Smash (2012–2013)

There is more drama behind the scenes than on stage, as the team prepares an ambitious Broadway musical on the life of Marilyn Monroe.

Creator:

Theresa Rebeck

Stars:

Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Debra Messing	...	Julia Houston (32 episodes, 2012-2013)
Jack Davenport	...	Derek Wills (32 episodes, 2012-2013)
Katharine McPhee	...	Karen Cartwright (32 episodes, 2012-2013)
Christian Borle	...	Tom Levitt (32 episodes, 2012-2013)
Megan Hilty	...	Ivy Lynn (32 episodes, 2012-2013)
Anjelica Huston	...	Eileen Rand (32 episodes, 2012-2013)
Savannah Wise	...	Jessica (27 episodes, 2012-2013)
Wesley Taylor	...	Bobby (26 episodes, 2012-2013)
Jenny Laroche	...	Sue (23 episodes, 2012-2013)
Keith Kuhl	...	Dancer (23 episodes, 2012-2013)
Leslie Odom Jr.	...	Sam Strickland (21 episodes, 2012-2013)
Ann Harada	...	Linda (18 episodes, 2012-2013)
Jeremy Jordan	...	Jimmy Collins (17 episodes, 2013)
Brian d'Arcy James	...	Frank Houston (16 episodes, 2012-2013)
Jaime Cepero	...	Ellis Boyd (16 episodes, 2012-2013)
Joshua Bergasse	...	Josh (16 episodes, 2012-2013)
Raza Jaffrey	...	Dev Sundaram (15 episodes, 2012)
Phillip Spaeth	...	Dennis (15 episodes, 2012)
Andy Mientus	...	Kyle Bishop (14 episodes, 2013)
Emory Cohen	...	Leo Houston (14 episodes, 2012-2013)
J. Manuel Santos	...	Dancer (14 episodes, 2012-2013)
Krysta Rodriguez	...	Ana Vargas (13 episodes, 2013)
Michael Cristofer	...	Jerry Rand (13 episodes, 2012-2013)
Lexy Hulme	...	Dancer (13 episodes, 2013)
Samantha Zack	...	Dancer (13 episodes, 2013)
Nina Lafarga	...	Dancer (13 episodes, 2012-2013)

Storyline

The road to and success on Broadway of the musical is not easy. And winning the coveted Tony as Best Musical is even more difficult, that which is the ultimate goal. Such trials and tribulations are shown for a handful of shows, their creative teams and their performers. There is competition amongst the performers for roles, competition amongst the shows not only for box office but also limited investor dollars and that final Tony prize, and competition amongst those ultimately hired in the cast and crew for what they want to see happen in the show, both for the good of the show and their own personal benefit. And sometimes, personal life gets in the way of these professional goals. These problems not only happen for those new or working their ways up the ranks, such as performers Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, and the writing team of Jimmy Collins and Kyle Bishop, but also seasoned veterans, such as the writing team of Tom Levitt and Julia Houston, womanizing director Derek Wills, ...

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Plot Keywords:

broadway | producer | chorus | rivalry | director | 

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Taglines:

Stars Aren't Born, They're Made

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Kasszasiker

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Madwoman in the Attic, DreamWorks Television, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the first season of this TV show, in which he plays a Broadway composer, Christian Borle was simultaneously appearing as an actor in an actual Broadway show, playing the role of Black Stache in "Peter and the Starcatcher." In April 2012, Borle received a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor, and in June 2012, he won that Tony.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.93 (2012)

User Reviews

didn't think I'd like it

I'm a huge Broadway fan, but not a big TV fan. I go twice a year to NYC and try and see everything that might win a Tony. I thought I wouldn't like this show because simply, I thought it would be lame. But a director friend of mine recommended it to me and told me to read the NY Times review of it. I did both and now I'm hooked. I find the story line a bit too Dallas for my liking but the cast is awesome and totally full of A-listers. Lots of appearances by Tony award-winning actors. Great talent everywhere. The musical numbers are authentic. And the behind the scenes drama feels real-ish. No homophobia, real producers, ideas based on fact - what's not to like?! I don't think the show is perfect but I want to give it my support. I appreciate singing with believable lip synching and that the actors in the show can actually sing and dance! More! More! More!