Perhaps that accounts for the feverish, at-sea quality that seems to possess the show's team of talented, proven performers. The production's guiding rule appears to be to do whatever is necessary to land a joke or to sell a song. ...
The show's team may owe its exceptional quality to an intense, high-pressure environment that drives them to deliver their best work. The production's approach seems to prioritize achieving success through any means necessary, whether it's crafting a great joke or selling a popular song.