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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

GLAAD Honors Michael Elyanow's THE CHILDREN
by Kelsey Denette - April 26, 2013

GLAAD honored Michael Elyanow's "The Children' (The Theatre @ Boston Court, Spring 2012) along side former President Bill Clinton, entertainment attorney Steve Warren, and the best in film and television at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles....


Jackie Hoffman, Christine Pedi, Mary Testa and Kristine Zbornik Set for SILLY WITCHES at 54 Below, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013

Silly Witches, starring Jackie Hoffman, Christine Pedi, Mary Testa and Kristine Zbornik, is set for November 2, 2013, at 54 Below....


Newly Married Justin Bartha and Lia Smith Expecting First Child
by Movies News Desk - January 06, 2014

US Weekly reports that just two days after Justin Bartha, best known for his role in the 'Hangover' film franchise, tied the knot with fitness trainer Lia Smith, the couple has revealed they are expecting their first child....


Janna Leyde Releases New Book, HE NEVER LIKED CAKE
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013

The summer before ninth grade, a car accident on a rain-slicked highway flipped author Janna Leyde's safe and happy world upside down. Since that day, her life has been a journey through the inescapable struggles of her father's brain injury, a study of her mother's resilience and unconditional love...


Jackie Hoffman, Christine Pedi, Mary Testa and Kristine Zbornik Set for SILLY WITCHES at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2013

Silly Witches, starring Jackie Hoffman, Christine Pedi, Mary Testa and Kristine Zbornik, is set for tonight, November 2, 2013, at 54 Below....


NBC Cancels THE NEW NORMAL, Starring Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha
by TV News Desk - May 10, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has cancelled freshman comedy THE NEW NORMAL, which stars Broadway's Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha. The show will end after just one season....


Cancer Patient Anne Hutcheson Shares ILL WILL
by Christina Mancuso - May 03, 2013

After a six-year battle with cancer, author Anne Hutcheson offers readers a glimpse into the life of a cancer patient with her new novel....


Andrew Rannells and More to Perform at S.T.A.G.E.'s BROADWAY, MY WAY in Beverly Hills Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2013

Grammy Award winner Andrew Rannells will perform for the first time in the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) 'Broadway, My Way,' being held tonight, April 6th at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills....


Andrew Rannells Confirms 'Series Regular' Status for HBO's GIRLS Season 4
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2014

Rannells confirmed that he will not only be returning to the HBO award-winning comedy GIRLS for the second half of season 3, but has also been bumped up to series regular status for the recently-announced fourth season of the series....


'Lend Me a Tenor' Star Justin Bartha Ties the Knot
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2014

US weekly reports that Justin Bartha, best known for his role in the 'Hangover' film franchise, tied the knot over the weekend with fitness trainer Lia Smith....


STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty and Laura Benanti Lament TV Cancellations at the Tonys!
by Stage Tube - June 10, 2013

Watch Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty and Laura Benanti perform a lament to the tune of A CHORUS LINE's 'What I Did For Love' for each of their canceled TV series this season - The New Normal, Smash and Go On!...


Mormon Church-Owned NBC Affiliate to Carry SNL for First Time
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2013

Deadline reports that a Mormon Church-owned Salt Lake City NBC affiliate TV station has agreed to add NBC's long running SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to their line-up for the first time....


Briardale School Receives $500 Grant from Picaboo Yearbooks
by Christina Mancuso - June 27, 2013

Per its Elementary School Grant Program, Picaboo Yearbooks is proud to announce that it has awarded a $500 grant to Briardale School, located in St. Catharines, Ontario....


13 Films Makes AFM Debut with VERY GOOD GIRLS, Starring Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen
by Movies News Desk - November 05, 2013

Variety writes that fledgling production company 13 Films is debuting at the 2013 American Film Market with Naomi Foner's VERY GOOD GIRLS, starring Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen. The movie originally premiered at Sundance, but this is its first market screening....


John Block's Documentary THE STAND-IN to Premiere on THIRTEEN, 6/19
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2013

Shot over a period of years, The Stand-in is a haunting tale of two men from opposite sides of the globe - an 'under the radar' Filipino health care attendant and an American television producer - who in a surprising way, find their lives linked and, ultimately, help each other reclaim their famil...


Andrew Rannells to Return for Season 3 of HBO's GIRLS; Eyes Regular Slot for Season 4
by TV News Desk - October 28, 2013

HBO has ordered an extra helping of Broadway's Andrew Rannells for GIRLS season three, according to Deadline. He will return as Elijah, Hannah's gay ex-boyfriend, and will become a series regular if Lena Dunham's comedy is picked up for a fourth season....


VIDEO: Andrew Rannells Chats NEW NORMAL & More
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2013

THE NEW NORMAL star Andrew Rannells spoke exclusively to ET on April 20th, just before accepting The GLAAD Media Outstanding Comedy Series Award. Check out the interview in full below!...


Murphy Confirms LuPone & Bassett For AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Pat Cerasaro - May 12, 2013

GLEE mastermind and multi-award-winning creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy has just announced that none other than Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Patti LuPone will be joining the new season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY, subtitled 'Coven', along with Oscar nominee Angela Bassett....


VIDEO: Darren Criss Sings 'Call Me Maybe' at GLAAD Awards
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013

GLEE star Darren Criss ('How to Succeed in Business') performed a special rendition of 'Call Me Maybe' at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 20. Check out the performance below!...


Former SNL Writer Chris Bright to Direct ANCHOR at Hollywood Fringe Fest, 6/8-28
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013

Anchor is showing in The Ruby Theatre at The Complex, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd throughout the month of June. For days and times, go to www.hollywoodfringe.org and search Anchor. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased on the Fringe site or at the door....


Andrew Rannells Wins 'Next Mega Star' on LOGO NEWNOWNEXT AWARDS 2013
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2013

Among the winners of the night was Broadway's Andrew Rannells who took home the prize for 'Next Mega-Star' for his performance on the NBC freshman comedy 'The New Normal'....


Jim Parsons, Ellen Barkin & Isla Fisher in Talks for Blumhouse's VISIONS
by Tyler Peterson - November 08, 2013

Blumouse productions is following up its INISIDIOUS franchise with VISIONS - and enlisting an all-star cast in the process....


Former SNL Writer Chris Bright to Direct ANCHOR at Hollywood Fringe Fest, 6/8-28
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013

Anchor is showing in The Ruby Theatre at The Complex, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd throughout the month of June. For days and times, go to www.hollywoodfringe.org and search Anchor. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased on the Fringe site or at the door....


STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/23- Andrew Rannells
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2013

Happy Birthday, Andrew Rannells! Rannells played Bob Gaudio in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys. In January 2009, he reprised the role of Gaudio in the musical's Broadway production. Rannells originated the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, a musical written by South Park creators Tre...


STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells on the 'Wonderful Gift' of THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE NEW NORMAL & More
by Kelsey Denette - April 23, 2013

Rannells' NBC series, The New Normal, was honored as the year's 'Outstanding Comedy Series.' Hear what he had to say on the show, the GLAAD honor and more below!...






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