Lisa Goes Gaga
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"Lisa Goes Gaga" is an upcoming episode for the twenty-third season
of the animated comedy series The Simpsons
. It is expected to air in the spring of 2012 in the United States on Fox
.
comes to Springfield to cheer up a dejected and depressed Lisa
.
during a period of four days from August 22-26. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly
, Gaga expressed that her appearance was "a little nerve wracking" and that she "[doesn't] do voice-overs every day of the week". She continued: "Their characters are so awesomely convincing and sincere and wild and funny, [that] I had to remind myself constantly of the sincerity of the humor. That's what I was trying to focus on, not putting on a character too much and really being as sincere as I could with the lines." Despite these initial emotions, Gaga exclaimed that working with the staff of the show was "one of the coolest things that [she] has ever done".
The producers of The Simpsons were impressed with Gaga's performance, citing highlights from her voice-acting range and ad-libbing skills. Series creator Matt Groening
voiced a similar reaction. In his interview with Entertainment Weekly, he stated that "since the very beginning, I’ve always wanted to have on the most iconic personalities of our time, and she's it". In an interview with Broadway.com
, Yeardley Smith
stated that she "was stunned that she has time in her schedule that she's coming to our studio to record."
The Simpsons (season 23)
The Simpsons twenty-third season is the current season of The Simpsons. It premiered on September 25, 2011. It will include the 500th episode which is expected to air February 19, 2012. Due to financial difficulties, the network was unable to produce the show under its current contract and unless...
of the animated comedy series The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
. It is expected to air in the spring of 2012 in the United States on Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
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.
Plot
In this episode, American pop singer-songwriter Lady GagaLady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
comes to Springfield to cheer up a dejected and depressed Lisa
Lisa Simpson
Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional main character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa first appeared on television in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening...
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Production
In August 2011, it was revealed that Gaga would make a guest appearance on the show as herself. Recording sessions for the episode took place in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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during a period of four days from August 22-26. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
, Gaga expressed that her appearance was "a little nerve wracking" and that she "[doesn't] do voice-overs every day of the week". She continued: "Their characters are so awesomely convincing and sincere and wild and funny, [that] I had to remind myself constantly of the sincerity of the humor. That's what I was trying to focus on, not putting on a character too much and really being as sincere as I could with the lines." Despite these initial emotions, Gaga exclaimed that working with the staff of the show was "one of the coolest things that [she] has ever done".
The producers of The Simpsons were impressed with Gaga's performance, citing highlights from her voice-acting range and ad-libbing skills. Series creator Matt Groening
Matt Groening
Matthew Abram "Matt" Groening is an American cartoonist, screenwriter, and producer. He is the creator of the comic strip Life in Hell as well as two successful television series, The Simpsons and Futurama....
voiced a similar reaction. In his interview with Entertainment Weekly, he stated that "since the very beginning, I’ve always wanted to have on the most iconic personalities of our time, and she's it". In an interview with Broadway.com
Key Brand Entertainment
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc. is a producer and distributor of live theater in North America, as well as an e-commerce company focused on theater. KBE was founded in the UK in 2004 by John Gore who is the company's CEO and Co-Owner. Thomas B. McGrath joined KBE as its Chairman in 2008 and is a...
, Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith is a French-born American actress, voice actress, writer and painter. She is best known for her long-running role as Lisa Simpson on the animated television series The Simpsons....
stated that she "was stunned that she has time in her schedule that she's coming to our studio to record."