“Loot” Renewed at Apple TV+
Apple TV+’s “Loot” is in the money: the comedy series, starring and executive produced by Maya Rudolph, has been renewed for a third season at the streamer.
Created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, “Loot” stars Rudolph as Molly Wells, who, after divorcing her tech billionaire husband (Adam Scott) after 20 years, must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement and turns her attention to running the charitable foundation she forgot she started to connect with the real world.
Watch the trailer for “Loot” Season 2 below:
The series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches, Joel Kim Booster, Meagen Fay, and Stephanie Styles, with Season 2 guest stars including O-t Fagbenle, Benjamin Bratt, Ana Gasteyer, Hayley Magnus, John Lutz, Pam Murphy, Jim Rash, and Allan Harvey among the guest stars in Season 2.
The second season of “Loot” debuted this past April and...
Apple TV+’s “Loot” is in the money: the comedy series, starring and executive produced by Maya Rudolph, has been renewed for a third season at the streamer.
Created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, “Loot” stars Rudolph as Molly Wells, who, after divorcing her tech billionaire husband (Adam Scott) after 20 years, must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement and turns her attention to running the charitable foundation she forgot she started to connect with the real world.
Watch the trailer for “Loot” Season 2 below:
The series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches, Joel Kim Booster, Meagen Fay, and Stephanie Styles, with Season 2 guest stars including O-t Fagbenle, Benjamin Bratt, Ana Gasteyer, Hayley Magnus, John Lutz, Pam Murphy, Jim Rash, and Allan Harvey among the guest stars in Season 2.
The second season of “Loot” debuted this past April and...
- 7/17/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Peacock, here I come!
“Smash,” NBC’s Emmy-winning musical drama series starring Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty, is now available to stream on Peacock.
Stream 'Smash' On Peacock $7.99/Month
Per the official synopsis, the two-season series “celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross-section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire – to be a ‘Smash.'” Debra Messing, Christian Borle, Jennifer Hudson, Jack Davenport, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Raza Jaffrey, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, Leslie Odom Jr., Brian d’Arcy James, Jeremy Jordan, Uma Thurman and Anjelica Huston round out the cast.
“Smash” premiered on NBC in 2012 and ran for 32 episodes. The series received five Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, winning for outstanding choreography, as well as both Golden Globe and Grammy nominations.
Created by Theresa Rebeck, who also served as executive producer on the series, “Smash” features original music by...
“Smash,” NBC’s Emmy-winning musical drama series starring Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty, is now available to stream on Peacock.
Stream 'Smash' On Peacock $7.99/Month
Per the official synopsis, the two-season series “celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross-section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire – to be a ‘Smash.'” Debra Messing, Christian Borle, Jennifer Hudson, Jack Davenport, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Raza Jaffrey, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, Leslie Odom Jr., Brian d’Arcy James, Jeremy Jordan, Uma Thurman and Anjelica Huston round out the cast.
“Smash” premiered on NBC in 2012 and ran for 32 episodes. The series received five Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, winning for outstanding choreography, as well as both Golden Globe and Grammy nominations.
Created by Theresa Rebeck, who also served as executive producer on the series, “Smash” features original music by...
- 7/15/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Smash has officially made its way to Peacock.
Both seasons of the musical drama series starring Debra Messing, Katharine McPhee, and Megan Hilty are now streaming on the platform, NBCUniversal announced Monday morning.
Smash originally premiered on NBC in 2012. The series ran for 32 episodes and, in its relatively short run, it won a Critics Choice Television Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and received five Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, winning for Outstanding Choreography. The series also received both Golden Globe and Grammy Award nominations.
In addition to its three leads, other series stars included Christian Borle (Legally Blonde: The Musical, Some Like It Hot), Jaime Cepero (Daddy), Will Chase (Rent: Filmed Live On Broadway, Nashville), Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean films), Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls, Hairspray Live!, Cats), Anjelica Huston (Prizzi’s Honor, The Addams Family), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), Brian d’Arcy James (Shrek: The Musical, Something Rotten), Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, The Great Gatsby...
Both seasons of the musical drama series starring Debra Messing, Katharine McPhee, and Megan Hilty are now streaming on the platform, NBCUniversal announced Monday morning.
Smash originally premiered on NBC in 2012. The series ran for 32 episodes and, in its relatively short run, it won a Critics Choice Television Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and received five Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, winning for Outstanding Choreography. The series also received both Golden Globe and Grammy Award nominations.
In addition to its three leads, other series stars included Christian Borle (Legally Blonde: The Musical, Some Like It Hot), Jaime Cepero (Daddy), Will Chase (Rent: Filmed Live On Broadway, Nashville), Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean films), Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls, Hairspray Live!, Cats), Anjelica Huston (Prizzi’s Honor, The Addams Family), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), Brian d’Arcy James (Shrek: The Musical, Something Rotten), Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, The Great Gatsby...
- 7/15/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Smash is ready to take on its biggest stage yet.
Announced by lead producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg Wednesday, the adaptation of the NBC musical drama is (finally!) set to hit Broadway for the 2024-25 season.
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The production will be helmed by five-time Tony-winning director Susan Stroman, with a score...
Announced by lead producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg Wednesday, the adaptation of the NBC musical drama is (finally!) set to hit Broadway for the 2024-25 season.
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The production will be helmed by five-time Tony-winning director Susan Stroman, with a score...
- 3/22/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Update, with social media photos Protesters and organizers of today’s March on Broadway are sharing photos of the event, which started at 1 pm Et at Columbus Circle in Manhattan and has proceeded to Times Square and the theater district.
The march, a grassroots event calling for, among other demands, the ouster of Scott Rudin from the Broadway League as well as for greater Broadway representation and inclusion of Bipoc, trans, disabled and other communities, has drawn a crowd estimated by local news radio station 1010 Wins at more than 350 participants. (See the entire list of demands below.)
“Times Square is full again,” tweeted one marcher.
Here is a sampling of Twitter posts shared today during the march:
Times Square is full again. #marchonbroadway #broadwayfightsback pic.twitter.com/PemcjeTsLV
— Laura Heywood BroadwayGirlNYC (@BroadwayGirlNYC) April 22, 2021
“There and thousands a of people with invisible disabilities. They hide them because of fear. … We have the talent.
The march, a grassroots event calling for, among other demands, the ouster of Scott Rudin from the Broadway League as well as for greater Broadway representation and inclusion of Bipoc, trans, disabled and other communities, has drawn a crowd estimated by local news radio station 1010 Wins at more than 350 participants. (See the entire list of demands below.)
“Times Square is full again,” tweeted one marcher.
Here is a sampling of Twitter posts shared today during the march:
Times Square is full again. #marchonbroadway #broadwayfightsback pic.twitter.com/PemcjeTsLV
— Laura Heywood BroadwayGirlNYC (@BroadwayGirlNYC) April 22, 2021
“There and thousands a of people with invisible disabilities. They hide them because of fear. … We have the talent.
