Smash
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There's nothing more exciting than the opening night of a hit Broadway musical, except maybe what happens getting there. While Wicked and The Lion King pack audiences in on the Great White Way, Julia and Tom, a successful songwriting team played by Debra Messing and Christian Borle, begin work on a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a tenacious producer (Anjelica Houston) jumps aboard, so begins the difficult task of casting the silver screen icon.

2012 · 43m
  • 13+
Starring Debra Messing, Christian Borle, Katharine McPhee

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    The hit-making Broadway writing team of Julia Houston (Debra Messing) and Tom Levitt (Christian Borle) unites with producer Eileen Rand (Anjelica Huston) to create a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, and seasoned chorus girl Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) vies with newcomer Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) for the dream role. Jack Davenport, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d’Arcy James and Jaime Cepero also star.
    41m
  • EPISODE 2
    The Callback
    Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, and Jaime Cepero also star.
    41m
  • EPISODE 3
    Enter Mr. DiMaggio
    The actor everyone likes for the role of Joe DiMaggio harbors a secret; Karen goes to Iowa for a baby shower and must make a decision about her future; Eileen's ex-husband may have turned potential investors against her.
    41m
  • EPISODE 4
    The Cost of Art
    Karen must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek hosts a party for hot young star Lyle. Eileen tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom goes on a first date.
    41m
  • EPISODE 5
    Let's Be Bad
    Karen finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev at a high-powered government party. The drama between Michael and Julia heats up, as Eileen and Tom's ambitious assistant Ellis forge an alliance. Ivy senses trouble in her relationship with Derek.
    40m
  • EPISODE 6
    Chemistry
    Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.
    39m
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Cast & Crew

  • Debra Messing
    Julia Houston
  • Christian Borle
    Tom Levitt
  • Katharine McPhee
    Karen Cartwright
  • Jack Davenport
    Derek Wills
  • Megan Hilty
    Ivy Lynn
  • Anjelica Huston
    Eileen Rand
  • Leslie Odom, Jr.
    Sam Strickland
  • Jeremy Jordan
    Jimmy Collins
  • Krysta Rodriguez
    Ana Vargas
  • Andy Mientus
    Kyle Bishop
  • Emory Cohen
    Leo Houston

About

Smash

Drama

There's nothing more exciting than the opening night of a hit Broadway musical, except maybe what happens getting there. While Wicked and The Lion King pack audiences in on the Great White Way, Julia and Tom, a successful songwriting team played by Debra Messing and Christian Borle, begin work on a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a tenacious producer (Anjelica Houston) jumps aboard, so begins the difficult task of casting the silver screen icon.

13+

COMMON SENSE

Broadway musical drama with big stars, some sexy stuff.

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NBC
Released
2012
Rated
TV-14
Region of Origin
United States
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