NBC's SMASH, Season 2 -- Discussion- Page 78

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:20pm

I don't think Julia's "play" is Gatsby, but something else completely different, unless I missed something.

[JohnyBroadway]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:22pm

I didn't know The Lion King existed in Smashland.

[kyl3fong2]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:26pm

New "Hit List" number

http://smashsource.com/post/48667729673/hit-lists-dont-let-me-know-from-2x13

[lizzieshername]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:33pm

http://www.eonline.com/news/410371/save-one-show-2013-vote-for-the-top-10-in-round-2

In case anyone was wondering, Smash made it to round two and is currently in second place to some CW show...

[kyl3fong2]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:38pm

Looks like they are singing Joe Iconis' "Goodbye Song" next week:

http://off42ndstreet.tumblr.com/post/48669270810

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:54pm

In the limo, Tom Collins asks Julia what would make her happy and she tells him Gatsby would make her happy. Then he says, "So do Gatsby."

[mschwager]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:56pm

Can anyone find Marc Shaiman's FB page with the Hilty's "Don't Forget Me?"

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:08am

Yes.

[kyl3fong2]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:10am

https://www.facebook.com/marc.shaiman?fref=ts

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:11am

"Can anyone find Marc Shaiman's FB page with the Hilty's "Don't Forget Me?"

If you look at the post above mine, there is a post by kyl2fong2 (I hope I got that right) and he posted a link to the page that you were curious about.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:15am

Thanks Phyll,
so much dialogue, just like Shakespeare.

I think the only person who thinks a play about Gatsby would work in that theatre is lookin to get laid.

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:19am

I love SMASH and all the Broadway stars in it but this week cracked me up. They had an opening night party at the Hotel Carter? Have any of you been inside that hotel? It is 100 a night and rated the dirtiest in NYC.

They have hookers, fleas, bed bugs, mice and rats. I must say I had a giggle fest this week. As an event planner for almost 10 years that was about the funniest episode ever. No one has parties at the HOTEL CARTER. Broadway opening nights would never occur there. An Off Off Off Broadway show would never have an event there.

I do love the show but wish they had someone who knows Broadway write real events. An opening party would happen at THE Edison Ballroom, Tony's Di Napoli, and even John's Pizza over THE HOTEL CARTER. Who ever wrote that part is not from Broadway and does not know NYC.

I did love the rest of the show especially the part when Marc played the piano.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:19am

If you go to the Hotel Carter and mention Corine's Corner you get $10 off a hooker.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:34am

I am also 100 a night and rated the dirtiest.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:36am

Do you take credit?

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:37am

Very funny. But seriously, I used to run a network in hotels and the Carter was one of our hotels. The hookers would post ads on the kiosk and I had to go and have our machine removed.

The place was gross. I was afraid to be there during the day. It was a hell hole. Seeing that the party took place there made me crack up. I could not stop laughing for several minutes and every time I think about a fancy party at the Hotel Carter I crack up again.

It is the worst hotel in NYC. Why on earth did they pick that spot? So odd!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:40am

Will you post your interview with John Kander again, please?

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:41am

Like Bernadette Peters, in the world of Smash the real Hotel Carter doesn't exist.

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:45am

The Joel Grey one is my favorite.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:47am

But will you post the John Kander one again, please?

[jesseryan98]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:50am

I have a burning passion to see Tom and Julia working a musical version of "The Great Gatsby" as next seasons project!! Fingers crossed <3

[jesseryan98]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:50am

I have a burning passion to see Tom and Julia working a musical version of "The Great Gatsby" as next seasons project!! Fingers crossed <3

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:50am

http://broadwayshowbiz.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/movies/1080-interview-with-joel-grey-and-michael-york-cabaret-round-table

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:51am

But will you post the John Kander one again, please?

[broadwayfever]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 4:56am

I did a little research to see how Smash did in the Live +7 DVR ratings and total viewers for previous weeks when it was on Tuesday. To my surprise, Smash was at or near the top of the list every week for having the highest percentage increases in the 18-49 rating for all shows during that entire week. Take a look at these numbers:

18-49 Ratings
Week / Live / DVR / Total

2-19 / 0.9 / 0.8 / 1.7
2-26 / 0.9 / 0.8 / 1.7
3-05 / 0.8 / 0.7 / 1.5
3-12 / 0.9 / 0.7 / 1.6
3-19 / 0.7 / 0.7 / 1.4
3-26 / 1.0 / 0.6 / 1.6
4-02 / 0.9 / 0.6 / 1.5

Even more surprising was the jump in these numbers:

Total Viewers in Millions
Week / Live / DVR / Total

2-19 / 3.287 / 2.074 / 5.361
2-26 / 3.038 / 2.027 / 5.065
3-05 / 2.676 / 2.068 / 4.744
3-12 / 2.902 / 1.898 / 4.800
3-19 / 2.661 / 1.678 / 4.339
3-26 / 3.053 / 1.695 / 4.748
4-02 / 2.984 / 1.635 / 4.619

On average, Smash had the biggest percentage increases in total viewers and 18-49 ratings than any other show on TV...regardless of the day or time slot.