NBC's Greenblatt Says SMASH Renewal 'Most Likely Yes' by BWW News Desk - March 1, 2012 In a new interview with Reuters, NBC's president of programming, Bob Greenblatt told the news service that he was 'not at all disappointed in its performance. The expectations were never that 'Smash' would be the biggest hit on television,' Greenblatt said by telephone. 'But two years ago NBC wasn't even programming dramas at 10 p.m. To go from that to a 2.3 rating is a complete success.' (A 2.3 rating equates to 6.6 million viewers)' Regarding the show's likelihood of garnering a second season, they report that 'Greenblatt said the answer is most likely yes, but he did not rule out moving the show to a new day or time next season.' STAGE TUBE: SMASH Peek - The Rivalry Intensifies on March 5 Episode by Caryn Robbins - February 29, 2012 NBC has just released a sneak peek clip of next week's SMASH episode entitled 'Let's Be Bad'. In the episode, Derek asks Karen to demonstrate to Ivy the 'correct' way to sing 'Happy Birthday'. While Karen does her best not to anger the 'Marilyn Monroe' star, Ivy still gives her a glance that suggests, 'if looks could kill!' Photo Flash: First Look at Grace Gummer on SMASH by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2012 Grace Gummer, daughter of Meryl Streep, will soon guest star on an episode of NBC's SMASH as Eileen's (Anjelica Huston) daughter. Zap2it just released photos of the actress in action, and you can check out additional shots here. SMASH Ratings Get Slight Boost with Episode 4 by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2012 According to published reports, NBC's SMASH, which aired its fourth episode last night, got a slight ratings boost with almost 6.9 million viewers. Last week's audience was 4% smaller at 6.5 million viewers. The series premiere earned the show a whopping 11.5 million tuning in on February 6. STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of SMASH's 'Let's Be Bad' Episode by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2012 On next week's episode of SMASH, titled 'Let's Be Bad,' Karen discovers a new acting opportunity while attending a government party with Dev. Things get more complicated between Michael and Julia and Eileen teams up with Ellis. Check out a preview below! STAGE TUBE: Miss SMASH's 'The Cost of Art?'- Watch it Here! by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2012 Last night on NBC's SMASH entitled 'The Cost of Art', Karen needed to start learning how to get ahead in the world of Broadway, and Eileen tested a new fundraising strategy. Tom went on a date and, Derek threw a party for a hot young celebrity, played by Nick Jonas. Miss the Episode? Catch up below! UPDATED: Britney Spears Will Not Guest Star on SMASH by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2012 Earlier today, InTouch reported that Britney Spears wants a recurring role on NBC's SMASH. A friend of Britney's revealed that “She's met with producers, and they're looking for the appropriate role for her.' STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Talks SMASH & HOW TO SUCCEED on TODAY SHOW by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2012 Before he was the object of teen crushes as one-third of The Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas was a working child star on Broadway. He has now returned to his stage roots as the lead in the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - a role that in the past has been played by the likes of Daniel Radcliffe and Matthew Broderick. The actor can also soon be seen as a guest star on NBC's hit musical drama 'Smash' on February 27 at 10 p.m. ET. SMASH's Ratings Drop; NBC Still Earns Most Viewers by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2012 According to published reports, NBC's SMASH, which aired its third episode last night, dropped in the ratings again- moving this week from 8.1 million to 6.5 million viewers. The series premiere earned the show a whopping 11.5 million views on February 6. Despite the ratings dip for the series, NBC still won the night with help from THE VOICE, with 15.7 million viewers. TV: Check Out Nick Jonas on Next Week's SMASH - Complete Highlights! by Jessica Lewis - February 21, 2012 On next week's episode of SMASH, titled 'The Cost of Art,' Karen needs to start learning how to get ahead in the world of Broadway, and Eileen tests a new fundraising strategy. Tom goes on a date and, Derek throws a party for a hot young celebrity, played by Nick Jonas. BroadwayWorld has gotten ahold of the full episode preview and brings it now to you below! STAGE TUBE: Miss SMASH's 'Enter Mr. DiMaggio?' Watch It Here! by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2012 On last night's episode of SMASH, titled 'Enter Mr. DiMaggio' casting began for the Joe DiMaggio character (played by Broadway's Will Chase). Meanwhile, Karen returned to her hometown to attend a baby shower; and Eileen's ex-husband polluted her pool of potential investors. Miss the episode? Catch up by clicking below! STAGE TUBE: Anjelica Huston Talks SMASH with Jimmy Fallon by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2012 Last night 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' kicked off Broadway Week with an appearance form Anjelica Huston, who chatted about her latest role of 'Eileen' on NBC's