NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread- Page 3
NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#50SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/6/12 at 7:20pmI love how on the voting thread on this board about who should get the role Hilty had 100 votes and McPhee: 2. We are so loyal to our Divas. The AMERICAN IDOL board is probably the opposite.
#51SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/6/12 at 7:30pmAll you asking for PMs need only wait until January 16th, they just announced a Press Tour that they're releasing the Pilot on iTunes and other streaming services then.
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#52SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/6/12 at 10:57pmAs much as I had McPhever in season five of 'American Idol' I think the part of Marylin should go to Hilty's character.
#53SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 10:57am
I'm pretty sure this hasn't been brought up yet, but is anyone else bothered by McPhee's audition scene? I haven't seen the pilot yet so I'm just going off the video that was posted yesterday.
First of all, her body language is completely closed off and demure. She doesn't look to be really selling the song and giving the energy that the role needs. Also, why in the world is she singing a contemporary song in a pop voice with Christina Aguilera riffs in an audition for Marilyn Monroe? Wouldn't something by Cole Porter or Frank Loesser be more appropriate? Music from when Marilyn was actually alive?
The whole scene just looked like she was auditioning for Idol, not a Broadway musical.
AngusN
Broadway Star Joined: 3/23/05
#54SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 12:19pm
"her body language is completely closed off and demure"
Isn't that the whole point? Her character is supposed to be unassuming and unaware of her talent.
random person 112
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/11
#55SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 1:37pmI'm really surprised they didn't call her off on the eyes closed thing, that would become a major issue on stage, Let us see your eyes!!!!
#56SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 5:44pmAngus, it might be part of the character, but if we're being realistic, an unassuming girl who is unaware of her talent shouldn't be in serious consideration for a lead role.
bobbybaby85
Featured Actor Joined: 8/3/11
#58SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 9:25pmUpdated On: 2/20/18 at 09:25 PM
#59SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 9:34pmBecca, I hope this show is great, but knowing the way these Hollywood scripts are written, I wouldn't be surprised if they fall back on that old stupid scene where McPhee will start off all shaky and timid, and it will look like she's going to blow it, but they give her another chance because they feel sorry for her, so at the last second she rallies and they realize they have in front of them the greatest star of her generation.
#60SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 9:58pm
I hope it's great too. From what I've seen in the previews, it looks like Hilty's character is going to be sympathetic as well, which is nice. I would hate for her to be a stereotypical bitchy diva who gets shown up by the heartland of America down to earth girl.
And Bobby, I know that Marilyn as a real person had a terrible personal life and was very self deprecating, but if I was the casting director of this show, I'd want to know that the actress can do the big crowd pleasing numbers that will bring in tourists and can be shown during the Thanksgiving parade. The ballads seem less important.
#61SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 10:27pm
The whole scene just looked like she was auditioning for Idol, not a Broadway musical.
I disagree. I thought the audition scene was wonderful, and the song choice did not bother me at all. As for the subdued body language, I thought it was fine. Much better than having her flailing her arms and overdoing it.
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Marlothom
Broadway Star Joined: 4/13/04
#62SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/7/12 at 10:53pm
I read that the plan for Season 1 is now to end it at out of town previews and focus season two on preparing for Broadway. Originally, I think they wanted to make each season a different show - glad they changed their minds.
PM LIST PLEASE!
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AngusN
Broadway Star Joined: 3/23/05
#63SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/8/12 at 11:12am
"if we're being realistic, an unassuming girl who is unaware of her talent shouldn't be in serious consideration for a lead role"
What a load of nonsense. It doesn't matter if you are unassuming or overly confident, if you are right for the part (physically, vocally etc.) you should be, and would be considered. Yes, there are many egotistical performers in TV and theatre, but not everyone is that way.
#64SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/10/12 at 7:02amIn performance, confidence is everything. It's the difference between a great performer and a girl with a good voice.
#65SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/10/12 at 10:06amThe audition scene works. There is other business that frames the audition that makes it work and somewhat addresses the same concerns expressed here.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#66SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/10/12 at 10:30amAfter seeing the screening last nite, I really cannot wait! PM list?
#67SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/10/12 at 4:51pmi saw it last night too, and i wanna see it over and over. PM list?
#68SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/16/12 at 1:15amSMASH is now up on Xfinity On Demand for Comcast if anyone was interested...
#69SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/16/12 at 1:25amIt says it is not available.......
"I think lying to children is really important, it sets them off on the right track" -Sherie Rene Scott-
#70SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/16/12 at 1:43amweird, I just started watching it right now! Are you not on the East Coast or Central time? I know its Available the 16th and I checked at 12:05 EST and it was up...
#71SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/16/12 at 1:47amAnyways I just check NBC on demand for Time Warner and it is there.
"I think lying to children is really important, it sets them off on the right track" -Sherie Rene Scott-
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#72SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/16/12 at 10:17am
It's also available on Amazon -- although at 6am it wasn't yet free -- but it is now.
I enjoyed it. For a PILOT, I thought it was quite good, albeit a tad stiff. I can see the potential.
The bigger fear is, of course, can it find an audience? Are there enough people that have an interest in live theater? I hope so, I'd like to see where this goes.
As for who should get the part -- it's fiction, so who cares about the realilty of it? I'm going to assume that one is going to be cast as the understudy so that they can keep them both around.
SPOILER: in the season's previews at the end, it becomes obvious that Hilty's character sleeps with the director -- so she will lose sympathy with the audience. (And I thought she also comes off pretty bratty in those previews -- but not the pilot.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#73SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/16/12 at 11:36amI'm not going to give a detailed review because I'm sure there will be quite a few of those. Personally, I thought it was a bit rushed which most pilots are but I did enjoy it. I did enjoy pointing out familiar faces in the baseball number (Spencer Liff, Alex Wong and Curtis Hallbrook). I'll keep watching though so I guess that's what they want!
random person 112
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/11
#74SMASH First Look at Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty as Marilyn
Posted: 1/16/12 at 11:54amYes dramamama but she also apparently gets into a big mother-daughter fight with peters that could helpher play the sympathy card.
