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The ensemble of actors and singers who performed the musical numbers on the Fox television series 'Glee'.The Glee Cast refers to the rotating ensemble of actors who starred in the Fox musical comedy-drama television series 'Glee' (2009-2015). Primarily composed of young actors portraying members of the fictional William McKinley High School glee club, 'New Directions', the cast recorded and performed cover versions of popular songs spanning multiple genres. Their performances, both within the show's narrative and in real-world concert tours, achieved massive commercial success, resulting in numerous chart-topping albums and singles. The show itself was a cultural phenomenon, winning multiple awards including Golden Globes and Emmys.

• The sudden and tragic death of actor Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) in July 2013 from a mixed drug toxicity (heroin and alcohol) deeply impacted the cast, crew, and fanbase, leading to a tribute episode ('The Quarterback') addressing the character's death.
• Reports of on-set tensions and alleged unprofessional behavior, particularly involving star Lea Michele (Rachel Berry), surfaced publicly years after the show ended, creating controversy among fans and former cast members.
• The show faced criticism and legal challenges for its use of auto-tune on cast recordings and for sometimes using stunt singers for complex vocal parts, though the main cast performed most songs themselves.
• Several cast members, including Lea Michele, Chris Colfer (Kurt Hummel), Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson), and Melissa Benoist (Marley Rose), leveraged the show's popularity into significant careers in television, film, and theater.
• The cast performed live in highly successful concert tours ('Glee Live! In Concert!') across North America and Europe in 2010 and 2011, demonstrating their popularity extended beyond the television screen.