SMASH Previews

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 12:00am

Fade in on a girl, with a hunger for fame…

The bombshell is about to drop! The new musical Smash plays to its very first paid audience tomorrow night (March 11). Based on the cult NBC series of the same name, the backstage farce boasts several seasoned Broadway veterans in its cast, including Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez (who featured in the series’ second season), John Behlmann, Kristine Nielsen, Caroline Bowman, Bella Coppola, Jacqueline B. Arnold, Casey Garvin, and newcomer Nicholas Matos. The score features songs from the series — plus some new material — by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with a book by Bob Martin and Rick Elice, choreography by Joshua Bergasse, and direction by Susan Stroman. Smash officially opens on April 10.

“Inspired by the hit TV series, Smash is the ultimate musical-lover’s musical. Get ready for all the backstage pandemonium as opening night approaches for Bombshell, the splashy new show about Marilyn Monroe. Nearly breaking under the pressure, legendary Broadway star Ivy Lynn causes a series of hilarious setbacks and surprises that brings a diva director, a bewildered producer, two exasperated authors, one eager understudy, and an entire company to its knees. But the curtain’s going up, no matter what!”

Who’s ready to spill all the backstage tea?!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 8:03am

ready for this one and very curious!! I'll be seeing it this Saturday.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 8:23am

Doubt anybody is worried about the music which is from Season One of the TV show. Cast has Broadway veterans which includes Krysta Rodriguez who was in TV show so that should be fine. Only question is how they changed the storyline and will it work. If you liked the TV show, will you like the changes? I will be looking forward to hearing reports.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 8:49am

I think the show will throw many on a loop who are expecting this to be a faithful adaptation. I think it’ll be giving DEATH BECOMES HER some competition as the next campy fun-fest musical. We’ll soon see but I feel this is going the XANADU route and being playful with all the ridiculousness the TV show was attacked for. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 3:52pm

OMG

 

 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 4:04pm

 

https://youtu.be/NgEEe2k2hA4

 

This new video is EVERYTHING I was hoping the show would be!  Just bought a second pair of tickets with the discount code!

 

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[BdwyFan]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 4:20pm

ACL2006 said: "OMG
 

Beyond amazing! 

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[starlightlocamotion]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 5:15pm

Do they have an invited dress tonight?

[Luminaire2]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 5:24pm

JSquared2 said: "

https://youtu.be/NgEEe2k2hA4



This new video is EVERYTHING I was hoping the show would be! Just bought a second pair of tickets with the discount code!

Oh my god. Okay I’m all in.

 

 

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[BETTY22]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 5:30pm

Is this song from the tv show? people seem to know it......

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 5:40pm

Yes it is.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 5:41pm

Yes, the Karen character sings it in the Season 1 finale when she gets the role of Marilyn. The Ivy character sings it in Season 2 when she gets the role back, when thy show opening night. In both cases they show it being performed in the show itself (Bombshell). Looks like here they're showing in in a rehearsal.

 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 5:58pm

There’d better be scarves on those seats tomorrow night. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 6:49pm

Jordan Catalano said: "There’d better be scarves on those seats tomorrow night."

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 7:07pm

MERCH

Updated On: 3/10/25 at 07:07 PM

[BentleyB]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 7:07pm

Luminaire2 said: "JSquared2 said: "

https://youtu.be/NgEEe2k2hA4



This new video is EVERYTHING I was hoping the show would be! Just bought a second pair of tickets with the discount code!

Oh my god. Okay I’m all in.

Well, now I have to add another night to our trip in June to see this. 

 

 

 

 

 


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[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 7:33pm

I haven't been this excited for a new musical in awhile. Is there an invited dress tonight?

[Dan6]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 7:59pm

CoffeeBreak said: "MERCH"

Gotta hand it to them... the "Don't Forget Me" keychain is super clever. 

[bwayobsessed]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 8:24pm

I feel like Caroline (while amazing vocally) is having a harder time matching her predecessors—especially in Just keep moving the Line. 
 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 8:51pm

there appears to be no invited dress tonight.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 11:13pm

"Gotta hand it to them... the "Don't Forget Me" keychain is super clever. "

I agree, nice to see show have some imagination with merchandise.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 11:17pm

Whoa, this has an 18-piece orchestra! Orchestrations by Doug Besterman and the new conductor is Paul Staroba. 

• 2 Keyboards
• Piccolo/Flute/Clarinet/Alto & Soprano Sax
• Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
• Oboe/Clarinet/Alto & Tenor Sax
• Flute/Clarinet/Bassoon/Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax
• 2 Trumpets
• 2 Trombones
• French Horn
• Drums
• Percussion
• Guitars
• Bass
• Violin (Concertmaster)
• Violin/Viola
• Cello

(For comparison purposes, Meg Zervoulis led a 9-piece band for last year’s staged readings.)

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 11:17pm

"I haven't been this excited for a new musical in awhile."

I hope you are not disappointed. I have not rooted for the success of a new show this much in long time.

[Tking0012]

Posted: 3/10/25 at 11:24pm

Was anyone at the invited dress? I’m really excited for this

[BenjaminNicholas2]

Posted: 3/11/25 at 12:07am

bwayobsessed said: "I feel like Caroline (while amazing vocally) is having a harder time matching her predecessors—especially in Just keep moving the Line."


Agree.  The vocal warmth isn't there.  Neither is the great build.

I hope she can fix it.