Let’s Be Bad isn’t just the title of the latest episode of Smash but it also seemed to be the magic words that pushed all of the central characters into a realm for which the viewers have not seen them, pushing their boundaries and revealing another layer of who each of them are a people. Eileen is shaken by the ... Read More »
What does it take to make a hit Broadway musical? It is vital to have just the right cast members (lead and ensemble), the right director (even if he is known as the “Dark Prince” behind the scenes), a good composing/writing team (even if they are a little quirky and hiding secrets) and the right backing (or at least the ... Read More »
NBC has released some new promo photos of Smash cast members Debra Messing, Kat McPhee, Megan Hilty, Brian d’Arcy James, Jaime Cepero, Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, Jack Davenport and Anjelica Huston. Photos by: Mark Seliger/NBC Read More »
In an episode that was to be focused on finding just the right actor to play Joe DiMaggio, the second husband of Marilyn Monroe, this new episode of Smash seemed to be overshadowed by filler stories focusing on affairs, stealing, acceptance and posturing. Ivy is still leading her (for now) quiet affair with Derek, but questioning if she was given ... Read More »
The pressure is on for Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) as they await a decision that could alter one of their lives: the lead in the new play about Marilyn Monroe. For Karen, she seems to be daydreaming – big time. Even though she is actually at work, she is imagining herself on a stage singing ... Read More »
When you are an aspiring actress making the rounds of countless auditions, you might just imagine yourself on stage, dressed in a glittery costume, enrapturing your audience with your voice and talent; but when a cell phone rings to interrupt that vision, you realize that you are simply inside yet another audition room where you are brushed off by a ... Read More »
Megan Hilty discusses her character Ivy’s willingness to do whatever it takes. Watch the premiere of Smash, Feb. 6 at 10/9c, on NBC. Read More »