Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
#1Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/22/23 at 8:03pm
So a good friend of mine knew that I was a fan of the TV show so she was nice enough to invite me to this afternoon's reading of Smash for Broadway, scheduled to open in the spring of 2025. All I can saw is wow.
A few things to understand from the outset. The show is based on the TV series, but by no means is it a carbon copy. There are a myriad of unexpected twists and turns, so it departs significantly from what you might expect. Next, it's primarily a comedy, and it's jam packed from start to finish with laugh out loud jokes, delivered perfectly. And EVERYONE in the packed space was laughing. And finally, they use several of Mark Shaiman's songs from the show, but there are many new songs as well, written by him and Scott Wittman.
No one knows (well, maybe some people know) the extent to which the cast will change over the next 18 months, but this cast of about 10 principals and 10 ensemble members was terrific. Special kudos to Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas and Karrry Butler, but the performer who absolutely bought down the house was Bonnie Milligan, in a role that seemed written just for her. There are Tony awards to be reaped here, for sure.
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
#3Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/22/23 at 11:02pm
You may be 100% correct.
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
#4Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/22/23 at 11:06pm
TotallyEffed said: "I call flop."
let's not talk about your private life.
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#6Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/23/23 at 1:13am
Of course everyone around you was laughing so hard. They all figure you've got money & were desperately trying to pry it from you. It's a bit like getting sucked into a time share presentation in Las Vegas or Mexico.
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chewy5000
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/1/09
#7Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/23/23 at 5:34am
So long as there's a rousing production number about peanut allergies, I'm in.
Jumpin_J
Understudy Joined: 12/5/07
#8Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/23/23 at 5:13pm
A smash? Based on what evidence? To quote Janet Jackson to Susan Stroman, "what have you done for me lately"? She hasn't had a hit show in 22 years. IT was a show called The Producers. Yes, almost literally a generation ago. And remember, she pretty much inherited it from her husband who passed away. I'm not saying she didn't do any work to make the show successful. And as a choreographer, if you want a big production number, she delivers on all cylinders today. But look at all the shows she directed since then. I'm sorry, but as a director, I think after two decades of work that the evidence is in.
Updated On: 9/23/23 at 05:13 PM
BETTY22
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/13
#9Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/23/23 at 5:55pm
Inside the room where it happens.........
#10Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/23/23 at 6:30pm
Jumpin_J said: "A smash? Based on what evidence? To quote Janet Jackson to Susan Stroman, "what have you done for me lately"? She hasn't had a hit show in 22 years. IT was a show called The Producers. Yes, almost literally a generation ago. And remember, she pretty much inherited it from her husband who passed away. I'm not saying she didn't do any work to make the show successful. And as a choreographer, if you want a big production number, she delivers on all cylinders today. But look at all the shows she directed since then. I'm sorry, but as a director, I think after two decades of work that the evidence is in."
Stro is living off her past laurels. She hasn't had a hit in many many years as a musical theater director-choreograhpher. Smash seems more suited for Casey Nicholaw, Jerry Mitchell or Broadway's ''it'' Director Michael Arden! Josh Bergasse is perfect for choreography staying on from the series winning an Emmy.
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
Zeppie2022
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/22
#11Bold prediction--Smash will be a Smash
Posted: 9/24/23 at 10:07pm
The music from the show IMO was excellent, the success of this show will be the quality of the book. The storyline should only be about getting the show on Broadway and not some of the other nonsense (Karen's BF, Julia's family life etc.) that was in the TV series.
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