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Smash (series) (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Adam Bernstein, Casey Nicholaw, Craig Zisk, Dan Lerner, Daniel Attias, David Petrarca, Holly Dale, Jamie Babbit, Larry Shaw, Michael Mayer, Michael Morris, Mimi Leder, Paris Barclay, Paul McGuigan, Robert Duncan McNeill, Roxann Dawson, S.J. Clarkson, Theresa Rebeck, Tricia Brock
Writer: Bathsheba Doran, Becky Mode, Bryan Goluboff, David Marshall Grant, Elisa Zuritsky, Garson Kanin, Jacquelyn Reingold, Jason Grote, Jerome Hairston, Jordon Nardino, Joshua Safran, Julia Brownell, Julie Rottenberg, Justin Brenneman, Lakshmi Sundaram, Liz Tuccillo, Noelle Valdivia, Scott Burkhardt, Theresa Rebeck
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: DreamWorks Television, Universal Television
Genre: Drama, Musical, Tv Series
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Keywords
Keywords: broadway musical, new york city
Story
Smash follows the journey of a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, titled 'Bombshell'. The series begins with a songwriting duo, Tom Levitt and Julia Houston, presenting their unfinished musical to producer Eileen Rand, who becomes determined to bring it to life. The creative team holds auditions for the lead role of Marilyn, attracting talented performers like Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, both of whom embody different aspects of Marilyn's persona. As rehearsals commence, tensions rise among the cast and crew, with rivalries forming between Karen and Ivy, as well as within the writing team of Tom and Julia. Meanwhile, director Derek Wills navigates his own personal struggles while trying to maintain control over the production. Throughout the series, various challenges arise both on-stage and off-stage, including competition for roles, limited investor dollars, and professional rivalries among those involved in bringing 'Bombshell' to Broadway.
Summary
Smash, a musical drama series created by Theresa Rebeck, offers an insider's look into the cutthroat world of Broadway theater. Set primarily in New York City, the show explores the creative process behind mounting a lavish Broadway production, focusing on the ambitious musical 'Bombshell', which centers around the life and legend of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. The series delves into the personal lives and professional aspirations of those involved in bringing this spectacle to life, highlighting the complexities of collaboration, competition, and the pursuit of artistic perfection amidst the pressure-cooker environment of the Great White Way.
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