If you are a fan of SNL and movie musicals, Schmigadoon might just be the tonic. This exuberant valentine to Broadway tunes and beyond stars Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key as a couple who go hiking to rekindle their relationship when they come upon and become trapped in the magical town of Schmigadoon (a play on the musical Brigadoon). There they meet eclectic characters played by Fred Armisen, Jane Krakowski, Alan Cumming, Ariana DeBose, and more.
The snappy dialogue is full of humor, and the songs and dancing are full of exuberant energy and homage. You will easily pick out inspirational reworking and parodies from Oklahoma, The King and I, The Sound of Music, and others. There is one showstopper where Kristen Chenoweth does a female variation of "You've Got Trouble" from The Music Man and it's all done in one unedited take. Amazing. Directed with spirit by Barry Sonnenfeld (Pushing Daisies), the sixth and concluding episode premieres on Apple TV+ Friday. Looking forward to a smashing end.
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