- 4/22/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Is Bombshell coming to Broadway for real? According to Deadline, a musical is in development based on the cancelled NBC TV show Smash.
The musical drama follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who are trying to create a smash hit musical that’s based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. The cast includes Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d’Arcy James, Jaime Cepero, and Anjelica Huston. The show was cancelled by after two seasons in 2013.
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The musical drama follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who are trying to create a smash hit musical that’s based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. The cast includes Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d’Arcy James, Jaime Cepero, and Anjelica Huston. The show was cancelled by after two seasons in 2013.
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- 5/22/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
For the first time since the lights went out on “Smash,” the cast of the NBC musical drama gathered via videoconference Wednesday night to discuss the making of the series that has generated a cult following among theater fans.
The cast Q&a session was held as intermission entertainment during the live stream of the “Smash”-related “Bombshell in Concert” event as a fundraiser for the Actors Fund. The presentation started with an introduction by Renee Zellweger, who urged viewers to donate to the organization which helps performers in need.
“With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has brought Broadway to a complete stop, more and more people than ever are in need,” she said. “Since March 18, the fund and its industry partners have provided more than $12 million of support, but they estimate needing as much as $22 million to help people throughout the next few weeks alone. If you...
The cast Q&a session was held as intermission entertainment during the live stream of the “Smash”-related “Bombshell in Concert” event as a fundraiser for the Actors Fund. The presentation started with an introduction by Renee Zellweger, who urged viewers to donate to the organization which helps performers in need.
“With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has brought Broadway to a complete stop, more and more people than ever are in need,” she said. “Since March 18, the fund and its industry partners have provided more than $12 million of support, but they estimate needing as much as $22 million to help people throughout the next few weeks alone. If you...
- 5/21/2020
- by Mackenzie Nichols
- Variety Film + TV
A musical stage adaptation of NBC’s Smash is in development for Broadway, with Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron on board as lead producers. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who wrote more than 20 songs for the 2012-13 TV series, will write the musical’s score, with a book co-written by Bob Martin and Rick Elice.
Though no production dates were announced, development on the musical inspired by the series is under way, producers said today, offering a bit of hope to a Broadway industry shut down by the coronavirus at least through Labor Day, and likely longer.
Also returning for the Smash project is the series’ Emmy Award-winning choreographer Joshua Bergasse.
“I am personally thrilled to be a part of this musical and its road to Broadway,...
Though no production dates were announced, development on the musical inspired by the series is under way, producers said today, offering a bit of hope to a Broadway industry shut down by the coronavirus at least through Labor Day, and likely longer.
Also returning for the Smash project is the series’ Emmy Award-winning choreographer Joshua Bergasse.
“I am personally thrilled to be a part of this musical and its road to Broadway,...
- 5/21/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of Marilyn Monroe, Broadway musicals and thinly veiled sexual baseball metaphors were given a temporary reprieve from all that is 2020 on Wednesday with a special presentation from the cast of NBC’s Smash.
People, in partnership with The Actors Fund, aired a live stream of the short-lived series’ one-night-only concert recorded in New York City on June 8, 2015 — a full two years after Smash wrapped its two-season run. Naturally, this special event was introduced by Renee Zellweger.
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People, in partnership with The Actors Fund, aired a live stream of the short-lived series’ one-night-only concert recorded in New York City on June 8, 2015 — a full two years after Smash wrapped its two-season run. Naturally, this special event was introduced by Renee Zellweger.
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- 5/21/2020
- TVLine.com
Debra Messing, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and other cast members of NBC’s 2012-13 series Smash will virtually reunite May 20 for a one-night-only Actors Fund benefit streaming of the 2015 Bombshell in Concert, with Renée Zellweger introducing the event and Julie Klausner of Difficult People hosting a live, virtual cast reunion.
The concert of the show-within-the-show about the life of Marilyn Monroe was taped at Broadway’s Minskoff Theater on June 8, 2015, an event that remains one of the most successful fundraisers ever for The Actors Fund. Bombshell – the creation of which formed the plot of Smash – features a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who also served as executive producers of Smash.
Joining the above-mentioned cast members in the livestream reunion at intermission will be Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Brian d’Arcy James, Jack Davenport, Ann Harada, Jeremy Jordan, Andy Mientus, Leslie Odom Jr., Krysta Rodriguez and Wesley Taylor.
The concert of the show-within-the-show about the life of Marilyn Monroe was taped at Broadway’s Minskoff Theater on June 8, 2015, an event that remains one of the most successful fundraisers ever for The Actors Fund. Bombshell – the creation of which formed the plot of Smash – features a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who also served as executive producers of Smash.
Joining the above-mentioned cast members in the livestream reunion at intermission will be Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Brian d’Arcy James, Jack Davenport, Ann Harada, Jeremy Jordan, Andy Mientus, Leslie Odom Jr., Krysta Rodriguez and Wesley Taylor.
- 5/12/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The cast of NBC’s “Smash” is back for a one-night-only virtual performance of “Bombshell In Concert” on May 20 to raise money for The Actors Fund.
Five years ago, the cast performed “Bombshell in Concert” – based on the life of Marilyn Monroe – for a similar one night run in support of The Actors Fund that sold out on Broadway at the Minskoff Theater. Now, “Smash” celebrities will reunite and discuss the making of the television show which ended in 2013.
The special screening of “Bombshell In Concert” will be introduced by Renee Zellweger and during intermission Julie Klausner of “Difficult People” will host a live, virtual cast reunion. Actors Christian Borle, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Brian d’Arcy James, Jack Davenport, Ann Harada, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Katharine McPhee, Andy Mientus, Debra Messing, Leslie Odom Jr., Krysta Rodriguez, and Wesley Taylor are scheduled to participate. Bob Greenblatt and Neil Meron will produce the event,...
Five years ago, the cast performed “Bombshell in Concert” – based on the life of Marilyn Monroe – for a similar one night run in support of The Actors Fund that sold out on Broadway at the Minskoff Theater. Now, “Smash” celebrities will reunite and discuss the making of the television show which ended in 2013.
The special screening of “Bombshell In Concert” will be introduced by Renee Zellweger and during intermission Julie Klausner of “Difficult People” will host a live, virtual cast reunion. Actors Christian Borle, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Brian d’Arcy James, Jack Davenport, Ann Harada, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Katharine McPhee, Andy Mientus, Debra Messing, Leslie Odom Jr., Krysta Rodriguez, and Wesley Taylor are scheduled to participate. Bob Greenblatt and Neil Meron will produce the event,...
- 5/12/2020
- by Mackenzie Nichols
- Variety Film + TV
Fade in on a girl with a hunger for fame and a strong wifi connection.
