The series revolves around a fictional New York theater community and specifically the creation of a new Broadway musical. It features a large ensemble cast, currently led by Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and Anjelica Huston.
The series, particularly the pilot episode, has enjoyed considerable success. The first season received an Emmy Award for choreography, and it was also nominated for a Golden Globe and a Grammy award.