| NBC's Smash, the series premiere! In this FYI, Lisa "Lisbug" Schwartz recaps and reviews the pilot episode of the new NBC musical series. Lisa Schwartz - www.youtube.com Featured Music in Smash, Episode 1: Judy Garland - "Over the Rainbow" Performed by Katharine McPhee "The National Pastime" Performed by Megan Hilty Marilyn Monroe - "I Wanna Be Loved By You" Performed by Katharine McPhee Christina Aguilera - "Beautiful" Performed by Katharine McPhee Marilyn Monroe - "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" Performed by Katharine McPhee "Let Me Be Your Star" Performed by Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty Smash Choreography - Josh Bergasse Summary: In the series premiere of this musical drama about a group of people staging a Broadway show, a writing duo come up with the idea to base a show on Marilyn Monroe, and an experienced chorus girl competes against a promising newcomer for the lead role. Original Air Date: Feb 6, 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 ... |