SMASH. Check out her full interview by clicking below! STAGE TUBE: Next Week on SMASH's 'The Cost of Art' by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2012 On next week's episode of SMASH, titled 'The Cost of Art,' Karen needs to start learning how to get ahead in the world of Broadway and, Eileen tests a new fundraising strategy. Tom goes on a date and, Derek throws a party for a hot young celebrity, played by Nick Jonas). Check out a preview below! GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Keith Kuhl of 'Smash' by Adrienne Onofri - February 23, 2012 Also in the upcoming 'Rock of Ages' movie, Keith has many other TV, film and pop-music credits, as well as 4 B'way shows. STAGE TUBE: Scenes from SMASH's 'Enter Mr. DiMaggio' by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2012 On the Monday, February 20th episode of NBC's SMASH entitled 'Enter Mr. DiMaggio', the search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn-but everyone's first choice, Michael (guest star Will Chase), has a secret. Karen (Katharine McPhee) returns to Iowa for a baby shower and must decide what she wants for her future. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) begins rounding up investors-but ex-husband Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer) may already have poisoned the well. Check out three scenes from the upcoming episode below! STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - SMASH to Take on Adele's 'Rumor Has It' by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2012 On the upcoming fourth episode of the new NBC musical drama series SMASH, Katharine McPhee will perform Adele's Grammy-winning song 'Rumor Has It'. McPhee's character 'Karen' and her cast members from the fictional production of 'Marilyn' will take to the stage to perform the popular hit song. STAGE TUBE: Next Week on SMASH- Will Chase Guest Stars! by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2012 On next week's episode of SMASH, titled 'Enter Mr. DiMaggio' Casting begins for the Joe DiMaggio character, played by Broadway's Will Chase, and the lead contender is hiding something. Meanwhile, Karen returns to her hometown to attend a baby shower; and Eileen's ex-husband pollutes her pool of potential investors. Check out a preview below! STAGE TUBE: Miss SMASH's 'The Callback?' Watch it Here! by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2012 On last night's episode of NBC's new musical drama series SMASH entitled 'The Callback', Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jumped through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursued the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), were frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fought to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Songs From Tonight's SMASH Now Available on iTunes by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2012 With tonight's second episode broadcast of NBC's new critically acclaimed musical drama series SMASH (Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET), NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records are making select songs available today on the iTunes store. STAGE TUBE: Katharine McPhee Talks SMASH on LATE NIGHT by Nicole Rosky - February 13, 2012 On the February 13th episode of NBC's new musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Callbacks', Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, and Jaime Cepero also star. The episode airs Monday, February 13th at 10:00 pm/ET. I the video below, SMASH star Katharine McPhee chats about the new series with Jimmy Fallon on 'The Late Show.' Click below to check it out! AUDIO: First Listen- Katherine McPhee & Megan Hilty Sing 'Call Me' & 'Crazy Dreams' on 2nd Episode of SMASH! by Jennie Mamary - February 12, 2012 On the February 13th episode of NBC's new musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Callbacks', Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, and Jaime Cepero also star. The episode airs Monday, February 13th at 10:00 pm/ET. Photo Flash: Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty in New SMASH Shot! by Kelsey Denette - February 10, 2012 On the next episode of NBC's SMASH entitled 'Callbacks', Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Check out a just released photo of the duo below! STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of What's to Come on NBC's SMASH by Jennie Mamary - February 10, 2012 Get a sneak peak of next week's episode of NBC's SMASH, along with a preview of what's to come this season! STAGE TUBE: Katharine McPhee Does a Marilyn Mambo on Next Week's SMASH! by Nicole Rosky - February 9, 2012 On the February 13th episode of NBC's new musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Callbacks', Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, and Jaime Cepero also star. The episode airs Monday, February 13th at 10:00 pm/ET. In the clip below, Karen (Katharine McPhee) channels Mariyn in a special musical number- '20th Century Fox Mambo!' NBC's Cable Networks to Premiere SMASH Tonight! by Nicole Rosky - February 9, 2012 NBCUniversal cable networks are joining forces to create a formidable 'cable roadblock' to promote NBC's new hit musical drama 'Smash' from 12 a.m.-1 a.m. (ET/PT) tonight. |
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