Smash (2012– )

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:

Follow your dream. Watch your back.

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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

It is a running theme, or at least a running gag, for Eileen Rand, portrayed by Anjelica Huston, to throw a drink in the face of her husband (who Eileen is divorcing), Jerry Rand, portrayed by Michael Cristofer. She has done it three times in the first three episodes. It is enough of a gag to be spoofed on the February 20, 2012 showing of 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)' when Huston threw a drink in Jimmy Fallon's face. In Season 2, throwing a drink at the camera became Eileen's signature shot in the opening credits.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.135 (2012)

User Reviews

A breath of fresh air!

This new show is a breath of fresh air. It has a simple plot with many complicated sub plots. It entertains you with great music and gives you a realistic look at what goes on during the casting, rehearsals and collaboration that is required to produce a Broadway musical. This is a high energy and fast paced piece of entertainment with a few twists to keep you wanting more. The interactions among cast members is so real you don't feel like you are watching television. I hope this show makes it because it is like nothing a regular network has done before. It has brought Broadway to television with a great cast, original music and a break from the many cookie cutter shows on television lately.