear the nice balance of Broadway and pop songs that director Michael Uppendahl smoothly juggled amid the … Continue reading →

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