Tech (30 Apr. 2012)

The production has moved into the tech phase, with the first show in two days in Boston. Derek is already stressed with all he has to do to get the show ready, which is not helped by their ... See full summary »

Director:

Roxann Dawson

Writers:

Theresa Rebeck (creator), Jason Grote,

Stars:

Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Debra Messing	...	Julia Houston
Jack Davenport	...	Derek Wills
Katharine McPhee	...	Karen Cartwright
Christian Borle	...	Tom Levitt
Megan Hilty	...	Ivy Lynn
Raza Jaffrey	...	Dev Sundaram
Brian d'Arcy James	...	Frank Houston
Jaime Cepero	...	Ellis Boyd
Anjelica Huston	...	Eileen Rand
Uma Thurman	...	Rebecca Duvall
Leslie Odom Jr.	...	Sam Strickland
Thorsten Kaye	...	Nick Felder
Emory Cohen	...	Leo Houston
Sean Dugan	...	Randall Jones
Isiah Whitlock Jr.	...	Ronald Strickland (as Isiah Whitlock)

Storyline

The production has moved into the tech phase, with the first show in two days in Boston. Derek is already stressed with all he has to do to get the show ready, which is not helped by their leading man giving immediate notice since he got another job. The easiest thing to do would be to bring Michael Swift back. Although Julia is at home with Frank trying to repair their marriage, Michael back in the show may throw a wrench into those repairs. Julia and Eileen have a standoff on the issue, Julia who threatens to quit if Michael returns, while Eileen still figures that bringing Michael back is the path of least resistance unless Julia does make good on her promise. Derek and Rebecca seem to have a new professional understanding, which Ivy takes to mean that they are embarking on a personal relationship. Beyond the emotional loss if Derek is indeed carrying on with Rebecca, Ivy has to brace herself for whatever professional strategic loss that means specifically for this show. Meanwhile,...

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Madwoman in the Attic, DreamWorks Television, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Quotes

Eileen Rand: How'd it go? Did you tell her?
[Tom is silent]
Derek Wills: Oh, it's called a spine, Tom!

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Soundtracks

"History is Made at Night"
(uncredited)
Music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Performed by Megan Hilty, Phillip Spaeth and the cast of Bombshell

User Reviews

Derek and Rebecca- A Professional in the Bedroom ***

Another opening, another show and the guy who is supposed to play Joe deserts the group for day-time soap opera television. In desperation, they have to bring back the lyricists partner in a love affair. This affects her deeply, but as the show has to go on, her husband and son, both on spring break, shall accompany her to Boston for the previews.

Speaking of affairs, our totally professional director, Derek Wills, is becoming more and more interested in Rebecca. Don't think that Ivy doesn't know this. I expect explosions from this, especially since the latter can be so emotionally unbalanced.

Karen really has it out with her beau. He had an affair! He now wants marriage. Career first.