TV › Schmigadoon!
Schmigadoon! 2021
Schmigadoon! is an American musical comedy television series crafted by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, with all musical numbers composed by Paul, who also holds the role of showrunner. The Apple TV+ production debuted July 16, 2021 and features an ensemble cast headed by Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key. The narrative follows a pair from New York, both physicians, who find themselves caught within enchanting theatrical worlds and discover truths about love and joy.
The series mixes satire with tribute, drawing from many musicals in a collage of storylines and vocal styles. Season one takes place in the idyllic town of Schmigadoon, combining aspects of various Golden Age musicals from the 1940s and '50s. Edwards, Belen. "The original songs in Schmigadoon! perfectly capture the joy of musicals" , Mashable, July 22, 2021 Eckmann, Sam. "Making of Schmigadoon!" at time marking 16:10, GoldDerby.com via Youtube, June 6, 2022 while season two moves to the harsh urban environment of Schmicago, integrating more somber tones found in 1960s and '70s productions.
Barry Sonnenfeld supervised the first season, with Christopher Gattelli handling dance routines, and Cinco Paul received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for "Corn Puddin'", which appeared in the introductory episode. Season two launched April 5, 2023, overseen by Alice Mathias and Robert Luketic, with Gattelli continuing as choreographer.
The show did not continue beyond its second season. A live version penned by Paul debuted at the Kennedy Center in 2025 before transferring to Broadway in 2026, earning four Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Cast
- Keegan-Michael KeyJosh Skinner
- Cecily StrongMelissa Gimble
- Fred ArmisenReverend Howard Layton
- Dove Cameron
- Jaime Camil
- Kristin Chenoweth
- Alan Cumming
- Ariana DeBose
- Ann Harada
- Jane Krakowski
- Martin ShortLeprechaun
- Aaron Tveit
- Tituss Burgessthe Narrator
- Patrick PageOctavius Kratt
- Liam Quiring-NkindiCarson
- Kevin McNulty
- Father Flanagan (season 2)
- Darcey Johnson as
- Innkeeper Harvey (season 1)
- Reporter (season 2)
- Scott Patey as
- Larry the Fireman (season 1)
- Amitai Marmorstein as
- Timothy WebberMarv
- Bijou Brattston as
- An orphan (season 2)
- PeppermintMadam Vina
- Kyra LerouxCarrie
- Pedro SalvinOld Doc Lopez
- Michelle RiosMrs. Lopez
- Garfield WilsonHenry the Iceman
- Cassandra ConsiglioNancy
- Alex BarimaFreddy
- Karin KonovalFemale Barfly
- Jacqueline and Joyce Robbinsthe Bernstein sisters
Crew
- Director
- Barry Sonnenfeld, Alice Mathias, Robert Luketic
- Creator
- Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio
- Producer
- Cecily Strong, Caroline Maroney, Micah Frank (2021), Rose Lam
- Executive producer
- Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, Lorne Michaels, Barry Sonnenfeld (season 1), Andrew Singer, Micah Frank (season 2)
- Music
- Christopher Willis, Cinco Paul (songs)
Details
- Production
- Broadway Video, Out of Cinc, Universal Television
- Network
- Apple TV+
