Big Expectations in the Big Apple

Glee's big Entertainment Weekly article.

            The question in on everybody’s mind: Who will take home the gold? It is definitely up in the air about who will win at Nationals in “New York” (premiering May, 24 on FOX). There has been much speculation on the subject and has caught the attention of Entertainment Weekly, PopEater.com and fans and critics everywhere. Will New Directions win Nationals? 

                                                   

In a recent issue of Entertainment Weekly, the popular TV musical-comedy got a two-page article just speculating about the upcoming episode. It is revealed that Rachel and Kurt will be performing “For Good” from the hit Broadway musical “Wicked,” in the Gershwin Theater where the classic is performed 8 times a week. Also, Matthew Morrison (Will) will perform “Still Got Tonight” from his own new album that was released 12 days ago on May 10, 2011. In the upcoming episode, there will be performances of “Bella Note” (from “The Lady and the Tramp”) and “Yeah!” (by Usher). There will be several original songs performed by the New Directions at the Nationals competition.

            And what is a season finale without GUEST STARS? A special cameo appearance by Patti LuPone while Finn and Rachel are out on the town on a romantic date will be featured in the episode. Returning to the series will be Jonathon Groth (as Jessie St. James), Charice (as Sunshine Corazon), Dustin Goolsby (as the Vocal Adrenaline coach Cheyenne Jackson) and Darren Chris (as Blaine Anderson).

            The episode was filmed on location in New York City. The upcoming finale includes popular sight-seeing areas such as Times Square, Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Gershwin Theatre and Sardi’s. Of course, filming one of the most popular shows on television in one of the most popular places on earth wasn’t easy, and the cast had to deal with paparazzi and adoring fans while trying to film the episode.

             The episode will be directed by Brad Falchuk and will conclude the season. There is so much to expect, and so many speculations. Will the glee club win big? In the words of Frank Sinatra, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere!”

WATCH “New York” premiering May 24, 2011 on FOX