(Photo by: Mark Seliger/NBC)
Smash is getting a second likelihood — not less than on stage. A musical based mostly on the cancelled TV sequence is headed to Broadway throughout the 2024-25 season.
The TV sequence aired for 2 seasons, between 2012 and 2013, and NBC. Starring Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, and Anjelica Huston, the sequence revolves across the New York theatre neighborhood and the creation of a Broadway musical. The sequence options unique music by composers Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman.
Steven Spielberg, one of many govt producers of the NBC sequence, mentioned the next about taking Smash to the stage, per THR:
“Smash is near and dear to my heart, and it was always my hope that a musical inspired by the show would eventually come to the stage. We now have an incredible creative team, and I’m looking forward to completing the Smash journey which began with my producing partners over ten years ago.”
New materials will likely be created for the stage manufacturing, however it would additionally embody songs from the tv sequence. Like the sequence, the story will revolve across the creation of a musical titled Bombshell, however new parts will likely be launched as effectively.
Series govt producer Neil Meron additionally spoke about bringing Smash again:
“Ever since the show ended in 2012, not a week goes by that someone doesn’t ask us when will they see Smash as a musical. We think we’ve come up with something the die-hard series fans will love but that will also be exciting for people who never saw an episode of the show. And above all else it will be a valentine to the Broadway musical and the exhilarating rollercoaster ride of bringing one to life.”
What do you suppose? Were you a fan of the Smash TV sequence? Would you need to see the stage musical model on Broadway?