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Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann & More Will Star in SMASH on Broadway

SMASH is set to open at Broadway's Imperial Theatre this spring, bringing the acclaimed TV series to the stage. We have all of the new details on what to expect including who's who in the cast, and the show's official dates for Broadway in the Spring of 2025!
This Iconic SMASH Moment Almost Didn't Happen, Executive Producer Reveals

One of the most memorable moments of the second and final season of Smash almost didn't happen, an executive producer has revealed. Watch the video of Megan Hilty's performance of 'Don't Forget Me' and find out why Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Katherine McPhee, and Bernadette Peters almost couldn't take part in it.
SMASH Musical Will Arrive on Broadway

A stage adaptation of Smash will be helmed by 5-time Tony-winning director Susan Stroman, with a score by the Tony- and Grammy-winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. We have all the details on the Broadway production!
Photos: First Look at GOSSIP GIRL Season Two Ahead of December Premiere

Developed by showrunner Joshua Safran, a writer and executive producer on the original series, the new series is based on the bestselling novels by Cecily von Ziegesar and the original show, developed by Josh Schwartz and  Stephanie Savage. Check out the first look photos of season two now!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for GOSSIP GIRL Part 2 on HBO Max

Part two of Gossip Girl will continue to explore just how much social media — and the landscape of New York itself — has changed in the intervening years. The series stars Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Donna Murphy, Adam Chandler-Berat, and Jason Gotay.
HBO Max Renews GOSSIP GIRL for Second Season

Season one stars Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak and Savannah Lee Smith with Todd Almond, Adam Chanler-Berat, Johnathan Fernandez and Jason Gotay.
GOSSIP GIRL To Return This November for Part Two of First Season

The series stars Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak and Savannah Lee Smith with Todd Almond, Adam Chanler-Berat, Johnathan Fernandez and Jason Gotay.
HBO Max Unveils Official Key Art For GOSSIP GIRL

GOSSIP GIRL explores just how much social media — and the landscape of New York itself — has changed in the intervening years.
VIDEO: HBO Max GOSSIP GIRL Trailer Features Donna Murphy, Laura Benanti and More

HBO Max has released the first look teaser for the much-anticipated series Gossip Girl!
VIDEO: Watch the Official Teaser for GOSSIP GIRL on HBO Max!

The series stars Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak and Savannah Lee Smith.
Karena Evans Will Direct Inaugural Episodes of GOSSIP GIRL

HBO Max has tapped award-winning director Karena Evans to direct the pilot and second episode of the upcoming series 'Gossip Girl' set to launch in 2021.
Karena Evans To Direct Inaugural Episodes Of GOSSIP GIRL on HBO Max

HBO Max has tapped award-winning director Karena Evans to direct the pilot and second episode of the upcoming series 'Gossip Girl' set to launch in 2021. Based on the original CW show (2007-2012) and bestselling novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, the reimagined drama finds a new generation of New York private school teens being introduced to social surveillance eight years after the original blogger's website went dark. 
Laura Benanti Joins GOSSIP GIRL Sequel Series On HBO Max

Deadline has reported that Laura Benanti will joining the cast of HBO Max's upcoming Gossip Girl sequel series. The cast includes Emily Alyn Lind, Tavi Gevinson, Whitney Peak, Eli Brown, Johnathan Fernandez, Jordan Alexander, Savannah Smith, Evan Mock, Jason Gotay, Thomas Doherty, Adam Chanler-Berat, Savannah Smith and Zion Moreno.
Jordan Alexander Will Star in the GOSSIP GIRL Reboot

Jordan Alexander has joined the cast of the upcoming HBO Max 'Gossip Girl' reboot.
SMASH is Now Streaming on Amazon Prime

According to a Tweet from Katharine McPhee, 'Smash' is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. 
Official: Musical Version of SMASH is Being Adapted for Broadway

SMASH is setting its sights on Broadway with a creative dream team and an official title of SMASH, A New Musical. The news was announced today by Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron who will serve as lead producers. They are developing a live stage adaptation inspired by the NBC series of the same name on which they all worked together.
Lea Salonga, Michael Cerveris, Jason Robert Brown, and More Join Bridge To Broadway

Joining Erik Liberman's Bridge to Broadway online training platform are Tony winners Lea Salonga, Michael Cerveris, Jason Robert Brown, and Ann Reinking, Emmy winner Ron Cephas Jones, casting director Bernard Telsey, showrunner Joshua Safran (Gossip Girl, Smash), and Wicked star Alexandra Billings.
Adam Chanler-Berat and Tavi Gevinson Join GOSSIP GIRL Reboot at HBO Max

Adam Chanler-Berat and Tavi Gevinson have joined the ensemble cast of the HBO Max reboot of Gossip Girl, according to Deadline. Thomas Doherty and Zion Moreno have also been cast in the series.
Netflix Cancels SOUNDTRACK

The musical drama a?oeSoundtracka?? on Netflix has been canceled after one season.
Joshua Safran and Netflix's SOUNDTRACK Join BroadwayCon 2020 Lineup

Joshua Safran (Creator) and cast and creative team members from Netflix's series Soundtrack will give BroadwayCon 2020 attendees an exclusive behind the scenes look at the new musical series on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at BroadwayCon.com/register.

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