“Bombshell,” the sold-out, one-night only June 2015 concert event in which stars of NBC’s Smash crooned tunes form the Marilyn Monroe musical-within-the musical drama, will at long last be streamed online, it was announced on Tuesday.
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Introduced by two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger, the pre-recorded concert will stream on People.
“Bombshell,” the sold-out, one-night only June 2015 concert event in which stars of NBC’s Smash crooned tunes form the Marilyn Monroe musical-within-the musical drama, will at long last be streamed online, it was announced on Tuesday.
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Introduced by two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger, the pre-recorded concert will stream on People.
- 5/12/2020
- TVLine.com
The cast of “Smash” is set to reunite once again for a virtual “Bombshell” concert in support of The Actors Fund.
Original cast members of the NBC musical series including Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing and Jeremy Jordan will reunite for the concert, which will stream on PeopleTV. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Et.
Renée Zellweger will provide an introduction to the concert, with “Difficult People’s” Julie Klausner set to host a virtual reunion during intermission. Christian Borle, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Brian d’Arcy James, Jack Davenport, Ann Harada, Andy Mientus, Leslie Odom Jr., Krysta Rodriguez, and Wesley Taylor are also set to appear.
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“Smash” ran for two seasons on NBC between 2012 and 2013 and has since become something of a cult favorite. “Bombshell,” the show-within-the-show, has been brought to life once before,...
Original cast members of the NBC musical series including Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing and Jeremy Jordan will reunite for the concert, which will stream on PeopleTV. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Et.
Renée Zellweger will provide an introduction to the concert, with “Difficult People’s” Julie Klausner set to host a virtual reunion during intermission. Christian Borle, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Brian d’Arcy James, Jack Davenport, Ann Harada, Andy Mientus, Leslie Odom Jr., Krysta Rodriguez, and Wesley Taylor are also set to appear.
Also Read: NBC's 'Smash' Musical 'Bombshell' Poised for Full Stage Adaptation
“Smash” ran for two seasons on NBC between 2012 and 2013 and has since become something of a cult favorite. “Bombshell,” the show-within-the-show, has been brought to life once before,...
- 5/12/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Night Of The Living Dead! The Musical! to be Featured at Theatre Row’s Kirk Theatre in New York City
George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead has influenced countless movies, TV series, novels, and comic books since its initial release in 1968. It's safe to say that horror wouldn't be what it is today without the classic movie made by Romero and his brilliant cast and crew. Now, more than 50 years later, Night Of The Living Dead! The Musical! is going to be featured at New York's Kirk Theatre, bringing music into the world of Romero's ravenous flesh eaters.
An adaptation created by Jordan Wolfe (who also co-stars in the play), Night Of The Living Dead! The Musical! stars Jaime Cepero, Meg Lanzarone, Michelle Dowdy, Michael Buchanan, and Susan J. Jacks.
According to Playbill, Mitchell Walker is directing the production, with David Rosenberg handling music direction. Night Of The Living Dead! The Musical! will play off-Broadway at New York's Kirk Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from January 16th–February 8th.
An adaptation created by Jordan Wolfe (who also co-stars in the play), Night Of The Living Dead! The Musical! stars Jaime Cepero, Meg Lanzarone, Michelle Dowdy, Michael Buchanan, and Susan J. Jacks.
According to Playbill, Mitchell Walker is directing the production, with David Rosenberg handling music direction. Night Of The Living Dead! The Musical! will play off-Broadway at New York's Kirk Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from January 16th–February 8th.
- 1/15/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Green Room 42 in association with The Civilians, is proud to present Michael Friedman's The State of The Union Songbook to benefit The Civilians Michael Friedman Legacy Fund on Election Night, Tuesday, November 6, for two shows at 700 Pm and 930 Pm. The cast will include Jill Sobule, Jaime Cepero, Julian Fleisher, Kristolyn Lloyd, Nick Blaemire, Lauren Molina, Michael Winther, Conor Ryan, Wayne Pretlow, Johnny Shea, and Robbie Sublett, who will serve as the host for the evening, in addition to other names to be announced.
- 11/2/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
We recently wished happy birthday to our resident musical genius Joshua Stephen Kartes at a special open mic event. Singers from Japan to England and back again joined together to showcase their talents. Joshua even enjoyed some very special birthdays serenades's from Jaime Cepero and Margaret Kelly. I am always blown away by the diversity and talent in the room when we go all open mic. Make sure you keep up with us on social so you can be in the room where it happens next month...
- 9/25/2018
- by Ben Cameron
- BroadwayWorld.com
The cast is made up of Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company Members Ace Anderson Inherit the Wind, Public Works Dallas The Tempest, A Christmas Carol 2016 as Hud and Tiana Kaye Johnson Hood The Robin Hood Musical Adventure, Electra, A Christmas Carol 2016 as Sheila. In addition, the cast includes Monique Abry as Crissy, Kia Nicole Boyer as Jeanie, Jaime Cepero NBC's Smash as Claude, Ayanna Edwards Dreamgirls as Dionne, Chris Peluso London's Miss Saigon, Broadway's Wicked as Berger and Christopher Llewyn Ramirez Hood The Robin Hood Musical Adventure as Woof. The Tribe is made up of Kevin Curtis, Joey Donoian, Kelsey Leigh Ervi, Kyle Igneczi, Valton Jackson, Quintin Jones Jr., Laura Lites, Taylor Nash, Mayte Natalio and Gabrielle Reyes Bella An American Tall Tale, Dreamgirls.
- 8/28/2017
- by Kyle Christopher West
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Meeting hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedyvariety show, will return to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater on Sunday, September 27 at 930 Pm to open the Fall 2015 Season.The September 2015 show will feature a celebration of Whitney Houston, with special guests Darius de Haas, Natalie Joy Johnson, Jaime Cepero, Inyang Bassey and others to be announced. Tracy Stark serves as the show's Music Director.
- 9/16/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Exclusive: Gerald McCullouch’s feature debut set to world premiere at Montreal.
M-appeal has sold Gerald McCullouch’s Daddy to the UK (Tla Entertainment) and France (Optimale Sarl), ahead of its world premiere at the Montreal Film Festival (Aug 27 - Sept 7).
The relationship drama previously sold to Pro-Fun for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The story centres on Colin and Stew, whose lifelong friendship is put to the test when Colin falls for a younger man.
Us actor McCullouch, known for his role on 10 seasons of CSI, also stars as Colin in the film.
He played the same role in the New York stage version of Daddy, written by Dan Via, who also stars in the film alongside Jaime Cepero and Tamlyn Tomita.
M-appeal has sold Gerald McCullouch’s Daddy to the UK (Tla Entertainment) and France (Optimale Sarl), ahead of its world premiere at the Montreal Film Festival (Aug 27 - Sept 7).
