NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread — Page 48

#1176

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/3/12 at 11:57pm

WHY did they not include the full performance of that song Norbert Leo Butz sang in last night's episode of SMASH?! I just watched the extended version of it on NBC's website and it was so good

#1177

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 12:09am

I think Boyd Gaines would be smashing as Arthur Miller,
or an actor playing Arthur Miller.

#1178

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 12:13am

Arthur Miller will be played by Cheyenne Jackson who will also sleep with Debra Messing.

#1179

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 12:16am

I really am falling for Megan Hilty's performance in this show. What a delight, even though I'd like to boil her character.

#1180

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 12:51am

Interesting. Because I seriously want to see Ivy torn apart by a pack of wolves.

#1181

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 3:49am

Arthur Miller, too? Hm.

MM, actor, an actor does plays.
JD, baseball PLAYer
AM, wrote plays

Something about playing. Yeah, titles are hard.

How about a song title? I Wanna Be Loved By You would be a good choice, if it wasn't for the copyright thing.

Not a fan of any of the characters. I like Eileen's commanding presence, but everyone else is annoying.

#1182

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 8:07am

Loved Eileen's smack down of Ellis!

Tom is adorable.

Are they purposely trying to make Debra Messing look old, bloated, and like a hobo? Cause that was her look through that whole episode.

ugh, Karen.

and BDJ knocked it out of the park!!! And Norbie - adorable, wish they showed more!

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#1183

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 9:17am

If that Ellis kid were smart, he would ditch his secretary job with Eileen, grab Ivy and Karen and produce "Side Show" off-Broadway.

--Hal Prince, Broadway Producer at age 26

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#1184

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 9:22am

No, if he were smart, he would grab the movie star and produce a 2 million dollar / 16 week limited run Broadway production of a straight play.

There would be never be anything smart about producing an Off Broadway revival of a flop Broadway musical with two unknowns.

#1185

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 9:44am

"How about a song title? I Wanna Be Loved By You would be a good choice, if it wasn't for the copyright thing."

Copyright doesn't aplly to titles. They can, however, be trademarked. Most aren't.

#1186

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 11:19am

didn't even the "real" Broadway MARILYN have a subtitle? "An American Fable" springs to mind, but i could be wrong.

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#1187

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 11:25am

I wish BDJ was more involved in this show, but maybe he's smart to sing a song (very quietly) and then leave the house. He is so appealing, and everyone else in this show just isn't. OK, Tom is sweet, too,

#1188

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 12:35pm

Karen's line about her being Derek's first choice was a beyond terrible thing for her to say. Ivy's line about stabbing Julia & Tom in the back wasn't too nice, either. Everyone's pitted against one another, which is dooming the production before it can even start.

Kinda ironic that the show wants a star. The Smash tv show itself wouldn't hire unknown actors, either. It hired two name actors to play struggling actors, and hired actual struggling actors for background/chorus work.

#1189

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 1:54pm

Kinda ironic you apparently think Megan Whatsherface And That Girl from American Idol are 'Name Actors.' Angelica Houston and the other woman on Will and Grace are the only people the average TV viewers would recognize.

#1190

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 1:59pm

Recognizable people, then?

#1191

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 2:30pm

People might remember Katherine McPhee from American Idol, but certainly no average American TV viewer has any idea who Megan Hilty is.

I also don't think it's "ironic" that they didn't cast unknowns. There is no irony in not casting people who exactly resemble a role.

#1192

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 2:31pm

In what world was Megan Hilty recognizable before this show?
And really, did anyone even remember McFee existed before she was over-exposed in the ads for this show?

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#1193

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 2:37pm

In the worlds of Oz and Consolidated Companies, to name two.

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#1194

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 2:40pm

Well...David Foster we foisting (tee hee) Ninny McPhee on us over the last few years. Trying to make 'fetch' happen. Bitch is lucky Theresa Rebek showed up.

#1195

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 2:41pm

Why do I feel that by the time they get the show open, every one is going to be at each others throats, and then it will turn into 'Noises Off'....

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#1196

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 2:51pm

I think they should have cast Fey and Poehler. With Dratch as Ellis.

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#1197

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 3:05pm

Poehler as Marilyn is genius. That's a Broadway show I'd actually want to see.

#1198

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 3:23pm

I really hope that Ivy is fired and has to take a job as the door-person. or usher.

Wouldn't you love to see a scene of her stuffing programs with the insert: "At this performance, the roles usually played by Ivy Lynn will be played by some non-talented but ultimately more professional person "

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#1199

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 3:32pm

I'd like to see her start an anonymous theater blog.

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#1200

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 4/4/12 at 3:38pm

Sueleen, you make it sound as if door person or usher is a demeaning job!

I can only imagine what kind of sexual favors Ellis would have to perform to produce a show anywhere.
I'm imagining it right now.

Shwoo, I wish the actor playing Ellis was more attractive.