''Go-Go Boy Interrupted'' is an

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-themed comedy

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that premiered on

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in October 2014. Adapted from a

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act of the same name, the series stars and was created by

Jimmy Fowlie Jimmy Fowlie () is an American actor, writer and comedian who publishes YouTube content. Formerly of The Groundlings, he produced '' Go-Go Boy Interrupted'', an LGBT-themed comedy web series based on his live sketch comedy show of the same name. ...

. It chronicles the adventures of Danny Carter, a 30-year-old "washed up" male

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. Fowlie commented on each of the first seven episodes via a column at

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as they were released.

Overview

In the series, Fowlie portrays Danny Carter, a 30-year-old "washed up" male go-go dancer who "must discover a way to find his 'purpose' and survive within a different lifestyle as he moves on from go-going." Based on Fowlie's experience as a go-go dancer in

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while attending the

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, the series asks the question, "What happens next after a go-go boy ages out of his profession?" Fowlie told ''

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'' in 2014: Fowlie first performed ''Go-Go Boy Interrupted'' in June 2014 as a live sketch comedy show at The Groundlings. According to Fowlie, the show continued with four months of sold-out shows, and he adapted it into a web series. The live version is ongoing, with periodic performances scheduled through 2015.

Cast

as Danny Carter (Seasons 1–2) *

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as Ann Ziety, Danny's boss at Club Pantherwarmth (Seasons 1–2) *

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as Danny's Mom (Seasons 1–2) * Brian Jordan Alvarez as Eliot, a go-go dancer (Seasons 1–2) * Navaris Dawson as James, a go-go dancer (Seasons 1–2) * Dakota Greene as Ricky, a go-go dancer (Seasons 1–2) * Jacob Matthews as Chris, a go-go dancer (Seasons 1–2) * Scott Evans as himself (Seasons 1–2) * Dillon Field as Chad, Scott's friend (Seasons 1–2) *

Mitch Silpa Mitch Silpa (born January 9, 1973) is an American writer, actor and director, who starred in NBC's ''The Rerun Show'', and has appearances in shows such as '' Brothers & Sisters'', ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'', ''Desperate Housewives'', ''Gilmore Gi ...

as Rich, Danny's one night stand (Season 1) * Tessa Goss as Andrea, a mother of two (Season 1) *

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as Nick, Danny's friend (Season 1) * Jordan Black as Cashew, a homeless man (Season 2) * Henry McMillan as Martin, Scott's friend (Season 2) *

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as Katie, a go-go dancer (Season 2) *

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as Willam, the new manager of Club Pantherwarmth (Season 2) * Nick Adams as Keith (Season 2) *

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as Fortune, a doorperson (Season 2) *

Chris Eckert Chris Eckert (born February 22, 1986) is an American actor, comedian and writer who is a current main company member of The ''Groundlings'', and has appearances in shows such as ''Raising Hope'', ''Super Fun Night'', '' The Comeback'', and Mad TV ...

as Jonathan, Danny's brother (Season 2) *

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as Liz (Season 2) *

Briga Heelan Briga Heelan (pronunciation ) (born April 2, 1987) is an American actress and comedian. She is known for her work on the sitcoms ''Cougar Town'', ''Ground Floor'', ''Undateable'', ''Love'', ''Great News'', and ''B Positive''. Early life and ed ...

as Ashley, Danny's ex-girlfriend (Season 2) *

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as Taylor (Season 2) * Katie O'Brien as Krista, Danny's sister (Season 2) * Jessica Perlman as Jazz the Makeup Girl (Season 2) * Pablo Hernandez as Pablo, a go-go dancer (Season 2) * John Suazo as Big Rod, a go-go dancer (Season 2) * Katrina Kemp as Katrina (Season 2)

Episodes

Season 1 (2014)

Season 2 (2016)

Production and broadcast

''Go-Go Boy Interrupted'' premiered on

in October 2014. Fowlie commented on each of the first seven episodes via a column at HuffingtonPost.com as they were released. A

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campaign ending in October 2015 was established to fund a potential second season, and 450 contributors raised $69,033 for the project.

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reported in September 2015 that Droege, Stewart and Evans would return alongside new additions including

, Nick Adams,

and

. Season 2 premiered on April 12, 2016, with a new episode following on each Tuesday for 14 weeks.

Reception

Daniel Reynolds of '' The Advocate'' praised ''Go-Go Boy Interrupted'' as "hilarious" and "uproarious", and Sean Mandell of Towleroad called the series "irreverent". TheGayUK called it "wonderfully hilarious" and a "delightfully entertaining slice of West Hollywood gay life." The series won the 2017 ''

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'' Award for Best Web Series.

References

External links

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