Warning: Spoilers ahead for the finale of “Schmigadoon!”
The finale of “Schmigadoon!” on Apple TV+ brought a whole lot of big revelations with it, ranging from characters’ secret political beliefs to their pyrotechnic tendencies. But arguably the biggest reveal came in the form of a secret child — well, two actually. Because as it turns out, Emma Tate (Ariana DeBose) wasn’t the only one hiding the fact that she was a mother; Kristin Chenoweth’s Mildred Layton was too.
It was a twist Chenoweth was particularly pleased about, because for her, it rounded out the character and made Mildred more than just an uptight, old-fashioned villain.
“It was so good to have that in the character because when I got first got the part, I told Barry [Sonnenfeld, the series director], ‘I need the Mildred Pierce hairdo, I need the Joker maniacal lips, I need a mole,'” Chenoweth told TheWrap. “I didn’t win the mole.
The finale of “Schmigadoon!” on Apple TV+ brought a whole lot of big revelations with it, ranging from characters’ secret political beliefs to their pyrotechnic tendencies. But arguably the biggest reveal came in the form of a secret child — well, two actually. Because as it turns out, Emma Tate (Ariana DeBose) wasn’t the only one hiding the fact that she was a mother; Kristin Chenoweth’s Mildred Layton was too.
It was a twist Chenoweth was particularly pleased about, because for her, it rounded out the character and made Mildred more than just an uptight, old-fashioned villain.
“It was so good to have that in the character because when I got first got the part, I told Barry [Sonnenfeld, the series director], ‘I need the Mildred Pierce hairdo, I need the Joker maniacal lips, I need a mole,'” Chenoweth told TheWrap. “I didn’t win the mole.
- 8/13/2021
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
What is there to say about Schmigadoon! Season 1 Episode 6 that hasn't been lauded and applauded throughout this far too short one-month engagement?
The finale gives us everything the final act of a Golden Age musical would encompass, Plus a totally evolved and empowering ensemble number that conveys through its medium the message of change and growth.
To draw on musical theater touchstones, it was like the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius paid the Rent because they could Hear the People Sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
I commented earlier in the series that there seemed to be a hint that Melissa and Josh would affect the town as much as the town would change them.
In the process of mending their relationship, many Schmigadoonians were able to find the courage to step out of the situation they were written into and express their personal desires and ambitions.
And there are such beautiful parallels.
The finale gives us everything the final act of a Golden Age musical would encompass, Plus a totally evolved and empowering ensemble number that conveys through its medium the message of change and growth.
To draw on musical theater touchstones, it was like the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius paid the Rent because they could Hear the People Sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
I commented earlier in the series that there seemed to be a hint that Melissa and Josh would affect the town as much as the town would change them.
In the process of mending their relationship, many Schmigadoonians were able to find the courage to step out of the situation they were written into and express their personal desires and ambitions.
And there are such beautiful parallels.
- 8/13/2021
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
I personally believe every show Ever would benefit from adding Jane Krakowski, and Schmigadoon! Season 1 Episode 5 really proves my point.
I've loved it all from the moment Melissa and Josh stepped foot over the bridge, and my mind is constantly blown by the talent they gathered into this cast.
But when Doc Lopez spun Melissa directly into the bosom of the sparkling Countess Gabriele Von Blerkom, who seemed to appear out of thin air, I keeled over, laughing.
And when her number turned out to be based on Kiss Me, Kate's "Always True To You In My Fashion," one of my favorite all-time musical theatre songs, I pretty much jumped up and cried, "Hooray!"
I love The Countess so much because she actually contests her character's destiny.
In contrast to Danny Bailey, who seems determined to play out his Carousel plotline to its tragic end, The Countess is D-o-n-e with...
I've loved it all from the moment Melissa and Josh stepped foot over the bridge, and my mind is constantly blown by the talent they gathered into this cast.
But when Doc Lopez spun Melissa directly into the bosom of the sparkling Countess Gabriele Von Blerkom, who seemed to appear out of thin air, I keeled over, laughing.
And when her number turned out to be based on Kiss Me, Kate's "Always True To You In My Fashion," one of my favorite all-time musical theatre songs, I pretty much jumped up and cried, "Hooray!"
I love The Countess so much because she actually contests her character's destiny.
In contrast to Danny Bailey, who seems determined to play out his Carousel plotline to its tragic end, The Countess is D-o-n-e with...
- 8/6/2021
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
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