Smash Lyrics – All Songs from the Musical

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Smash Lyrics: Song List

About the "Smash" Stage Show

This story has been elaborated as the drama TV serial movie and created by T. Rebeck. The development process of project for NBC engaged R. Greenblatt. S. Spielberg was amongst the team of executives. Production was carried by Universal along with DreamWorks companies. Music for the staging was created by composers S. Wittman, M. Shaiman & C. Bacon. Lyrics composed by T. Rebeck. Scenarios for the first & second season written: T. Rebeck, D. M. Grant, J. Rottenberg, E. Zuritsky, J. Reingold, J. Grote, S. Burkhardt, J. Hairston, L. Sundaram, J. Safran, B. Goluboff & others. Productions of the series performed directors: M. Mayer, M. Morris, J. Babbit, D. Attias, M. Leder, P. Barclay, P. McGuigan, A. Bernstein, T. Brock, R. Dawson, R. D. McNeill, C. Zisk, L. Shaw & others. In choreography were engaged S. Johnson & M. D. Mullen. The cast was: M. Hilty, A. Huston, C. Borle, L. Odom Jr., K. McPhee, J. Jordan, J. Davenport, K. Rodriguez & D. Messing among others.

The first series was shown on NBC TV channel in February 2012. It was watched by 11.44 million Americans. In average, for season 1 followed about 6 million people every part. The final 15th series was shown in May 2012. Continuation, which began in February 2013, led to less interest from viewers. The first series of the season 2 watched almost 4.5 million viewers. Later, the audience fell to 2.5 million people. At the end of May 2013, was shown the final 17th series of the 2nd seasons. Altogether TV-project consisted of 32 episodes. In June 2015, in Minskoff Theatre has been shown a play based on ‘Bombshell’. The director & choreographer of the show was J. Bergasse. In the histrionics were involved several actors from the original project. The television series has received nominations & awards in a number of prizes.
Release date: 2012

Overview: Smash The Musical.

Smash is the musical inside a musical that once only lived on TV screens. Born from the NBC drama of the same name, it now steps out of the screen's glow and into the real Broadway spotlight. At its heart? A show-within-a-show: *Bombshell*, the dazzling biopic of Marilyn Monroe’s life, rise, ruin, and radiance.

Story Layers and Emotional Core.

The meta-theatrical plot follows the chaotic creation of *Bombshell*. Writers Julia and Tom, once inseparable collaborators, juggle personal meltdowns and professional stakes. Director Derek, ruthless and vision-obsessed, drives them toward artistic perfection. At the center of the chaos, two women battle for the role of Marilyn: Karen, the Iowa ingénue with a golden voice, and Ivy, the seasoned Broadway talent who bleeds ambition.

New Stage Life in 2024.

The stage adaptation of Smash the Musical premiered in 2024, helmed by Susan Stroman and produced by Steven Spielberg. It keeps the heart of the TV series but trims the fat. The focus shifts to the making of *Bombshell*—a Broadway show in flux. With new songs added and plotlines streamlined, the musical pulses with tighter pacing and deeper emotional arcs.
  • Jeremy Jordan plays Derek, oozing charm and darkness in equal measure.
  • Krysta Rodriguez stars as Ana, a reimagined role expanded for the stage.
  • New songs by Shaiman and Wittman include "Rewrite This Show" and "Something to Hold On To."

Visual Brilliance.

Scenic designer Beowulf Boritt captures backstage grit and onstage glamor. The musical blends realism and spectacle. Costumes flash between rehearsal sweats and vintage Monroe couture. The set spins—literally—between studio walls and spotlight-soaked dreams.

Questions and Answers.

Is Smash the Musical based on the NBC series?
Yes, it expands the storylines and characters introduced in the original television show.
What is Bombshell within Smash?
Bombshell is the fictional Marilyn Monroe musical being developed in the plot of Smash.
Are the songs from the TV series included?
Yes, many fan-favorite numbers return, along with newly written songs by Shaiman and Wittman.
Who stars in the stage version?
Jeremy Jordan and Krysta Rodriguez lead, with additional Broadway stars rounding out the cast.
What makes Smash the Musical unique?
Its meta structure offers a behind-the-scenes view of Broadway while telling a compelling story.
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