In a surprising turn of events, Apple TV+ has decided to cancel the musical comedy series “Schmigadoon” after airing two seasons on the streaming service, with the most recent season premiering in April 2023. Co-creator Cinco Paul conveyed the unfortunate news of the cancellation via Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the journey while acknowledging the challenges of television production.
“I am sad to share that Apple will not be moving forward with Season 3 of Schmigadoon!” Paul wrote. “The season is written (including 25 new songs) but we unfortunately won’t be making it. Such is life. I want to thank everyone involved with the show, our incredible cast and crew and writers, our wonderful supporters at Broadway Video, Universal, and Apple, for everything they did to make it happen. It’s a miracle we even got two seasons, honestly, and I’m so grateful we did.”
Featuring an ensemble cast including Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, Aaron Tveit, Tituss Burgess, Patrick Page, and Martin Short, “Schmigadoon” was produced by Broadway Television and Universal Television. Co-created by Paul and Ken Daurio, with Paul serving as showrunner and the sole composer of all original songs for the series, the show followed the adventures of Josh (Key) and Melissa (Strong) in the whimsical town of Schmigadoon, where life mirrors a 1940s-50s musical, complete with characters and songs inspired by classics such as “Oklahoma!” and “The Music Man.”
Lorne Michaels and Andrew Singer served as executive producers for Broadway Video, with co-executive producers including director Robert Luketic and Micah Frank. Strong and Caroline Maroney were producers for the series. The unique premise of “Schmigadoon” ventured beyond the first season, with the second season exploring the musical landscape of the 60s and 70s in Schmicago. The cancellation comes as a surprise to fans who appreciated the show’s originality and stellar cast.
