Sutton Foster
Michelle Simms
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Episode Guide
- 1. Pilot Jun 11, 2012
- A Las Vegas showgirl impulsively marries a man and moves to his sleepy coastal town.
- 2. For Fanny Jun 18, 2012
- Michelle tries to fit into her new surroundings as she clashes with her mother-in-law.
- 3. Inherit the Wind Jun 25, 2012
- Fanny receives shocking news from her attorney; dancers take part in an "ugliest feet" contest.
Bunheads: Created by Lamar Damon, Amy Sherman-Palladino. With Sutton Foster, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey De Young. Michelle, a Las Vegas showgirl marries a man on a whim and moves to his sleepy coastal town where she winds up working alongside her new mother-in-law at her dance school.
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- 2012-06-11
- Comedy, Drama, Family
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Bunheads is the tale of Michelle Simms, a former 'bunhead' (slang for ballerina) who wound up as a Las Vegas showgirl. Seeing her life and career at a dead end, she impulsively takes up the offer of marriage from her persistent admirer, Hubbell Flowers (Alan Ruck), and moves to his sleepy coastal town, the fictional town of Paradise, California, ha...
Main
1. Sutton Foster as Michelle Simms Flowers: A Las Vegaschorus girl who reluctantly marries kindly Hubbell Flowers to escape her life. Soon, though, she realizes that he is actually a good person and begins to enjoy her new life until the latter's death. 2. Kelly Bishopas Fanny Flowers 3. Kaitlyn Jenkins as Bettina "Boo" Jordan 4. Julia Goldani Tellesas Sasha Torres 5. Bailey Buntainas Virginia "Ginny" Thompson 6. Emma Dumontas Melanie "Mel" Segal
Recurring
1. Stacey Oristanoas Truly Stone 2. Liza Weilas Millicent "Milly" Stone 3. Gregg Henryas Rico 4. Dendrie Taylor as Nina 5. Moises Parraas Moises 6. Rose Abdooas Sam 7. Julie Claireas Anastasia Torres 8. Ellen Greeneas Fanny's Friend 9. RaJahnae Patterson as RaJahnae 10. Casey J. Adler as Carl Cramer 11. Paul James Jordan as Dez 12. Zak Henri as Charlie Segal 13. Matisse Love as Matisse 14. Richard Gantas Michael 15. Angelina McCoy as Talia 16. Jennifer Hasty as Nanette 17. Brad Ellisas Brad 1...
Cameos
In addition to recurring actors that carried over from Gilmore Girls, including Kelly Bishop, Liza Weil, Gregg Henry, and Rose Abdoo, numerous other known actors, as well as Broadway actors, also appeared in episodes of Bunheads. 1. Alex Borstein, who played Drella the harpist and Miss Celine, as Michelle's landlord in episode 1 and as Carl's Mother in episode 12. 2. Alex Ko, who played Alex, a dancer in episode 3. 3. Michael DeLuise, who played "TJ", as the magician "Jo Jo Deline" in episode...
Development
Bunheads first appeared on the development slate at ABC Family in September 2010, under the title Strut, when the show received a cast-contingent pilot order. Lamar Damon wrote the script, and production was originally expected to begin in fall 2010. In September 2011, it was reported that the series was being retooled by Amy Sherman-Palladino, who would serve as executive producer. Originally ABC had been looking for their own answer to the musical series Glee but Palladino suggested going i...
Casting
On September 28, 2011, it was announced that Broadway star Sutton Foster was set to star in the lead role as Michelle. On February 11, 2012, ABC Family ordered the pilot to series with a ten episode order.[citation needed] Following shortly, on February 15, 2012, it was announced that Kelly Bishopwould join the show playing the recurring role of Fanny Flowers, the mother-in-law to Michelle.
Filming
Filming took place in November with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino writing and directing.
On August 17, 2012, Bunheads received a renewal for the "back end" of the first season (eight additional episodes). Bunheads returned on January 7, 2013, after Switched at Birth. On June 4, 2013, it was announced that Bunheads was one of 31 selected productions to receive California's Film and Television Tax Credit. Earning $5.82 million, the money...
Critical response
Critics gave a very positive reception to the show, specifically praising Amy Sherman-Palladino's distinct writing and the performances of leading ladies Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop. Robert Lloyd of Los Angeles Times thought "ABC Family's Bunheads a cute summer treat. Amy Sherman-Palladino strikes again with that Gilmore Girls charm in Bunheads, with Tony-winning Sutton Foster as a former showgirl mentoring budding ballerinas." Variety's Geoff Berkshire said "Sherman-Palladino's snappy ban...
Awards and nominations
1. 2012 Teen Choice Award for Choice Breakout Star for Sutton Foster(nominated) 2. 2013 Thalo's Critics' Choice Inspiration Award for Bunheads (won) 3. 2013 Dorian Award for Unsung TV Show of the Year for Bunheads(nominated) 4. 2013 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Sutton Foster(nominated) 5. 2013 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming for Bunheads (won) 6. 2013 Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Breakthrough Role for Sut...
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- June 11, 2012 –, February 25, 2013
Bunheads is the tale of a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law's dance school. 1,444 IMDb 7.6 2012 18 episodes. X-Ray 16+. Drama · Comedy · Romance.
Buy Bunheads on Prime Video. "Bunheads" tells the fish-out-of-water story of Michelle Simms, a once-promising classically trained professional dancer who was drawn to the lights of Las Vegas ...
Bunheads is the tale of a Las Vegas showgirl, who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law's dance school. Duration: 45m. Release Date: 2012.
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Buy Bunheads — Season 1 on Prime Video. Smart, sharp, and effortlessly charming, Bunheads is a captivating blend of drama and comedy that succeeds on the strength of a terrific ensemble cast ...
