Smash (TV series)
Smash is an upcoming American musical series set to premiere on NBC, Monday, February 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
Synopsis
The show revolves around a group of characters who come together to put on a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. But before that can happen, the people who will try to bring it all together must deal with their own personal acts. The series will feature original music by composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Cast and characters
- Debra Messing as Julia Houston,[4] a songwriter/lyricist and the musical's co-writer
- Brian D'Arcy James as Frank,[4] Julia's husband
- Christian Borle as Tom Levitt,[4] Julia's co-writing partner on the project
- Katharine McPhee as Karen Cartwright,[4] an Iowan who lands a successful audition and becomes the favorite for the role of Monroe
- Jack Davenport as Derek Wills,[4] the brilliant (and womanizing) director of the musical, who is hoping for a breakout with the musical even if it means putting the lead in a compromising position
- Megan Hilty as Ivy Lynn,[4] a veteran actress who was favored to land the Monroe lead until Karen came into the picture. She finds herself competing with the newcomer after being told that she was too old to play the part
- Anjelica Huston as Eileen Rand,[4] the musical's tenacious producer, who is dealing with divorce proceedings from her husband, which could threaten the musical
- Raza Jaffrey as Dev Sundaram,[4] Karen's live-in boyfriend, who works at the Mayor's office
- Jamie Cepero as Ellis Tancharoen,[4][5] Tom's personal assistant
Recurring
- Will Chase as Michael Swift, a musical theatre star and Julia's old flame.[6]
- Wesley Taylor as Bobby, an ensemble member who is not afraid to say what is on his mind.[7]
- Uma Thurman in a 5 episode arc as an unnamed character who is a big movie star who wants to star in Marilyn.[8]
Development and production
Development began in 2009 at Showtime by then-Showtime entertainment president Robert Greenblatt and Steven Spielberg, from an idea by Spielberg, who had been working on the concept for years.[9] Greenblatt then brought the project with him to NBC when he was made NBC Entertainment president in January 2011. NBC ordered production of a pilot in January 2011 for the 2011–12 television season.[10]
The pilot was shot on location in New York City beginning in early March 2011. Theresa Rebeck wrote the pilot script and Michael Mayer directed it, with Spielberg serving as an executive producer.[3] It has been reported that the pilot cost $7.5 million to produce.[11]
On May 11, 2011, NBC picked the project up to series. When the network announced its 2011/12 schedule on May 15, 2011, the series was slated to premiere in mid-season.[3] NBC opted to hold the show for mid-season in order to pair it up with the hit reality show The Voice on Monday nights.[12] On August 1, 2011, it was announced that show's series premiere date would be February 6, 2012, the night after Super Bowl XLVI, with heavy promotion through early winter on many of the network's properties before the premiere.[13][14] At the NBC Press Tour, it was announced that Smash would have 15 episodes produced for the first season to coincide with The Voice.[15]
The series is a production of Universal Television in association with DreamWorks.[3]
Music
It was announced on June 9, 2011, that NBC had signed a deal with Columbia Records for a soundtrack of the series. The deal gives Columbia world-wide, digital and physical rights to the first season, with options to subsequent seasons. The deal includes both original songs written for the series and any covers of songs featured on the show.[16]
Critical reception
In June 2011, Smash was one of eight honorees in the "Most Exciting New Series" category at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, voted by journalists who had seen the pilots.[17]
International distribution
References
- ^ Seidman, Robert (August 1, 2011). "It's Official: NBC Premieres Second Season of 'The Voice' After Super Bowl; 'Smash' Premieres Next Day". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/01/its-official-nbc-premieres-second-season-of-the-voice-after-super-bowl-smash-premieres-next-day/99337/. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ^ Morabito, Andrea (May 11, 2011). "NBC Orders Pilots ‘Smash,' ‘Whitney,' More". Broadcasting & Cable. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468158-NBC_Orders_Pilots_Smash_Whitney_More.php. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (May 15, 2011). "NBC Unveils 2011-2012 Primetime Schedule". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/nbc-unveils-2011-12-primetime-schedule/. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i SMASH BIOGRAPHIES
- ^ http://thecallboard.com/042011/exclusive-interview-with-nbcs-jaime-cepero-getting-smashed
- ^ Debra Messing Bio on NBC
- ^ Gans, Andrew (December 2, 2011). "Addams Family Star Wesley Taylor Will Have Recurring Role on NBC's "Smash"". Playbill.com. Playbill, Inc.. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/157156-Addams-Family-Star-Wesley-Taylor-Will-Have-Recurring-Role-on-NBCs-Smash. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
- ^ "Golden Globe-Winning and Oscar-Nominated Film Star Uma Thurman to Guest-Star in Five-Episode Arc in NBC's New Musical Drama "Smash"". The Futon Critic. NBC. December 8, 2011. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/12/08/golden-globe-winning-and-oscar-nominated-film-star-uma-thurman-to-guest-star-in-five-episode-arc-in-nbcs-new-musical-drama-smash-358310/20111208nbc03/To. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (September 22, 2009). "Showtime, Spielberg team on series". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008994?refCatId=14. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 21, 2011). "NBC Orders Steven Spielberg Musical Pilot". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/nbc-picks-up-2-pilots-including-hourlong-musical-from-steven-spielberg/. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Masters, Kim; Guthries, Marisa (May 20, 2011). "Heard Inside the Upfront Parties and Presentations". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/heard-inside-upfront-parties-presentations-190389. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Carter, Bill; Stelter, Brian (May 16, 2011). "For Fox and NBC, Let the Singing Begin". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/business/media/17adco.html?_r=1. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Smash" Drama Series Will Launch in February 2012 With Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Debra Messing
- ^ NBC announces 'The Voice' return date
- ^ http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/press-tour-nbc-boss-on-community-parks-and-recreation-chuck-and-more
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2011). "Columbia Records Teams With NBC For 'Smash' Music Albums, Inks Solo Recording Deal With Co-Star Katharine McPhee". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/06/columbia-records-teams-with-nbc-for-smash-music-albums-inks-solo-recording-deal-with-co-star-kathatine-mcphee/. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2011). "Critics' Choice Awards Honors 8 New Shows". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/06/critics-choice-awards-honors-8-new-shows/. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Smash Trailer on 2nd Avenue". 2011-12-08. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFBwIslKClQ. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ "Sky Atlantic to air hotly anticipated US show 'Smash'". SkyAtlantic.com. 2011-12-08. http://skyatlantic.sky.com/shows/smash-hotly-anticipated-us-show-to-air-on-sky-atlantic. Retrieved 2011-12-17.
- ^ "SMASH to Premiere in on Canada's CTV on February 6". Broadwayworld.com. 2011-12-21. http://toronto.broadwayworld.com/article/SMASH-to-Premiere-in-on-Canadas-CTV-on-February-6-20111221. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
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