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These days, families come in all forms - single dads, double moms, sperm donors, egg donors, one-night-stand donors... It's 2012 and anything goes. Bryan (Andrew Rannells, "Girls," "The Book of Mormon") and David (Justin Bartha, "The Hangover") are a Los Angeles couple, and they have it all. Well, almost. With successful careers and a committed, loving partnership, there is one thing that this couple is missing: a baby. And just when they think the stars will never align, enter Goldie (Georgia King, "One Day"), an extraordinary young woman with a checkered past. A Midwestern waitress and single mother looking to escape her dead-end life and small-minded grandmother (Emmy and Tony Award-winner Ellen Barkin), Goldie decides to change everything and move to L.A. with her precocious eight-year-old daughter. Desperate and broke - but also fertile - Goldie quickly becomes the guys' surrogate and quite possibly the girl of their dreams. Surrogate mother, surrogate family.

Ryan Murphy serves as creator/executive producer and director along with creator/executive producer Ali Adler ("Glee," "Chuck") and executive producer Dante Di Loreto ("Glee," "American Horror Story").

"The New Normal" is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ryan Murphy Productions.



Latest Articles About The New Normal on NBC

LISTEN: Artremix Productions Releases First Episode of TheatreMix Podcast Photo LISTEN: Artremix Productions Releases First Episode of TheatreMix Podcast
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2021

The first episode talks about the new normal in mounting shows - instead of doing shows in a theater, companies and organizations are now producing shows online. Listen to this discussion about the topic with our hosts Issa Llanos, Nico Varona, and Lia de Jesus....


BWW Interview: George Seylaz directs Andy Reynolds' DOCTOR SMARTY IN THE NEW NORMAL f Photo BWW Interview: George Seylaz directs Andy Reynolds' DOCTOR SMARTY IN THE NEW NORMAL for Nutley Little Theatre's Virtual Readers' Theatre Program. 
by Gina Sarno - April 12, 2021

George Seylaz directs Andy Reynolds' DOCTOR SMARTY IN THE NEW NORMAL as part of Nutley Little Theatre’s Virtual Readers’ Theatre Program. ...


Cast of POPCORN FALLS to Join This Week's MVT LIVE Photo Cast of POPCORN FALLS to Join This Week's MVT LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2021

This week’s episode of Mānoa Valley Theatre’s live streaming video series MVT Live continues with host Devon Nekoba featuring the cast of Popcorn Falls, opening March 18th at MVT. Nick and Brandon will discuss their careers in theatre, adapting to the new normal of live entertainment and what audien...


More New Shows Set For Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Photo More New Shows Set For Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2023

More new visiting shows for the spring and early summer of 2024 at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre have been announced....


Two River Theater Announces 10th Annual Crossing Borders Festival Photo Two River Theater Announces 10th Annual Crossing Borders Festival
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2021

Since 2011, Two River Theater has introduced new voices from across the country to their annual Crossing Borders (Cruzano Fronteras) Festival of new plays by Latinx playwrights. ...


VIDEO: Regency Theaters Shows Off New Safety Measures as Los Angeles Movies Theaters Photo VIDEO: Regency Theaters Shows Off New Safety Measures as Los Angeles Movies Theaters Prepare to Reopen
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2021

Targeting a March 31 reopen, district manager of Regency Theaters Andrew Gualtieri walked through a reimagined space, built around the CinemaSafe protocols issued by the National Association of Theatre Owners....


VIDEO: Andrew Rannells Explains Wawa to Lilly Singh Photo VIDEO: Andrew Rannells Explains Wawa to Lilly Singh
by Sarah Leiber - May 27, 2021

Andrew Rannells shares he researched the stock market crash for his character in Black Monday and talks about roles he would like to play in the future. ...


BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hamilton Musical Theatr Photo BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hamilton Musical Theatre
by Marty Wilson - May 16, 2021

Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum has burst into life with gusto on the Hamilton Musical Theatre....


Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Presents J S Bach's St John Passion Reimagined on Easter S Photo Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Presents J S Bach's St John Passion Reimagined on Easter Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2021

 Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' has announced the return of their annual Easter Saturday concert, presenting one of Bach's enduring choral masterworks, the St John Passion, interspersed with contemporary reflections from two Australian composers. ...


MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Adds Avantika, Bebe Wood & Christopher Briney Photo MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Adds Avantika, Bebe Wood & Christopher Briney
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023

The Mean Girls movie musical has found the rest of its Plastics! Avantika has been cast as Karen Smith and Bebe Wood will play Gretchen Weiners. Christopher Briney will play the role of Aaron Samuels. The join the previously announced Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey....


New Exhibition THE NEW NORMAL: COVID TIMES to be Presented by PB PHOTO CENTRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2021

The new exhibition will present the “Pictures of the Year” in sports, entertainment and news—the visual story of 2020, starting at the beginning of The Lost Year, and running all the way to the final days of Limbo Year....