The relationship drama previously sold to Pro-Fun for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The story centres on Colin and Stew, whose lifelong friendship is put to the test when Colin falls for a younger man.
Us actor McCullouch, known for his role on 10 seasons of CSI, also stars as Colin in the film.
He played the same role in the New York stage version of Daddy, written by Dan Via, who also stars in the film alongside Jaime Cepero and Tamlyn Tomita.
- 8/28/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Let’s not turn this into a referendum on whether Megan Hilty or Katharine McPhee makes the better Marilyn Monroe, Ok?
Oh, who are we kidding? That’s half the fun of the news that Universal Stage Productions has begun development on a stage musical version of Bombshell — the fictional Broadway show at the center of NBC’s two-season musical-within-a-musical drama Smash.
VideosSmash‘s Broadway ‘Bombshell’ Videos: Watch the Marilyns’ ‘Big Finish,’ ‘The 20th Century Fox Mambo’ and More
News of Bombshell‘s resurgence comes a week after a buzzy Actors Fund benefit featuring the show’s music that starred Smash cast members Hilty,...
Oh, who are we kidding? That’s half the fun of the news that Universal Stage Productions has begun development on a stage musical version of Bombshell — the fictional Broadway show at the center of NBC’s two-season musical-within-a-musical drama Smash.
VideosSmash‘s Broadway ‘Bombshell’ Videos: Watch the Marilyns’ ‘Big Finish,’ ‘The 20th Century Fox Mambo’ and More
News of Bombshell‘s resurgence comes a week after a buzzy Actors Fund benefit featuring the show’s music that starred Smash cast members Hilty,...
- 6/22/2015
- TVLine.com
Some very lucky Smash fans got the chance to fade in on a girl with a hunger for fame once more last night at the "Bombshell on Broadway" Smash reunion concert. Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Debra Messing, Christian Borle, Will Chase, Jaime Cepero, Jeremy Jordan, Leslie Odom Jr. and more of the show's cast reunited to perform all of the songs from the fake Marilyn Monroe musical that was at the center of NBC's short-lived Smash. Those songs included "Let Me Be Your Star," "Don't Forget Me," "Cut, Print...Moving On" and "They Just Keep Moving the Line." The cast, assembled by executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, and the men behind the music, Marc Shaiman and Scott...
- 6/9/2015
- E! Online
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Orphan Black, iZombie, Inside Amy Schumer and Wayward Pines!
1 | Orphan Black fans, does this casting make up for that tearfest to the right? And now that Paul’s dead and Cal’s Mia for who knows how long, will Sarah actually be sans love interest? (Or is that on the bottom of your very long list of concerns?)
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2 | Can someone...
1 | Orphan Black fans, does this casting make up for that tearfest to the right? And now that Paul’s dead and Cal’s Mia for who knows how long, will Sarah actually be sans love interest? (Or is that on the bottom of your very long list of concerns?)
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2 | Can someone...
- 5/29/2015
- TVLine.com
Smash‘s Broadway concert just became a Byos (Bring Your Own Smoothie) event.
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Jaime Cepero, who played universally loathed, smoothie-poisoning Ellis Boyd in Season 1 of NBC’s musical drama, is among the latest additions to the cast of Bombshell, a one-night-only concert event based on Smash‘s Marilyn Monroe musical, which takes place June 8 at New York City’s Minskoff Theatre.
Cepero isn’t the only late addition to the cast. Playbill.com reports that Leslie Odom, Jr. (Sam), Brian d’Arcy James (Frank), Jeremy Jordan (ugh, Jimmy), Ann Harada (Linda), Donna McKechnie and,...
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Jaime Cepero, who played universally loathed, smoothie-poisoning Ellis Boyd in Season 1 of NBC’s musical drama, is among the latest additions to the cast of Bombshell, a one-night-only concert event based on Smash‘s Marilyn Monroe musical, which takes place June 8 at New York City’s Minskoff Theatre.
Cepero isn’t the only late addition to the cast. Playbill.com reports that Leslie Odom, Jr. (Sam), Brian d’Arcy James (Frank), Jeremy Jordan (ugh, Jimmy), Ann Harada (Linda), Donna McKechnie and,...
- 5/27/2015
- TVLine.com
The third annual 'Night of A Thousand Judys' - presented by The Meeting hosted by Justin Sayre - has added Carolee CarmelloTony Award nominee for Scandalous, Justin VivIan Bond Tony Award nominated performance artist, Lea DeLaria acclaimed comedian and jazz vocalist, Jaime Cepero 'Smash', Telly Leung 'Glee,' Godspell, Scott Matthew Shortbus, Natalie Joy Johnson Silence, Legally Blonde and Nancy Anderson Wonderful Town, A Class Act to the lineup of talent for the show tonight, June 17.
- 6/17/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The third annual Night of A Thousand Judys - presented by The Meeting hosted by Justin Sayre - has added Carolee CarmelloTony Award nominee for Scandalous, Justin Vivian Bond Tony Award nominated performance artist, Lea DeLaria acclaimed comedian and jazz vocalist, Jaime Cepero Smash, Telly Leung Glee, Godspell, Scott Matthew Shortbus, Natalie Joy Johnson Silence, Legally Blonde and Nancy Anderson Wonderful Town, A Class Act to the lineup of talent for the show on Monday, June 17.
- 5/20/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Network: NBC
Episodes: 32 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 6, 2012 -- May 26, 2013
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d'Arcy James, Jaime Cepero, and Anjelica Huston.
TV show description:
This musical drama revolves around the Broadway theater community. The TV series follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who are trying to create a smash hit musical that's based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.
The musical is written by the successful Houston-Levitt team. Writer Julia Houston (Debra Messing) struggles to balance the relentless demands of Broadway with the needs of her family. She recently began the process of adopting a child with her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) of many years, but her focus is torn when she has the...
Episodes: 32 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 6, 2012 -- May 26, 2013
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d'Arcy James, Jaime Cepero, and Anjelica Huston.
TV show description:
This musical drama revolves around the Broadway theater community. The TV series follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who are trying to create a smash hit musical that's based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.
The musical is written by the successful Houston-Levitt team. Writer Julia Houston (Debra Messing) struggles to balance the relentless demands of Broadway with the needs of her family. She recently began the process of adopting a child with her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) of many years, but her focus is torn when she has the...
- 5/11/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Who on Bones has a bad bug? What truth is Arrow‘s Tommy going to share? What is NCIS agent Ziva’s tie to the new Mossad boss? Will a secret Smash relationship be outed? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows.
Bones | “The stakes are incredibly high” in this Monday’s episode, Emily Deschanel shared with TVLine this week, when a viral outbreak jolts the Jeffersonian. “One of our own” — Arastoo — “is affected and faces possible death,” the actress previews. “And since Cam, who we are so close to, loves him and is facing losing him,...
