The highly anticipated stage adaptation of the beloved NBC series, Smash, premiered at the Imperial Theatre in New York City on Wednesday night. The musical takes you behind the scenes on the process of creating a fictional biographical Broadway show starring Marilyn Monroe—Bombshell. In just a few short weeks, it has caught the imagination of theater-goers far and wide.
Producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg have long made this labor of love their passion project. They are joined by EGOT winner and season 2 Smash star Jennifer Hudson, who is an executive producer. The production boasts a celebrated creative team, including Tony Award-winning director Susan Stroman and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Joshua Bergasse, who recreated and expanded upon his choreography from the television series.
Smash features newly composed songs written by the formidable team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Their prodigious accomplishments even comprise Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Awards! The musical also brings back all the fan-favorite tunes from the original series. Relive favorites including “The 20th Century Fox Mambo,” “They Just Keep Moving the Line,” and the Emmy-nominated number “Let Me Be Your Star.” It is these songs that really walk you through the story. They guide audiences back to the characters they once fell in love with through the show.
The cast of Smash represents a jaw-dropping array of sheer, multitalented talent. Among them are Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann, Kristine Nielsen, Jacqueline B. Arnold, Nicholas Matos, Bella Coppola, Caroline Bowman and Casey Garvin. Viewers can expect a lively and engaging night at the theater, thanks to their performances. This will surely bring in fresh audiences and continue to appeal to T.O.’s longest-serving fans.
On opening night, longtime supporters of the show, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, attended the event with their 15-year-old twin daughters, Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell. The Blanchards were then seen living it up at the celebratory red carpet for the frantically awaited debut.
Now back to the wedding anniversary story Parker and Broderick, who have been married for 28 years, are approaching their anniversary in May. Their daughters, however, have already user interface walk of life themselves with their unvarnished comments in interviews. When we asked them if they were excited about coming to the show, Tabitha jokingly said, “Nope, no way, absolutely not.“
Tickets for Smash are on sale. If you’re ready to experience a one-of-a-kind show that combines the glimmer of Broadway with the warmth of a classic TV favorite, get your tickets now! Smash has an incredibly storied legacy and an incredibly passionate community. Its latest incarnation is intended to thrill audiences again through stunning visuals and a compelling story.