Dove Cameron knew from the jump that her first dance partner for “Schmigadoon!” Season 2 was going to be a bit wooden.
Their big moment comes at the end of the Apple TV+ musical comedy’s season premiere, when Cameron’s Jenny Banks, a livewire starlet with a jet-black flapper’s bob and a seductive stare, drags an unassuming wooden chair across the dimly lit stage of the Kratt Klubb.
Against a shimmering red backdrop, and flanked by her cabaret dancers, Jenny launches into a kiss-off song called “Kaput” that requires Cameron to balance on, straddle and eventually settle into a split on top of the chair.
“Let me tell you something about those chairs: they were not nailed down, and they weighed about four pounds each,” Cameron tells Variety. “Those fucking chairs are as flimsy as a piece of sourdough, and I was having a panic attack! It’s really...
Their big moment comes at the end of the Apple TV+ musical comedy’s season premiere, when Cameron’s Jenny Banks, a livewire starlet with a jet-black flapper’s bob and a seductive stare, drags an unassuming wooden chair across the dimly lit stage of the Kratt Klubb.
Against a shimmering red backdrop, and flanked by her cabaret dancers, Jenny launches into a kiss-off song called “Kaput” that requires Cameron to balance on, straddle and eventually settle into a split on top of the chair.
“Let me tell you something about those chairs: they were not nailed down, and they weighed about four pounds each,” Cameron tells Variety. “Those fucking chairs are as flimsy as a piece of sourdough, and I was having a panic attack! It’s really...
- 4/6/2023
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
"Schmigadoon," Apple TV+'s musical series that parodies iconic stage productions of the past, is back for season two - but don't expect the Golden Age musical numbers from season one. Season two - which the show renames "Schmicago" - turns its attention to the darker and sexier musicals of the 1960s and 1970s. Those productions - like the reference for the new title, "Chicago" - feature sex, murder, trauma, and war, and often don't end happily. In the series, Melissa (Cecily Strong) warns Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) that she's not as familiar with the shows of this era, so if that's you, too, we've got you covered. These are the biggest musical references for "Schmigadoon" season 2, aka "Schmicago."
"Pippin" in "Schmigadoon" Season 2
The very first song of the series, "Welcome to Schmicago," is a parody of "Magic to Do" from the 1972 musical "Pippin," and the choreography is very similar,...
"Pippin" in "Schmigadoon" Season 2
The very first song of the series, "Welcome to Schmicago," is a parody of "Magic to Do" from the 1972 musical "Pippin," and the choreography is very similar,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Sally Bowles, is that you?
Schmigadoon!‘s Season 2 premiere sees Melissa and Josh venture into the world of Schmicago, a mishmash of 1960s and ’70s musicals. Dove Cameron, who in Season 1 played Betty, a character inspired by Oklahoma!‘s Ado Annie — is reintroduced as Jenny Banks, an amalgamation of Cabaret‘s Sally Bowles and Chicago‘s Velma Kelly.
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Schmigadoon!‘s Season 2 premiere sees Melissa and Josh venture into the world of Schmicago, a mishmash of 1960s and ’70s musicals. Dove Cameron, who in Season 1 played Betty, a character inspired by Oklahoma!‘s Ado Annie — is reintroduced as Jenny Banks, an amalgamation of Cabaret‘s Sally Bowles and Chicago‘s Velma Kelly.
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- 4/5/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Dove Cameron first rose to fame for her work playing the title roles on the Disney Channel’s “Liv and Maddie” followed by her starring role in the “Descendants” franchise.
Now 27, she returns for the second season of “Schmigadoon!” as Jenny Banks, a character based on Sally Bowles from “Cabaret.” The sophomore season of the Apple series, titled “Schmicago!,” is inspired by Broadway musicals of the 1960 and ‘70s.
“It was transformative, an education awakening for so many of us,” Cameron says of the legacy of “Cabaret” on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “Especially, I’m sure you can relate, but growing up as a queer person and seeing queer representation in an environment that was also so sexually liberated — those two things coupled together were really healing and necessary to see growing up for me to become the person that I am. I know for so many other people,...
Now 27, she returns for the second season of “Schmigadoon!” as Jenny Banks, a character based on Sally Bowles from “Cabaret.” The sophomore season of the Apple series, titled “Schmicago!,” is inspired by Broadway musicals of the 1960 and ‘70s.
“It was transformative, an education awakening for so many of us,” Cameron says of the legacy of “Cabaret” on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “Especially, I’m sure you can relate, but growing up as a queer person and seeing queer representation in an environment that was also so sexually liberated — those two things coupled together were really healing and necessary to see growing up for me to become the person that I am. I know for so many other people,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Are you ready to meet the dastardly denizens of Schmicago?
Schmigadoon! Season 2 takes us to a dark, seedy city inspired by the musicals of the 1960s and 70s.