Bones | “The stakes are incredibly high” in this Monday’s episode, Emily Deschanel shared with TVLine this week, when a viral outbreak jolts the Jeffersonian. “One of our own” — Arastoo — “is affected and faces possible death,” the actress previews. “And since Cam, who we are so close to, loves him and is facing losing him,...
- 4/19/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Ellis returned to "Smash." In the Saturday, April 13 episode of "Smash," Jaime Cepero returned in a cameo appearance. This was the first time his character was seen since Season 1.
Cepero was one of the actors "Smash" parted ways with for Season 2 after the show underwent creative changes. His character, Ellis the scheming assistant, had the distinction of being one of the most-hated characters on the series.
The character was mentioned early in Season 2, but not seen. The return of Ellis was hinted at, but no specifics were revealed at the time. Cepero appeared as Ellis in Tom's (Christian Borle) dream. The episode had 1.8 million viewers and a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Watch the full episode below.
Cepero was one of the actors "Smash" parted ways with for Season 2 after the show underwent creative changes. His character, Ellis the scheming assistant, had the distinction of being one of the most-hated characters on the series.
The character was mentioned early in Season 2, but not seen. The return of Ellis was hinted at, but no specifics were revealed at the time. Cepero appeared as Ellis in Tom's (Christian Borle) dream. The episode had 1.8 million viewers and a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Watch the full episode below.
- 4/14/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Smash finally got where it needed to be on "The Fringe" ... almost.
With the introduction of The Hit List, it was inevitable that Derek and Karen would leave Bombshell behind to join the soon-to-be smash hit from Jimmy and Kyle. With Derek there and direction changes at Bombshell, it shouldn't be long before Karen joins him.
At this point, the new show has me more engaged. The music is better (loved "Heart-Shaped Wreckage), the people involved still have their innocence and passion for the project, and it is struggling in its infancy.
Bombshell has grown tired with bickering and rehashing material over and over again. Plus, Jerry is just despicable. As Derek pointed out, it was painful to watch Eileen agreeing with all of his decisions whether they were best or not. In "Fringe," this show moved forward too. With Derek out and Tom in, the show will have a new freshness about it.
With the introduction of The Hit List, it was inevitable that Derek and Karen would leave Bombshell behind to join the soon-to-be smash hit from Jimmy and Kyle. With Derek there and direction changes at Bombshell, it shouldn't be long before Karen joins him.
At this point, the new show has me more engaged. The music is better (loved "Heart-Shaped Wreckage), the people involved still have their innocence and passion for the project, and it is struggling in its infancy.
Bombshell has grown tired with bickering and rehashing material over and over again. Plus, Jerry is just despicable. As Derek pointed out, it was painful to watch Eileen agreeing with all of his decisions whether they were best or not. In "Fringe," this show moved forward too. With Derek out and Tom in, the show will have a new freshness about it.
- 3/13/2013
- by carla@tvfanatic.com (Carla Day)
- TVfanatic
If NBC's "Smash" really was a Broadway musical, it would return to New York now, its problems fixed on the road.
The second season, launching Tuesday, Feb. 5, sheds plots that alienated fans and features new guest stars including Sean Hayes and Liza Minnelli. In the first three episodes, Jennifer Hudson sings amazing solos.
New characters include Jimmy and Kyle (stage actors Jeremy Jordan and Andy Mientus), who are writing the musical "Hit List." Tune in just to hear Jordan belt; it proves why he's a Broadway star.
"Smash" is an odd hybrid -- a TV musical drama. It focuses on the behind-the-scenes work of mounting a Broadway musical. In this case, it's "Bombshell," about Marilyn Monroe.
The first season had Ivy (Megan Hilty), the seasoned Broadway chorine, competing against Karen (Katharine McPhee), the ingenue, to play Marilyn. Though it looks as if Karen wins, nothing is certain.
Trying to not spoil any plot points,...
The second season, launching Tuesday, Feb. 5, sheds plots that alienated fans and features new guest stars including Sean Hayes and Liza Minnelli. In the first three episodes, Jennifer Hudson sings amazing solos.
New characters include Jimmy and Kyle (stage actors Jeremy Jordan and Andy Mientus), who are writing the musical "Hit List." Tune in just to hear Jordan belt; it proves why he's a Broadway star.
"Smash" is an odd hybrid -- a TV musical drama. It focuses on the behind-the-scenes work of mounting a Broadway musical. In this case, it's "Bombshell," about Marilyn Monroe.
The first season had Ivy (Megan Hilty), the seasoned Broadway chorine, competing against Karen (Katharine McPhee), the ingenue, to play Marilyn. Though it looks as if Karen wins, nothing is certain.
Trying to not spoil any plot points,...
- 2/5/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
All eyes will be on Smash to see if Season 2 hits the right notes.
The main conclusion about the first season of Smash was that... it wasn’t a smash. Instead it was a strange mix of love it/hate it characters and storylines. Thankfully, NBC (like many of us) still believed that despite the first season missteps there is still a good show here. The curtain opens on a second season tonight.
With a new showrunner in Joshua Safran (Gossip Girl) steering the ship, we’ll see familiar faces like Ivy (Megan Hilty), Tom & Sam (Christian Borle and Leslie Odom, Jr.) and Julia (Debra Messing, minus the annoying first season scarves) as well as new faces in Broadway’s Andy Mientus (who we recently spoke with), Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) and Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family).
And while we do see Julia’s husband (Brian d’Arcy James) in the opening episode,...
The main conclusion about the first season of Smash was that... it wasn’t a smash. Instead it was a strange mix of love it/hate it characters and storylines. Thankfully, NBC (like many of us) still believed that despite the first season missteps there is still a good show here. The curtain opens on a second season tonight.
With a new showrunner in Joshua Safran (Gossip Girl) steering the ship, we’ll see familiar faces like Ivy (Megan Hilty), Tom & Sam (Christian Borle and Leslie Odom, Jr.) and Julia (Debra Messing, minus the annoying first season scarves) as well as new faces in Broadway’s Andy Mientus (who we recently spoke with), Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) and Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family).
And while we do see Julia’s husband (Brian d’Arcy James) in the opening episode,...
- 2/5/2013
- by nyjimmy67
- The Backlot
Season Two of Smash premieres Tuesday night, with the cast and crew of the Marilyn Monroe bio-musical Bombshell returned to New York to continue its drive to Broadway. Need a refresher on who did what to whom in season one? Or did you not watch (or hatewatch) but are thinking about giving season two a shot? Either way, you could catch up by reading the incisive yet hilarious recaps (okay, I'm biased) posted last season. Or you could read this handy primer, covering the characters and events and other assorted highlights.
Ivy & Karen
Much of the first season focuses on the battle between Broadway chorus veteran Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) and fresh-faced Iowa ingenue Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) to land, and keep, the role of Marilyn. They are neck and neck through the pilot and not even a duel duet of the signature song “Let Me Be Your Star” settles the question.
