NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread- Page 72

[dramamama611]

Smash - Series Discussion #1775

Posted: 5/7/12 at 11:08pm

Obviously, she's not a singer and yet, I found the performance heartfelt.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[WithoutATrace]

Smash - Series Discussion #1776

Posted: 5/7/12 at 11:09pm

"You do know that Anjelica's grandfather, Walter, sang September Song in Knickerbocker Holiday on B'way, right? Nice sentimental moment."

Yes, a nice touch.

Messing's scenes tonight were outstanding - she is wonderful in this show. I will be very sad when next week's season finale is over...can't wait for the DVD release!!

[Mr Roxy]

Smash - Series Discussion #1777

Posted: 5/7/12 at 11:09pm

The series finale

Brantley pans Marilyn and the show closes after 1performance

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[ucjrdude902]

Smash - Series Discussion #1778

Posted: 5/7/12 at 11:13pm

Does anyone know if the Rebecca Duval exit is a tease or if Uma only signed on for a few episodes? What happened to Nick Jonas returning for the finale?

[CurtainPullDowner]

Smash - Series Discussion #1779

Posted: 5/7/12 at 11:14pm

They bring in the Raul to play MARILYN and he finally wins her TONY.

[Eris0303]

Smash - Series Discussion #1780

Posted: 5/7/12 at 11:32pm

Did anyone else notice what Marc Shaiman was playing on the piano in the background before Anjelica sang "September Song?" It was "Butter Out Of Cream" from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!!

Loved that little touch.

"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".

[FindingNamo]

Smash - Series Discussion #1781

Posted: 5/8/12 at 12:08am

Once again, David Marshall Grant writes a good script, saddled though it was with Rebeck's storyline. I mean, I HAAAAAAAAATED every second of the church stuff. It was horrrrrrrrrible.

But I loved the rest of the episode. I hope a comet crushes Christian Boyfriend so Tom and Julia can learn the importance of living each day as if it were their last.

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[beautywickedlover]

Smash - Series Discussion #1782

Posted: 5/8/12 at 12:13am

"Loved the 9 TO 5 reunion of Marc Kudisch and Megan Hilty."

For a moment it looked like Mr. Hart was finally getting his wish of Doralee giving all of herself to him.

"Does anyone know if the Rebecca Duval exit is a tease or if Uma only signed on for a few episodes?"

Uma Thurman only signed on for a five episode arc.

[sephyr]

Smash - Series Discussion #1783

Posted: 5/8/12 at 12:17am

I really enjoyed tonight's episode.

Ms. Messing gave a great performance and I loved how the character put Michael Swift in his place. I couldn't believe after all that he was STILL trying to put the moves on her. Give it a rest, man!

Dev is just getting more pathetic to me. I mean really, going along with the marriage thing after you JUST cheated on her?

I believe Ellis put the peanuts in her slushie lol I really do.

I loved the church scene. The sermon was a bit weird but it was nice to see them all enjoying it and Leslie & Kat were awesome on Stand. I got a little teary-eyed with Kat's performance. So clear.

And of course Anjelica sounded great on September song. So happy her character is happy.

Can't believe this season is almost over!! It's been a journey and I've loved it. Can't wait for the finale!

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Smash - Series Discussion #1784

Posted: 5/8/12 at 12:23am

I mean, I HAAAAAAAAATED every second of the church stuff. It was horrrrrrrrrible.

Me too!!!!!!!!

I figured it was Ellis with the peanuts, too.

Michael Swift is the worst.

[FindingNamo]

Smash - Series Discussion #1785

Posted: 5/8/12 at 12:25am

Oh god, now Christian Boyfriend gets to be all self-righteous because he got the whole company to go to church. Et tu, Wesley?

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[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Smash - Series Discussion #1786

Posted: 5/8/12 at 12:27am

Right? I was so pleased he was the only person there who didn't jump on the "I want to go to church, too!" bandwagon and yet there he was. I guess that church was super gay friendly.

Namo, I'm sure you liked Christian Boyfriend's comment when Jewish Boyfriend said he spent more time with his parents then anyone else's - "I wouldn't be proud of that if I were you."

Updated On: 5/8/12 at 12:27 AM

[FindingNamo]

Smash - Series Discussion #1787

Posted: 5/8/12 at 1:25am

I KNOW! GOD I HATE HIM!!!!

