| In the ninth episode of NBC's Smash, the team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen charges Tom and Julia with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical. Watch Luan Legacy's FYI recap! Luan Legacy - www.youtube.com Music by Traxamillion - itunes.apple.com Music featured in Smash, Episode 9: "The Higher You Get, the Farther You Fall" Performed by Norbert Leo Butz "One More Kiss Upon the Brooklyn Bridge" Performed by Brian d'Arcy James "Cheers (Drink to That)" - Rihanna Performed by Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee Smash Choreography - Josh Bergasse Original Air Date: April 2, 2012 www.nbc.com There's nothing more exciting than the opening night of a hit Broadway musical, except maybe what happens getting there. While Wicked and The Lion King pack audiences in on the Great White Way, Julia and Tom, a successful songwriting team played by Debra Messing and Christian Borle, begin work on a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a tenacious producer (Anjelica Houston) jumps aboard, so begins the difficult task of casting the silver screen icon. Ivy Lynn, a tough Broadway veteran, seems like the obvious choice. But enter Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee), a young girl from Iowa with a dream of making it on Broadway who walks in and blows everyone away. So who will get the part and begin a journey that will change their lives? It's an age-old story, but a star just might be born once again. While everyone is consumed with putting the show ... |
