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The cast of "Glee" will not tour this year, as first reported by Billboard's sister publication the Hollywood Reporter. "We currently have no plans of touring the cast this summer," a spokesman for show's studio, Twentieth Century Fox Television, said.
Following a 2011 tour that grossed a reported $40.85 million, the show's organizers are now aiming to stage a charity concert at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl later this year. Proceeds from the gig would benefit the "Glee" Give a Note campaign, which supports music education programs in schools.
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While the ensemble had hit the road both in 2010 and 2011, it was at the cost of sacrificing much of the actors' summer hiatus from the show. And getting that break in 2012 was essential. Murphy -- along with the rest of the parties involved -- wanted to ensure the cast was happy and had the ability to pursue other non-"Glee" projects (film or otherwise) over the summer.