Ivy & Karen
Much of the first season focuses on the battle between Broadway chorus veteran Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) and fresh-faced Iowa ingenue Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) to land, and keep, the role of Marilyn. They are neck and neck through the pilot and not even a duel duet of the signature song “Let Me Be Your Star” settles the question.
- 2/5/2013
- by fakename
- The Backlot
Jaime Cepero is set to return during the second season of Smash. The actor, who was cut from the show after the first season, will reprise his role as Ellis in a possible flashback. Smash's new showrunner Josh Safran told TVLine: "Ellis may return, but not necessarily in the present." Executive producer Steven Spielberg recently defended Smash, saying the show defies "what is commercial and popular (more)...
- 1/26/2013
- by By Kristina Bustos
- Digital Spy
Is Ellis really going to return to "Smash" when the musical-theater drama returns for season 2? Most fans were elated to learn that this most despised of characters was done after a single season. So how does Ellis Boyd (Jaime Cepero) make his return?
The answer may lie in the past.
Josh Safran, the new "Smash" showrunner was quoted by TVLine as saying, "Ellis may return, but not necessarily in the present."
Assuming that "Smash" isn't going all sci-fi on us with a jump to the future, a non-present appearance indicates that Ellis will be seen in some past event. Will there be flashbacks? Dream (or, in this case, nightmare) sequences? Will we see the man as an assistant again, or does he have some other role to play.
The character of Ellis was one of many aspects of "Smash" that was changed after the end of its first season. After a long hiatus,...
The answer may lie in the past.
Josh Safran, the new "Smash" showrunner was quoted by TVLine as saying, "Ellis may return, but not necessarily in the present."
Assuming that "Smash" isn't going all sci-fi on us with a jump to the future, a non-present appearance indicates that Ellis will be seen in some past event. Will there be flashbacks? Dream (or, in this case, nightmare) sequences? Will we see the man as an assistant again, or does he have some other role to play.
The character of Ellis was one of many aspects of "Smash" that was changed after the end of its first season. After a long hiatus,...
- 1/26/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Smash makes its long-awaited return to the NBC lineup for a second season on Tuesday, February 5 9-10 p.m. Et and will continue in its regular time slot on Tuesday, February 12 10-11 p.m. Et. According to TVLine, the character everyoe loved to hate, Ellis, will be back. THough early reports indictated that Jaime Cepero would not return full time for Season 2, Josh Safran revealed that he 'may return, but not necessarily in the present.
- 1/25/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
"Smash" is bringing back Ellis. According to TVLine, Jaime Cepero will reprise his hated Season 1 role sometime during Season 2.
New "Smash" showrunner Josh Safran cryptically told TVLine that Ellis "may return," but it might not be in the present.
In an interview with Playbill.com, Safran hinted that the door would be open for previously ousted Season 1 stars to return sometime in Season 2.
"In my mind, the door's always opened," he said. "It is, in that way, a soap opera because it's an ensemble show with a cast of many characters, and you know theatre -- somebody does a show, then they go into a pilot, then they come back to do a show, and suddenly they're back!"
In other casting news ...
Sarah Chalke is scrubbing in at "Grey's Anatomy." The former "Scrubs" star will appear in a spring episode. [TVLine]
Britt Robertson is going "Under the Dome." "The Secret Circle...
New "Smash" showrunner Josh Safran cryptically told TVLine that Ellis "may return," but it might not be in the present.
In an interview with Playbill.com, Safran hinted that the door would be open for previously ousted Season 1 stars to return sometime in Season 2.
"In my mind, the door's always opened," he said. "It is, in that way, a soap opera because it's an ensemble show with a cast of many characters, and you know theatre -- somebody does a show, then they go into a pilot, then they come back to do a show, and suddenly they're back!"
In other casting news ...
Sarah Chalke is scrubbing in at "Grey's Anatomy." The former "Scrubs" star will appear in a spring episode. [TVLine]
Britt Robertson is going "Under the Dome." "The Secret Circle...
- 1/25/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Smash‘s serial lurker is back!
TVLine has learned exclusively that Jaime Cepero will reprise his polarizing role of Ellis, the ruthless and scheming former assistant to Tom and (later) Eileen, during the show’s upcoming second season.
But wait – the plot thickens.
New Smash showrunner Josh Safran cryptically tells TVLine that, “Ellis may return, but not necessarily in the present.”
Related | We’ve Seen Smash‘s Season 2 Premiere — and We’re Dishing and Telling!
Hmm… so the meddling pipsqueak will appear in a flashback? Flash forward? Flash sideways world? Our money is on one of those three.
Cepero’s...
TVLine has learned exclusively that Jaime Cepero will reprise his polarizing role of Ellis, the ruthless and scheming former assistant to Tom and (later) Eileen, during the show’s upcoming second season.
But wait – the plot thickens.
New Smash showrunner Josh Safran cryptically tells TVLine that, “Ellis may return, but not necessarily in the present.”
Related | We’ve Seen Smash‘s Season 2 Premiere — and We’re Dishing and Telling!
Hmm… so the meddling pipsqueak will appear in a flashback? Flash forward? Flash sideways world? Our money is on one of those three.
Cepero’s...
- 1/25/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
For "Smash" Season 2, the NBC drama is expanding its songwriters. Among the new names joining Season 1's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman is Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin fame.
New "Smash" showrunner and executive producer Josh Safran revealed some of the names attached to Season 2 to Playbill.com and said McMahon the "wildcard of the bunch."
"Joe Iconis, Drew Gasparini, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and sort of the wildcard of the bunch, Andrew McMahon, who has never written musical theatre before but he is a pop artist. His band is called Jack's Mannequin," Safran told Playbill. "Lucie Silvas is also a singer-songwriter whose music we are also using. She's not a musical theatre writer either, and her music came to me through Kat McPhee, who one day was just playing me songs that she thought were great and would be great for Jimmy and Kyle, and they were incredible...
New "Smash" showrunner and executive producer Josh Safran revealed some of the names attached to Season 2 to Playbill.com and said McMahon the "wildcard of the bunch."
"Joe Iconis, Drew Gasparini, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and sort of the wildcard of the bunch, Andrew McMahon, who has never written musical theatre before but he is a pop artist. His band is called Jack's Mannequin," Safran told Playbill. "Lucie Silvas is also a singer-songwriter whose music we are also using. She's not a musical theatre writer either, and her music came to me through Kat McPhee, who one day was just playing me songs that she thought were great and would be great for Jimmy and Kyle, and they were incredible...
- 1/22/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
'Smash' Season 2 changes: 'Bigger, younger and more music' -- but 'the stuff you love is still there'
"Smash" faced the music today (Jan. 6): At the TCA press tour, the cast and producers took to the stage to address television critics' concerns about its first-season nosedive -- and the changes its new showrunner, Josh Safran, has implemented for Season 2.
