First episode of the series not to feature Kevin McHale as Artie Abrams. Before this episode, McHale was the only remaining cast member to have appeared in every episode.
This episode is the second time I'm The Greatest Star was performed on this show. Kurt performs the song for his West Side Story audition in the second episode of season three.
On September 26, 2022 Lea Michele really takes to the Broadway stage to play Fanny Brice in a revival of Funny Girl. She gets a real congratulatory note from Barbra Streisand and she's such a smash they extend her run.
Sue and Schue sing "NYC" from Annie after discussing how Sue has never visited New York. Jane Lynch who plays Sue once played Ms. Hannigan in Annie on Broadway.
Brittany is the only long-term New Directions member to not send Rachel flowers or attend the opening night of Funny Girl.