Dove Cameron is already an icon in her own right, famous for her role in Disney's Descendents, Liv and Maddie, and a thriving pop music career.
In Schmigadoon! Season 1, she played the simple farmer's daughter Betsy. For Season 2, she is Jenny Banks, a role chiefly inspired by Kander and Ebb's anti-heroine Sally Bowles (made famous by Liza Minnelli in 1972's Cabaret).
Aaron Tveit is the Tony-winning star of Broadway's Moulin Rouge! and the big-screen movie adaptation of the mega-musical Les Misérables.
After playing Danny Bailey in Season 1, he's back as a rockin' leading man who is equal parts Jesus, Pippin, and Berger from Hair.
We caught up with Cameron and Tveit at a recent press junket to talk about their experiences filming...
Schmigadoon! Season 2 takes us to a dark, seedy city inspired by the musicals of the 1960s and 70s.
Dove Cameron is already an icon in her own right, famous for her role in Disney's Descendents, Liv and Maddie, and a thriving pop music career.
In Schmigadoon! Season 1, she played the simple farmer's daughter Betsy. For Season 2, she is Jenny Banks, a role chiefly inspired by Kander and Ebb's anti-heroine Sally Bowles (made famous by Liza Minnelli in 1972's Cabaret).
Aaron Tveit is the Tony-winning star of Broadway's Moulin Rouge! and the big-screen movie adaptation of the mega-musical Les Misérables.
After playing Danny Bailey in Season 1, he's back as a rockin' leading man who is equal parts Jesus, Pippin, and Berger from Hair.
We caught up with Cameron and Tveit at a recent press junket to talk about their experiences filming...
- 4/4/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
This episode was the one we'd all been waiting for, and it answered so many questions.
The stories were told entirely in a flashback on Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 7. We learned about Joe and Amy's first date and Joe's passion for music, Joe's impending fatherhood, and why he decided to join the police force.
The flashbacks also showed details about Eric's career and relationship choices, which answered some questions.
We'll discuss them by timeline because it was even more complicated than usual to keep track. Many scenes were repeated, so you needed to pay extra attention to the minor differences and color tints in this episode.
It was amusing how Uncle Frank and Gwen were fighting over Joe's future, making things even more difficult. Uncle Frank was so adamant that Joe should join the family business and be a cop, while his mom thought his passion was music.
Music is in your soul,...
The stories were told entirely in a flashback on Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 7. We learned about Joe and Amy's first date and Joe's passion for music, Joe's impending fatherhood, and why he decided to join the police force.
The flashbacks also showed details about Eric's career and relationship choices, which answered some questions.
We'll discuss them by timeline because it was even more complicated than usual to keep track. Many scenes were repeated, so you needed to pay extra attention to the minor differences and color tints in this episode.
It was amusing how Uncle Frank and Gwen were fighting over Joe's future, making things even more difficult. Uncle Frank was so adamant that Joe should join the family business and be a cop, while his mom thought his passion was music.
Music is in your soul,...
- 11/2/2021
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Did Jenny Banks give Joe the best reason to stay with her?
On Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 3, it was Jenny's birthday and Music Joe crashed the party and it paved the way for the mother of all confrontations.
Meanwhile, Nurse Joe and Chrisopher tried to plan the perfect cake for Jenny.
Elsewhere, Cop Joe and Amy took an important step in their relationship.
Did they prove to be a force together?
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On Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 3, it was Jenny's birthday and Music Joe crashed the party and it paved the way for the mother of all confrontations.
Meanwhile, Nurse Joe and Chrisopher tried to plan the perfect cake for Jenny.
Elsewhere, Cop Joe and Amy took an important step in their relationship.
Did they prove to be a force together?
Watch Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 3 Online
Use the video above to watch Ordinary Joe online right here via TV Fanatic.
Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you.
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- 10/5/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Rushi Kota (Never Have I Ever), Jason Burkey (The Resident) and Gabrielle Byndloss (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) are set for recurring roles in Ordinary Joe, NBC’s upcoming drama series starring Jimmy Wolk from House veterans Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner and The Batman writer/director Matt Reeves and his 6th & Idaho banner. The project, which co-stars Natalie Martinez, Charlie Barnett and Elizabeth Lail, is a co-production of 20th Television, Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, 6th & Idaho and 3 Arts.
Written by Friend and Lerner, Ordinary Joe explores the three parallel lives of the show’s main character (Wolk) after he makes a pivotal choice at a crossroads in his life. The series asks the question of how different life might look if you made your decision based on love, loyalty or passion.
Kota will play Sai, adorable, neurotic Chief of Staff helping to run a political campaign.
Written by Friend and Lerner, Ordinary Joe explores the three parallel lives of the show’s main character (Wolk) after he makes a pivotal choice at a crossroads in his life. The series asks the question of how different life might look if you made your decision based on love, loyalty or passion.
Kota will play Sai, adorable, neurotic Chief of Staff helping to run a political campaign.
- 8/30/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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