The Simpsons

Mmm. When I die,

we should totally get this sandwich place

for my memorial.

So good. Mmm. Can't wait.

Oh, all these people loved Mr. Chase.

His students are taking it so hard.

Yeah, nobody grieves like theater kids.

This is my show!

Why are they singing about computers?

It was a musical about Y2 - K,

which was very scary back then.

Scarier than anything we have now.

The whole show takes place on New Year's Eve,

Mom, which one are you?

I was right over here.

In the wings, calling all the shots...

as the stage manager.

Mrs. Chase, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Oh, thank you, dear.

Say, look what I found when I was cleaning out.

- Franklin's office. - (gasps)

My prompt book.

This binder lists all the cues

for the entire production.

Oh, Franklin always said you were the heart of the show...

that your stage managing was so... zealous.

I definitely ran a tight ship.

But in a fun way everyone loved, obviously.

- Oh, yeah, totally. - Super fun.

Of course, I would have loved to have been in the show,

except I'm not much of a singer.

But in my imagination, I've got the voice of a Disney princess.

Oh...

What a special time.

I'd give anything to feel that magic again.

: It's me!

The cast said yes!

We're putting on a musical!

Wow, you're the director?

: No, more important... the stage manager.

- Ah! - Five minutes, guys!

- Thank you, five. - Five minutes.

I always used to love saying that, before...

: Good!

Wow, honey, those dorks are so excited to be

in your show again.

And I will do everything

I can to support you...

while I'm at Moe's.

Mwah.

Sorry, Marge, but I got to drop out of the show.

I broke my hip while singing and dancing

about feeling young again.

Say, Dad, what if you filled in for Lenny

and joined Mom's musical?

Yeah, then you'd be the most supportive husband ever.

Great idea, kids.

I'm all in, babe!

One pair of super tight dance pants, please!

From this day forward, we are enemies.

Forever and ever.

Forever.

Okay,

back on stage... it's just like we're teenagers again.

Now let's start the rehearsal.

Theater!

Wait, we can't start without Sasha Reed.

- She was the star of the show. - Mmhmm.

She got into Julliard.

Sasha. (Chuckles)

You never forget your first diva.

I'd love to know what she's been up to.

Well, as your dutiful stage manager,

I did reach out repeatedly, but never heard back.

I guess we'll never know what happened

after Sasha left little old Springfield

for New York City.

Never say never!

Hello, old friends!

Ah! It's Sasha!

Let me tell you all about it.

Oh, I can't believe Sasha came back.

What a career!

I know a famous person that knows what's his name,

who is she, and never heard of him!

Okay, okay, everybody.

It's so exciting that Sasha is a massive success,

but we really need to walk through our blocking.

Let's make it precise, gang!

Blocking, so important.

That's what Hal always told me.

Hal Prince.

Boom! Named it!

But before we get into the technical stuff,

we need to reconnect as an ensemblé.

Let's all go to my lake house and do trust falls.

But we have to carve out some time to run lines.

Marge Bouvier, you have not changed a bit.

Okay, Mom, we'll run lines,

but don't wait up for us.

Us? What do you mean?

This bonding session is for the cast.

You understand, right?

Oh.

Sure. Of course.

Come on, friends! (Laughs)

I was wrong. Theater kids are super cool.

Thanks for the hookup, honey.

Okay, the curtain-raiser went a smidge long,

so stay on your marks next time.

- Take five! - Thank you, five.

Anyway, I hope you all remember the best part of rehearsal...

brownies!

Are those Margie's Brownies with walnuts and M&Ms?

It's true, I do matter.

Look what else I'm included in.

It's all from our shows.

We were such a tight-knit group.

Remember the tightness of the knitting?

There's my old guitar pick.

Oh, I haven't played guitar since I lost this!

Still works!

Oh, man, this takes me back...