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The Simpsons - S33E01 - The Star of the Backstage
 

The Simpsons season 33 episode 1

The Star of the Backstage

 
A musical comes to life in Springfield as Marge stages a revival of her beloved high school show - but her wonderful memories are threatened by the return of a rival from the past.
 
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The Simpsons / S33E01 : The Star of the Backstage
Season 33, Episode 1 | Aired on September 26, 2021 | TV-PG | 25 min. | FOX
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The Simpsons season 33 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a nostalgic journey, Marge revisits her high school days as a stage manager during a musical about Y2K, leading to a revival with the original cast. Feeling sidelined and unappreciated, she exposes Sasha Reed, a former star claiming false Broadway success. This causes tension and hurt feelings. Homer helps Marge realize her mistake, leading to her apology and reunion with the cast. The show succeeds, rekindling Marge's passion and earning her newfound respect as a stage-managing icon.

Full Episode S33E01 Recap

### The Simpsons: "The Show Must Go On" - **Marge Reminisces**: Marge and family attend a memorial where a musical about Y2K is performed, reminding her of her high school days as a stage manager. - Marge recalls her role with fondness, though she wasn't an actor. - She receives her old prompt book, stirring nostalgia. - **Musical Revival Idea**: Marge dreams of reliving those days, imagining herself in a Disney-esque musical number about her backstage role. - The cast agrees to a revival, with Marge as stage manager again. - **Sasha Reed's Return**: Sasha Reed, a former star, surprises everyone by returning, claiming massive Broadway success. - She performs a song about her supposed stardom, dazzling the cast. - **Marge's Exclusion**: As rehearsals proceed, Marge feels sidelined, especially when the cast excludes her from a bonding session. - The cast reminisces about old times, revealing parties and events Marge missed due to her dedication to stage managing. - **Marge's Realization and Revenge**: Feeling hurt and unnoticed, Marge investigates Sasha's claims, discovering they're false. - She exposes Sasha during rehearsal, leading to Sasha's emotional breakdown. - **The Fallout**: The cast blames Marge for ruining the show and Sasha's reputation, deepening Marge's isolation. - **Homer's Intervention**: Homer attempts to make Marge realize her mistake through a musical number, succeeding gently. - Marge decides to apologize and fix things. - **Reconciliation and Showtime**: Marge reunites the cast, acknowledging her errors and convincing them to perform. - The show goes on, ending ambiguously but with the audience's appreciation. - **Marge's Redemption**: Post-show, Marge is celebrated as a stage-managing icon by new admirers. - The cast, now reconciled with Marge, heads to her house for a celebratory cast party.

Frequently Asked Questions

What role did Marge play in her high school musical about Y2K?

Marge was the stage manager.

Why does Marge feel nostalgic about her high school musical?

She remembers her role as a stage manager fondly and receives her old prompt book, stirring nostalgia.

What does Marge fantasize about in relation to the musical?

She imagines herself in a Disney-esque musical number about her role backstage.

Who is Sasha Reed in the context of the musical?

Sasha Reed is a former star of the musical who claims to have had a successful Broadway career.

How does Marge feel during the musical's revival rehearsals?

Marge feels sidelined and excluded, especially when the cast leaves her out of a bonding session.

What discovery does Marge make about Sasha Reed?

Marge discovers that Sasha's claims of Broadway success are false.

How does the cast react to Marge's exposure of Sasha's lies?

The cast blames Marge for ruining the show and Sasha's reputation.

What role does Homer play in helping Marge realize her mistake?

Homer sings a musical number to gently make Marge aware of her mistake.

How does Marge reconcile with the cast?

Marge apologizes to the cast, acknowledges her errors, and convinces them to perform.

What is the outcome of the musical's performance?

The show goes on successfully, ending ambiguously but with the audience's appreciation.

How is Marge viewed after the show's success?

Marge is celebrated as a stage-managing icon by new admirers.

Does the cast forgive Marge after the show?

Yes, the cast reconciles with Marge and they go to her house for a cast party.

 
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