Bombshell (musical)

Bombshell is a musical originally created in the context of the TV show Smash, in which it is written and performed by its main cast. In the second season, the musical goes into competition with Hit List. In universe, its book and lyrics are by Julia Houston and music by Tom Levitt. Its choreographer is Derek Wills and its producer is Eileen Rand. It is a musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe.

In the real world, Marc Shaiman co-wrote the score with Scott Wittman.

During production of the show, executive producer Craig Zadan said: "We stand on the set, watch the Bombshell numbers and say, "Wouldn’t this be great on Broadway? And so far that’s where we’ve left it. Our priority now is producing a great TV show".[1]

Shaiman and Wittman said a charitable organization may put on a concert featuring songs from Bombshell: "A concert could feature the cast and additional performers from Broadway. That would be a wonderful way for the show to live on".[2]

According to Broadway.com, "Fans are Begging for Bombshell to Hit Broadway".[3]

A soundtrack featuring the music from the musical was released in 2013.[4]

The New York Times said: "Bombshell Doesn’t Exist, but Its Songs Are Real Hits".[5]

Broadway performance

In December 2014, it was announced that Bombshell would see life on Broadway as a special, one-night-only benefit event in June 2015. Smash executive producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan will produce the show. Some of the original Smash cast, including Megan Hilty as Monroe, are also set to reprise their roles.[6]

Musical numbers

Act I
  • "Let Me Be Your Star" – Norma Jeane Mortenson
  • "At Your Feet" – Gladys, Young Norma Jeane, Tourists and Hollywood Citizens
  • "Smash!" – Aspiring Actresses
  • "Never Give All the Heart" – Norma Jeane
  • "The 20th Century Fox Mambo" – Marilyn Monroe and Twentieth Century Fox Studio Staff
  • "The National Pastime" – Marilyn and New York Yankees
  • "History is Made at Night" – Marilyn, Joe DiMaggio and Lovers
  • "I Never Met a Wolf Who Didn't Love to Howl" – Marilyn and Troops
  • "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" – Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio
  • "Don't Say Yes Until I Finish Talking" – Darryl F. Zanuck and Studio Executives
  • "On Lexington & 52nd Street" – Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn, Reporter and New York Citizens
  • "Cut, Print...Moving On" – Marilyn and Studio Staff
Act II
  • "Public Relations" – Marilyn and Press
  • "Dig Deep" – Marilyn, Lee Strasberg and Students
  • "Second Hand White Baby Grand" – Marilyn
  • "They Just Keep Moving the Line" – Marilyn
  • "Let's Be Bad" – Marilyn and the cast of Some Like It Hot
  • "The Right Regrets" – Arthur Miller
  • "Our Little Secret" – John F. Kennedy and Marilyn
  • "Hang the Moon" – Gladys and Marilyn
  • "Don't Forget Me" – Marilyn

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/smash-producers-musical-hit-broadway-article-1.1234794
  2. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/180320-Smash-Musical-Bombshell-May-Live-On-in-Charity-Concert
  3. ↑ http://www.broadway.com/buzz/167502/smash-survey-results-fans-are-begging-for-bombshell-to-hit-broadway/
  4. ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/megan-hilty-smash-future_n_2689307.html
  5. ↑ http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/04/bombshell-doesnt-exist-but-its-songs-are-real-hits/?_r=1
  6. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/smash-musical-bombshell-to-play-broadway-for-one-night-only-benefit-337702