NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread- Page 89
NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#2200Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/9/12 at 4:42pmPlum, there was no other choice. Emmy rules only permit the entry of one song per "team," and since Shaiman and Wittman wrote all the show's songs except for "Touch Me," there was no other possible second song.
Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08
#2201Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/9/12 at 4:43pmTo be fair, "Let Me Be Your Star" is the best song from the show, but yeah, that's a ridiculous rule. Wonder what made them come up with that in the first place?
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Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#2202Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/9/12 at 4:44pmThey could have not submitted a second song. I think my reaction was mostly due to being forced to remember that "Touch Me" happened. :P
sephyr
Leading Actor Joined: 11/21/10
#2203Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/9/12 at 5:00pmI would've personally submitted Let's Be Bad. Now that's the showstopper.
#2204Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/9/12 at 6:08pm"Let Me Be Your Star" "Secondhand White Baby Grand" and "Don't Forget Me" would have been my choices for submission.
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#2205Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/9/12 at 6:30pmIt's probably best that there are only two possible nominees on the shortlist. Too many would probably cause some vote splitting. Now "Let Me Be Your Star" can be recognized in honor of all the songs Shaiman and Wittman have written.
Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08
#2206Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/9/12 at 11:56pmI love "Let Me Be Your Star" and thought it worked extremely well in the pilot, it felt really special at the time, it showed a kind of promise that the show was rarely able to fulfill in the subsequent episodes. I'm pleased that they picked it to represent the show; I imagine "Touch Me" was submitted as a formality more than anything, if it doesn't get nominated it doesn't get nominated, and if it does the show can say it got two Best Original Song nominations--and honestly, what kind of competition is it facing anyway?
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MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#2207Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/11/12 at 6:15pm
Here's Katharine McPhee's idol audition, if anybody hasn't seen it already.
mcphee idol audition
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#2208Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/14/12 at 2:55pm
I know that sometimes the Teen Choice Awards can be a joke, but the show and McPhee have both received nominations.
Teen Choice Awards 2012: 'Breaking Dawn,' 'Snow White' Lead Second Wave of Nominees
#2209Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/14/12 at 3:52pmIs there a reason Secondhand White Baby Grand couldn't have been submitted? I think it's far and above the best song in the series, though I must confess I did like quite a few of the original songs.
#2210Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/22/12 at 7:51pm
Just what this show needs is another former "American Idol" contestant. Look who's joining the cast.
http://tvline.com/2012/06/22/smash-jennifer-hudson/
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2211Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/22/12 at 8:06pmShe's also an Oscar AND Grammy Winner -- pretty sure both of those things qualify her for the job, REGARDLESS of how she first got noticed.
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beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#2212Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/22/12 at 8:09pmI'm really looking forward to this. I am a huge fan of Jennifer's and I cannot wait to watch her on the show. Plus, maybe she add an Emmy to her list of awards.
#2213Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/22/12 at 9:06pmI'd be happier if they dropped the Marilyn story and made it a Karen Carpenter musical. Good story for drama and music.
JohnyBroadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/12
#2214Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/22/12 at 9:42pm
J. Hud needs to do a broadway stint. Sister Act would've been perfect, but changing subjects the show is headed in an exciting direction. Now they just need to announce the third new member.
Updated On: 6/23/12 at 09:42 PM
hyperbole_and_a_half
Leading Actor Joined: 3/21/11
#2215Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/22/12 at 9:51pmJennifer Hudson AND Megan Hilty? I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm actually looking forward to SMASH....!
JP2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/07
#2217Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/23/12 at 12:46am
JP, those were my exact words!! I like SMASH, but this most recent casting announcement makes me super excited for the next season.
Cheers,
C.
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#2218Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/23/12 at 1:58am
I am very excited to see Jennifer Hudson on the show as well!!
Here's to hoping there will be an original number for Hudson/Hilty/McPhee all to sing together
nygrl232
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/19/08
#2219Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/23/12 at 4:03amIvy Lynn wound up not being Mari-lyn. Which means Karen Cartwright would wind up not being Karen Car-penter. Which means another Idol/Broadway hire who looks and sounds the part.
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#2220Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/23/12 at 8:55am
Why is there so much about Karen Carpenter on this board all of a sudden??
I'm a huge fan of Hudson's voice, bc who couldn't be, but the last thing this show needs is another bad actor.
raker
Stand-by Joined: 12/27/08
#2221Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/23/12 at 8:59amShe should have gone to an acting school, that seems clear.
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#2222Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/26/12 at 1:55pm
In case no one already knew, Brian d'Aarcy James said that he will return for at least one episode.
'Smash' Season 2: Brian D'Arcy James Talks Return, New Nightclub Act
#2223Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/26/12 at 2:24pm
Andy Mientus joins the cast! I'm super excited to hear about this. He's a real sweetheart, and super talented.
http://tvline.com/2012/06/26/smash-season-2-andy-mientus
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2224Smash -- Series Discussion
Posted: 6/26/12 at 2:30pmI just saw that...so I wonder if this means he will NOT be a part of Bare? Hmmmmm.....
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