Safran was diplomatic about the freshman flaws -- "interesting" was the closest he came to an actual critique of Season 1, which he called "exciting and thrilling to watch" as an audience member.
"Changes wise," insists Safran, "I think it's [still] 'Smash': I don't think it's changed that much. Stuff from last year that you loved is still there, and maybe stuff people thought went off on tangents we've looked at [and] sort of tried to find a way to put back together.
"But it still is the same Smash,...
"Smash" faced the music today (Jan. 6): At the TCA press tour, the cast and producers took to the stage to address television critics' concerns about its first-season nosedive -- and the changes its new showrunner, Josh Safran, has implemented for Season 2.
Safran was diplomatic about the freshman flaws -- "interesting" was the closest he came to an actual critique of Season 1, which he called "exciting and thrilling to watch" as an audience member.
"Changes wise," insists Safran, "I think it's [still] 'Smash': I don't think it's changed that much. Stuff from last year that you loved is still there, and maybe stuff people thought went off on tangents we've looked at [and] sort of tried to find a way to put back together.
"But it still is the same Smash,...
- 1/7/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The show that everyone wanted to love — and everyone loved to hate — is back. And guess what? It’s good. This week, Entertainment Weekly gets an exclusive inside look at NBC’s ambitious overhaul of their musical drama, Smash. (Click here to buy the issue.) There’s a lot riding on it for a lot of people, first and foremost the show’s 10(!) executive producers, including Hollywood’s biggest director, Steven Spielberg; Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (the Oscar-winning Chicago); and Tony-winning composing team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray). This impressive pedigree made Smash the most high-profile premiere of...
- 1/2/2013
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
"Smash" Season 2 is right around the corner, but you don't have to wait until February 5 to get a glimpse of the new cast. NBC has released several new promo photos featuring Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson and new cast members Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus.
Gone from Season 2 are Debra Messing's scarves, Will Chase, Raza Jaffrey, Jaime Cepero and Brian D'Arcy James. Don't fret though: Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty -- along with their stellar voices -- are still around.
Take a look at pictures from the new season below.
Gone from Season 2 are Debra Messing's scarves, Will Chase, Raza Jaffrey, Jaime Cepero and Brian D'Arcy James. Don't fret though: Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty -- along with their stellar voices -- are still around.
Take a look at pictures from the new season below.
- 12/18/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
One of the biggest changes to "Smash" Season 2 will be Debra Messing's wardrobe. Yes, the time has come to say goodbye to those scarves and giant sweaters.
"Coming into a show second season where there was so much discussion about positives and negatives about the first season gives you that rare chance to step back and go, ‘What can I change?’ So we were able to [revisit] things like the scarves. We address it head on," new "Smash" showrunner Josh Safran told EW.
However, not all the scarves are gone. Series star Katharine McPhee was spotted filming with a scarf around her neck and the neck accessories appear in the Season 2 teaser.
Doing away with chunky sweaters and scarves isn't the only change ahead for "Smash." Season 2 will see a new musical take shape, a heap of new characters including one played by Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. Actors Jaime Cepero,...
"Coming into a show second season where there was so much discussion about positives and negatives about the first season gives you that rare chance to step back and go, ‘What can I change?’ So we were able to [revisit] things like the scarves. We address it head on," new "Smash" showrunner Josh Safran told EW.
However, not all the scarves are gone. Series star Katharine McPhee was spotted filming with a scarf around her neck and the neck accessories appear in the Season 2 teaser.
Doing away with chunky sweaters and scarves isn't the only change ahead for "Smash." Season 2 will see a new musical take shape, a heap of new characters including one played by Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. Actors Jaime Cepero,...
- 12/6/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
"Smash," the show viewers loved, then loved to hate-watch, saw behind-the-scenes drama as it ended Season 1. Series creator, executive producer and showrunner Theresa Rebeck stepped down and was replaced by "Gossip Girl" veteran Josh Safran.
"Actually, I'm moving on," Rebeck said in May 2012. "I have other things to do. I feel like it is what it is and I'm really proud of the work I did, and it was time to do some other stuff," which includes a play starring Katie Holmes.
Rebeck remained relatively mum on her departure, but in a new interview with "The New York Observer," she's opening up about what caused her to say goodbye to her Broadway baby. According to Rebeck, the network sent notes about character behavior she deemed absurd.
"One of the points of contention last year was that the network thinks they have the right to say to the writer of the show,...
"Actually, I'm moving on," Rebeck said in May 2012. "I have other things to do. I feel like it is what it is and I'm really proud of the work I did, and it was time to do some other stuff," which includes a play starring Katie Holmes.
Rebeck remained relatively mum on her departure, but in a new interview with "The New York Observer," she's opening up about what caused her to say goodbye to her Broadway baby. According to Rebeck, the network sent notes about character behavior she deemed absurd.
"One of the points of contention last year was that the network thinks they have the right to say to the writer of the show,...
- 11/28/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
"Smash," the show viewers loved, then loved to hate-watch, saw behind-the-scenes drama as it ended Season 1. Series creator, executive producer and showrunner Theresa Rebeck stepped down and was replaced by "Gossip Girl" veteran Josh Safran.
"Actually, I’m moving on," Rebeck said in May 2012. "I have other things to do. I feel like it is what it is and I’m really proud of the work I did, and it was time to do some other stuff," which includes a play starring Katie Holmes.
Rebeck remained relatively mum on her departure, but in a new interview with "The New York Observer," she's opening up about what caused her to say goodbye to her Broadway baby. According to Rebeck, the network sent notes about character behavior she deemed absurd.
"One of the points of contention last year was that the network thinks they have the right to say to the writer of the show,...
"Actually, I’m moving on," Rebeck said in May 2012. "I have other things to do. I feel like it is what it is and I’m really proud of the work I did, and it was time to do some other stuff," which includes a play starring Katie Holmes.
Rebeck remained relatively mum on her departure, but in a new interview with "The New York Observer," she's opening up about what caused her to say goodbye to her Broadway baby. According to Rebeck, the network sent notes about character behavior she deemed absurd.
"One of the points of contention last year was that the network thinks they have the right to say to the writer of the show,...
- 11/28/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Look out, Broadway: "Smash" is headed to the Great White Way.
NBC has released an extended trailer for Season 2 of the musical-centric series. If it looks like a brand-new show, that's because it pretty much is.
Much like the Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," "Smash" has been heavily revamped from its original incarnation, and now has a new showrunner (Josh Safran from "Gossip Girl") and a ton of new cast members -- notably Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, who has a starring role in the new trailer, if not the show.
