Taking the Stage(2009)
Overview
Taking the Stage is a musical reality show set at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is produced by Nick Lachey, a SCPA alumnnus, for MTV. The first season chronicled the lives of five high school students and their friends as they train for careers in the arts. The 2nd season aired from January to April 2010 on Thursday nights on MTV at 11 pm. It was confirmed that the series was canceled, and no third season is being planned.
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No imageSeason 1
9 episodes • 2009
Season 1
9 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dance Off | Mar 19, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Couples Competition | Mar 26, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Mash-Up | Apr 2, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 4 | It's All About Trust | Apr 9, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Is Love Alive? | Apr 16, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 6 | A Cinderella Story | Apr 23, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Something's Gotta Give | Apr 30, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The X Factor | May 7, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Graduation Special | Jan 17, 2010 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
13 episodes • 2010
Season 2
13 episodes • 2010
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Season 2 Audition Special | Jan 23, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 2 | New Year, New Talent | Jan 28, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Testing The Waters | Feb 4, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Better Girl | Feb 11, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Making Moves | Feb 18, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Demands of Dance | Feb 25, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Going For 'Fame' | Mar 4, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Making Connections | Mar 11, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Picture | Mar 18, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Singled Out | Mar 25, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Competing Commitments | Apr 1, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Showtime | Apr 8, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Taking the Stage Season 2 Episode 13 | Apr 15, 2010 | 0.0 |
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