STAGE TUBE: New Preview Clips of March 5th SMASH!

NBC has released two new video previews for the Monday, March 5th episode of the musical series SMASH. In the first clip, Karen (Katharine McPhee) discovers what she "brings to the party" in a sensual performance of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World". In the second clip, Ivy (Megan Hilty) exudes Marilyn in her performance of "Let's Be Bad", as rehearsal transforms into a Broadway fantasy. The episode airs Monday, March 5th at 10:00 pm/ET on NBC.

Also in the March 5th episode, Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev (Raza Jaffrey) at a high-powered government party. Ivy (Megan Hilty) senses trouble in her relationship with Derek (Jack Davenport). Will Chase and Broadway's Ann Harada guest star.

NBC's new musical drama series, SMASH was developed from an idea of Executive Producer and multiple Emmy and Oscar winner Steven Spielberg. The show explores the subculture of musical theatre; celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of Broadway.

Boasting a stellar cast from stage and screen, SMASH stars Emmy award winning actress Debra Messing, Academy Award winner Anjelica Huston, Katharine McPhee, Jack Davenport, Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James.

SMASH centres on the complex and all-consuming process behind the production of an original Broadway musical. Successful songwriting duo and old friends Tom (Borle) and Julia (Messing) reunite to realise their dream of adapting the life story of screen icon Marilyn Monroe into a hit musical; recruiting tenacious producer Eileen (Huston) and brilliant director Derek (Davenport) to bring the production to the stage. Casting of the title role sparks conflict and rivalry between Karen (McPhee), a youthful, inexperienced beauty desperate to find fame in the big city, and Ivy (Hilty), a stage veteran determined to leave the chorus line and finally get her big break. From its genesis, the "Marilyn" project is a rollercoaster ride of dramatic highs and lows for its cast and crew that will culminate on opening night, when the audience will determine whether or not the show is a "Smash".

The show was developed by NBC's Robert Greenblatt, Steven Spielberg, and Broadway producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Broadway's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman wrote the music for the show. Michael Mayer directed the project, and playwright Theresa Rebeck

To get a sneak peek at the upcoming episode of NBC's SMASH, click below!