Also joining the extended ensemble cast are Liza Minnelli, Jesse L. Martin ("Rent"), Sean Hayes (reuniting with his former "Will & Grace" costar Debra Messing), Daphne Rubin-Vega, Bernadette Peters, Nikki Blonsky ("Hairspray"), Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus and Jeremy Jordan ("Newsies").
The fresh faces will undoubtedly breathe new life into a show that was weighted down by a bunch of duds,...
NBC has released an extended trailer for Season 2 of the musical-centric series. If it looks like a brand-new show, that's because it pretty much is.
Much like the Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," "Smash" has been heavily revamped from its original incarnation, and now has a new showrunner (Josh Safran from "Gossip Girl") and a ton of new cast members -- notably Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, who has a starring role in the new trailer, if not the show.
Also joining the extended ensemble cast are Liza Minnelli, Jesse L. Martin ("Rent"), Sean Hayes (reuniting with his former "Will & Grace" costar Debra Messing), Daphne Rubin-Vega, Bernadette Peters, Nikki Blonsky ("Hairspray"), Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus and Jeremy Jordan ("Newsies").
The fresh faces will undoubtedly breathe new life into a show that was weighted down by a bunch of duds,...
- 11/20/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Smash doesn't return to NBC until February 5 (with a two-hour episode), but you can check out the first poster for the second season of the Broadway drama and its revamped cast right here and now:
Returning from Smash Season 1: Anjelica Huston (Eileen), Katharine McPhee (Karen), Jack Davenport (Derek), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Sam), Megan Hilty (Ivy), Christian Borle and Debra Messing (Tom and Julia).
Not returning: Jaime Cepero (Ellis), Raza Jaffrey (Dev), Brian D’Arcy James (Frank) and Will Chase (Michael).
New this season: Andy Mientus (writer Kyle), Jeremy Jordan (singer/Kyle’s best friend Jimmy), Krysta Rodriguez (Karen's roommate Ana), and Jennifer Hudson (Veronica, a new threat to Karen and Ivy).
Also scheduled to appear in Season 2 as guest stars: Liza Minnelli (as herself), Sean Hayes (as a TV/film actor making his Broadway debut), Jesse L. Martin and Daniel Sunjata (Julia love interests), and Nikki Blonsky.
Joshua Safran...
Returning from Smash Season 1: Anjelica Huston (Eileen), Katharine McPhee (Karen), Jack Davenport (Derek), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Sam), Megan Hilty (Ivy), Christian Borle and Debra Messing (Tom and Julia).
Not returning: Jaime Cepero (Ellis), Raza Jaffrey (Dev), Brian D’Arcy James (Frank) and Will Chase (Michael).
New this season: Andy Mientus (writer Kyle), Jeremy Jordan (singer/Kyle’s best friend Jimmy), Krysta Rodriguez (Karen's roommate Ana), and Jennifer Hudson (Veronica, a new threat to Karen and Ivy).
Also scheduled to appear in Season 2 as guest stars: Liza Minnelli (as herself), Sean Hayes (as a TV/film actor making his Broadway debut), Jesse L. Martin and Daniel Sunjata (Julia love interests), and Nikki Blonsky.
Joshua Safran...
- 11/16/2012
- by steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi)
- TVfanatic
NBC’s Smash may not be raising the curtain on Season 2 until Tuesday, Feb. 5 (with a two-hour bow), but you’re about to get a double sneak peek at what’s ahead.
Related | NBC’s Smash to Deliver a ‘More Consistent,’ ‘Edge of Your Seat’ Season 2
For starters, TVLine has an exclusive first look at the key art poster for the musical drama’s sophomore run, which features faces both familiar and fresh. Check it out:
From left to right: Anjelica Huston (as Eileen), Andy Mientus (from Broadway’s Carrie, joining Smash as wannabe writer Kyle), Jeremy Jordan (Tony-nominated star of Newsies,...
Related | NBC’s Smash to Deliver a ‘More Consistent,’ ‘Edge of Your Seat’ Season 2
For starters, TVLine has an exclusive first look at the key art poster for the musical drama’s sophomore run, which features faces both familiar and fresh. Check it out:
From left to right: Anjelica Huston (as Eileen), Andy Mientus (from Broadway’s Carrie, joining Smash as wannabe writer Kyle), Jeremy Jordan (Tony-nominated star of Newsies,...
- 11/16/2012
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
NBC’s behind-the-scenes Broadway drama Smash will come out on DVD January 8, 2013 — just in time to catch up with Karen, Ivy, Julia, and Tom before they return for the mid-season show’s revamped sophomore effort. The DVD version will also feature a gag reel, a behind-the-scenes feature with songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and additional deleted and extended scenes from the first season.
Check out the trailer for the DVD and the box art below:
Expect some big changes for season 2, including some names that are on the DVD but won’t be back for the new season. Dev...
Check out the trailer for the DVD and the box art below:
Expect some big changes for season 2, including some names that are on the DVD but won’t be back for the new season. Dev...
- 10/2/2012
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW - Inside TV
The stars came out last night to attend the screening of Sparkle at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City. In addition to the film's cast members Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo and Derek Luke, attendees included Academy Award nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe, Memphis' Montego Glover and Smash's Jaime Cepero. Check out photos from the event below...
- 8/15/2012
- by Movies News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Filming on "Smash" Season 2 is underway and amidst all the changes behind and in front of the camera, it looks like one thing will remain: the scarves.
Series star Katharine McPhee was spotted filming in the New York City streets and she was decked out in a brand new scarf. Has the success of "Bombshell" earned Karen more money for a massive scarf collection?
Following Season 1, "Smash" underwent several changes. The cast was shaken up with the departure of Jaime Cepero (Ellis), Raza Jaffrey (Dev), Will Chase (Michael Swift) and Brian d'Arcy James (Frank). Meanwhile, new faces Krysta Rodriguez, "Newsies" star Jeremy Jordan and Andy Mientus have been added to the cast. Oscar winner and "American Idol" veteran Jennifer Hudson will also appear in Season 2 of the NBC series.
But the changes didn't stop at the cast. Creator and showrunner Theresa Rebeck left the series and was replaced by "Gossip Girl...
Series star Katharine McPhee was spotted filming in the New York City streets and she was decked out in a brand new scarf. Has the success of "Bombshell" earned Karen more money for a massive scarf collection?
Following Season 1, "Smash" underwent several changes. The cast was shaken up with the departure of Jaime Cepero (Ellis), Raza Jaffrey (Dev), Will Chase (Michael Swift) and Brian d'Arcy James (Frank). Meanwhile, new faces Krysta Rodriguez, "Newsies" star Jeremy Jordan and Andy Mientus have been added to the cast. Oscar winner and "American Idol" veteran Jennifer Hudson will also appear in Season 2 of the NBC series.
But the changes didn't stop at the cast. Creator and showrunner Theresa Rebeck left the series and was replaced by "Gossip Girl...
- 7/25/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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