Las Locas Comedy Goes Live And Online With Hybrid Event Photo Las Locas Comedy Goes Live And Online With Hybrid Event
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2021

Las Locas Comedy goes back to in person comedy with a special hybrid event called Las Locas Comedy Presents: ¡The Are We There Yet Show! on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at 8 pm CDT live at DSTRKT Bar & Grill at 1540 N Milwaukee Ave in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago and online on YouTube Live....


VIDEO: Can Andrew Rannells Guess How Much 1980s Items Cost Now? Photo VIDEO: Can Andrew Rannells Guess How Much 1980s Items Cost Now?
by Sarah Leiber - May 26, 2021

James Corden challenges 'Black Monday' star Andrew Rannells to guess the price we paid for items from the 1980s. Does a pair of Pumps cost more than the first 'smartphone'? ...


Student Blog: Dancing with My Roommate Photo Student Blog: Dancing with My Roommate
by Student Blogger: Sabrina Duke - March 15, 2021

Sabrina Duke shares what it was like dancing a duet with her roommate during the Covid-19 pandemic....


Comedy Series GIRLS5EVA Adds Andrew Rannells Photo Comedy Series GIRLS5EVA Adds Andrew Rannells
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2021

Broadway and television star Andrew Rannells has joined the cast of the upcoming musical comedy series 'Girls5Eva' on Peacock! ...


THE FAREWELL PARTY is Now Playing at the National Theatre of Prague Photo THE FAREWELL PARTY is Now Playing at the National Theatre of Prague
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2022

Traditions. How to live, keep and pass them on, or rather abandon them in the name of the new world. This is the main theme of the new play by a young playwright Eliška Říhová, which will be performed in the world premiere at the New Stage. The theme presents multiple layers, from the viewpoint of t...


PlagueRound Game Show After Over 500 People Take Part In Project Perfect Stranger Photo PlagueRound Game Show After Over 500 People Take Part In Project Perfect Stranger
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2021

In the midst of the current global pandemic, experimental Brazilian-UK theatre and digital arts company ZU-UK seek to remotely connect audiences to one another using everyday modern technology and play. ...


VIDEO: Can Andrew Rannells Guess How Much 1980s Items Cost Now? Photo VIDEO: Can Andrew Rannells Guess How Much 1980s Items Cost Now?
by Sarah Leiber - May 26, 2021

James Corden challenges 'Black Monday' star Andrew Rannells to guess the price we paid for items from the 1980s. Does a pair of Pumps cost more than the first 'smartphone'? ...


Student Blogs This Week - Reflecting on the School Year, Returning to Live Theater, & Photo Student Blogs This Week - Reflecting on the School Year, Returning to Live Theater, & More!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - July 09, 2021

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. Trans representation in theater, summer podcast recommendations, and more-- read the ...


Student Blog: Here We Go Again... Broadway is Back! Photo Student Blog: Here We Go Again... Broadway is Back!
by Student Blogger: Breanna Ebisch - May 25, 2021

The good news is, Broadway is back! It's been a very long year and a half, but theaters will be full of crowds, applause and happy smiles before we know it. There's no doubt that thousands are excited to see some of the most well known shows again along with the opening of others throughout the fall...


WESTERWYNNE to be Streamed From Silver Glass Productions Photo WESTERWYNNE to be Streamed From Silver Glass Productions
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2021

WESTERWYNNE is a whimsical work exploring the new normal after the pandemic. A fox's love for a chicken inadvertently causes him to lead an entire group through a dark tunnel to the mecca of Westerwynne, creating lasting change for them all....


VIDEO: Can Andrew Rannells Guess How Much 1980s Items Cost Now? Photo VIDEO: Can Andrew Rannells Guess How Much 1980s Items Cost Now?
by Sarah Leiber - May 26, 2021

James Corden challenges 'Black Monday' star Andrew Rannells to guess the price we paid for items from the 1980s. Does a pair of Pumps cost more than the first 'smartphone'? ...


VIDEO: Netflix Shares TWENTYSOMETHINGS: AUSTIN Trailer Photo VIDEO: Netflix Shares TWENTYSOMETHINGS: AUSTIN Trailer
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021

Netflix has released the official trailer for Twentysomethings: Austin. In this new reality series, eight twenty-somethings set out to find success in life and love in Austin, Texas while learning to navigate the 'new normal' of 2020's America. Meet the contestants and watch the new trailer now!...


TOGETHER APART Featuring Julie Bowen, Josh Hamilton, Ann Harada and More to Premiere Photo TOGETHER APART Featuring Julie Bowen, Josh Hamilton, Ann Harada and More to Premiere in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2021

Broadway On Demand has announced the streaming premiere of the musical Together Apart, a collection of ten mini-musicals, written, composed, directed-by and starring Brown University alumni. ...


Seed Art Share Presents OUR STAGE, YOUR SCREEN: An Evening of Zoom Plays  Photo Seed Art Share Presents OUR STAGE, YOUR SCREEN: An Evening of Zoom Plays 
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2021

Since virtual school, at home meetings, and online dating has become the “new normal,” Seed Art Share has joined the virtual madness with its upcoming production of Our Stage, Your Screen: An Evening of Zoom Plays!...






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