Marc Shaiman Comments On Recording BOMBSHELL Concert: 'A Complete Logistical Impossibility'

BOMBSHELL on Broadway will really not be recorded!

NBC's musical dramedy series SMASH ended after two seasons earlier this decade, but the Broadway-centric series will feature in a new reunion concert set to highlight material from the musical-within-the-series BOMBSHELL, inspired by the life of Marilyn Monroe, on June 8 at a star-studded concert announced several weeks ago when the Kickstarter campaign racked up a grand total of $318,120.

Composer Marc Shaiman utilized social media earlier today to comment on the issue of whether or not the event will be recorded for posterity in any fashion for potential release, as has been repeatedly confirmed by the producers that it was not going to occur up until now, reinforcing that fact.

Shaiman shared, "Just for the record (again): No, the BOMBSHELL concert is not being filmed, the money required would have taken every cent raised (and much more) away from The Actor's Fund, negating the entire reason for the event. Plus, we only get in the theatre that day and have to be fully out of it by 11 that night, so it was a complete logistical impossibility. And the same goes for recording, but at least the fantastic Cast CD is still available for you to purchase right now!! (https://itunes.apple.com/.../bombshell-music-from.../id605442415) smile emoticon There is a beautiful word, that word is ephemeral. It's getting kind of obsolete in these days of "if it's not on your phone, does it even exist?" but it's the foundation of the magic of theatre. x Marc p.s. you KNOW every second will be bootleg video'd within seconds of happening!"

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The official description of the BOMBSHELL event is as follows: "Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will present a concert of the musical created within the NBC TV series "Smash," created by Theresa Rebeck, Bombshell, with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, directed by Joshua Bergasse and Scott Wittman with choreography by Joshua Bergasse and music direction by Marc Shaiman. The one-night only landmark event benefitting The Actors Fund takes place on Monday evening, June 8, 2015 at The Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway). Bombshell was the Marilyn Monroe musical created in NBC's Golden Globe-nominated television hit series "Smash," created by Theresa Rebeck. Bombshell features the Emmy-nominated songs "Let Me Be Your Star," and "Hang the Moon." The one-night-only landmark event featuring Bombshell's original songs will feature previously announced Christian Borle, Will Chase, Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee and Debra Messing, and will be joined by Jaime Cepero, Brian d'Arcy James, Ann Harada, Jeremy Jordan, Donna McKechnie, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Wesley Taylor (all subject to availability). The ensemble will feature Yesenia Ayala, Ioana Alfonso, Emily Bindiger, Colin Bradbury, Benjamin Chavez, Dennis Collins, Neal Coomer, Alexa De Barr, Josh Franklin, Karla Garcia, Mary Gatchell, Alex Gibson, Tyrone Jackson, Reed Kelly, Jenny LaRoche, Marty Lawson, Carolyn Leonhart, Karen Lloyd, Michael McArthur, Paul McGill, Chase Madigan, Kevin Osborne, Nicole Prothro, Lillie Ricciardi, Eugene Ruffolo, Michael Ruocco, Sarah Tolar, Jessica Walker, Katie Webber, Tatiana Wechsler, and Sam Zack (all subject to availability). The creative team for the concert presentation of Bombshell includes Scott Pask (scenic elements); Carol Sherry (costume advisor); Donald Holder (lighting); Nevin Steinberg (sound supervisor); Emiliano Pares (props); Peter Nigrini (projection designs); Nathan Johnson (make up); Doug Bersterman (conductor & orchestrations); Jeff Atmajian, Larry Blank, Brad Dechter, Aaron Heick, Marc Shaiman & Jonathan Tunick (orchestrations); Scott M. Riesett (music supervisor); Russ Barmus, Mark Graham -- Joann Kane Music Service (music preparation); and James Sampliner (associate music director). The Production Stage Manager is Peter Lawrence."

Visit the official BOMBSHELL Kickstarter page here.

Also, check out my InDepth InterView series with the creative team of the BOMBSHELL concert event, including The Actors Fund president Joe Benincasa, available here, producer Tim Pinckney, available here, songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, available here, and co-director/choreographer Joshua Bergasse, available here.

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