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Glee

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Overview

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

Created by Bradley Buecker
Produced by Kenneth Silverstein
NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Lea Michele

Lea Michele

Rachel Berry

Chris Colfer

Chris Colfer

Kurt Hummel

Matthew Morrison

Matthew Morrison

Will Schuester

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Sue Sylvester

Dot-Marie Jones

Dot-Marie Jones

Sheldon Beiste

Chord Overstreet

Chord Overstreet

Sam Evans

Darren Criss

Darren Criss

Blaine Anderson

Amber Riley

Amber Riley

Mercedes Jones

Kevin McHale

Kevin McHale

Artie Abrams

Themes & Keywords

new york cityohiomusicalhigh schoolbullyingaspiring singerbroadwayglee clubfollowing one's dreammusical comedyteen pregnancydramaticpowerful

About Glee

Glee is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of new york city, ohio, musical, high school, bullying, aspiring singer. Created by Bradley Buecker, it stars Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Matthew Morrison. In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

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