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[Unknown User]

Smash - Series Discussion #1788

Posted: 5/8/12 at 8:31am

My theory is there were no peanuts in the smoothie- Rebecca willed herself sick.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Smash - Series Discussion #1789

Posted: 5/8/12 at 8:47am

Regarding Rebecca, I thought it was some kind of anxiety attack and not peanuts per se. She knew this wasn't the right fit, especially when there was no response from the audience.

I love how the dancing ensemble of Bombshell changes week after week.

I felt the whole church scene was totally unnecessary, unless that was there way of giving Sam an opportunity to sing (not that I'm complaining about that).

I'm sorry to see the character of Rebecca go, because I feel she added a lot to this show.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[dramamama611]

Smash - Series Discussion #1790

Posted: 5/8/12 at 8:54am

I didn't mind the church scene and McPhee sounded great.
I thought Anjelica SOLD that song (obviously, not a singer)

Best scene: fight scene between Messing & Borle.


She KNEW there were peanuts in it but continued to consume it?

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Wynbish]

Smash - Series Discussion #1791

Posted: 5/8/12 at 9:35am

Did they really think that was the best ending to a lively show where one number has the lead belting "Hot Dogs!"?

Can Ivy and Derek just be done already?

[Gothampc]

Smash - Series Discussion #1792

Posted: 5/8/12 at 9:49am

I've read the final script and here is what happens:

***spoiler alert***

Ivy gets promoted to play Marilyn, but then she gets an attack of appendicitis during Act 1. Bernadette, who happens to be in the audience, rushes backstage yelling "If Joan Crawford can fill in for her daughter, I can do it for mine!!"

LET ME BE YOUR STAR!!!!!

And that's where Season 2 will pick up.

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

[Wynbish]

Smash - Series Discussion #1793

Posted: 5/8/12 at 9:56am

It may have been said on here before but:

Michael Mayer serves as a director and consulting producer for Smash.

Michael Mayer also directed Thoroughly Modern Millie, where an understudy had to take over during its out-of-town tryout and went on to win the Tony.

Art imitating life?

[Gothampc]

Smash - Series Discussion #1794

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:06am

"Art imitating life?"

No it was life imitating art. It was done in 42nd Street (1933 movie, later an award winning Broadway musical).

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

Updated On: 5/8/12 at 10:06 AM

[Wynbish]

Smash - Series Discussion #1795

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:14am

Also, I think that whoever does the preview for the next episode should temporarily ban the phrases "it all leads up to this" or "the moment they've been waiting for, since the beginning, when everything began to lead to this, at least until the next episode when it really is leading to that."

[henrikegerman]

Smash - Series Discussion #1796

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:18am

I don't remember a show that was as inconsistent as this one; some nights are a joy, other episodes dreadful and trite. Angelica's September Song was wonderful. The great lady, knowing her vocal limitations, sold it with moving economy, and revelatory intimacy and immediacy, emphasizing Anderson's poetry and Weill's classic melody with a lightness and precision that was all her own. Shows what a terrific actor who all but doesn't sing can do with the right song.

[Jordan Catalano]

Smash - Series Discussion #1797

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:27am

Wasn't there a scene in a trailer where Rebecca says she wants Karen fired? Or did I completely miss something?

Also, I think Rebecca put the peanuts in the smoothie herself to get out of the show. Bitch even said she tasted them. If anyone else did it though, I hope it was Rachel Berry, starting off a cross series arc lasting all of the second season.

[manaboutown]

Smash - Series Discussion #1798

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:27am

Kudisch was great. Hope there's more of him in Season 2. Also, great to see a full, well directed, choreographed, danced and acted number on the show. NBC is getting the hang of it now.

[darquegk]

Smash - Series Discussion #1799

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:42am

Everybody hates Christian Boyfriend, but I think it's interesting the way the show is tackling the issue of "gays and religion" with the same light, breezy touch it takes on karaoke night.

We've got the devoutly religious Christian gay man, an implied-agnostic/atheist gay Jew, and Wesley Taylor, who nobody knows exactly where he is on the spectrum except that he doesn't like church.

I don't really know if "gay people are not religious" is a stereotype or a statistic... two of my closest gay friends are extremely spiritual, fighting for greater LGBT acceptance in their church. But at any rate, it's interesting to see a show like "Smash" which is in no way an "issues/very special episode" show the way "Glee" has become, tackling this sociological subject.