Season Two of Smash premieres Tuesday night, with the cast and crew of the Marilyn Monroe bio-musical Bombshell returned to New York to continue its drive to Broadway. Need a refresher on who did what to whom in season one? Or did you not watch (or hatewatch) but are thinking about giving season two a shot? Either way, you could catch up by reading the incisive yet hilarious recaps (okay, I'm biased) posted last season. Or you could read this handy primer, covering the characters and events and other assorted highlights.
Ivy & Karen
Much of the first season focuses on the battle between Broadway chorus veteran Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) and fresh-faced Iowa ingenue Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) to land, and keep, the role of Marilyn. They are neck and neck through the pilot and not even a duel duet of the signature song “Let Me Be Your Star” settles the question.
Ivy & Karen
Much of the first season focuses on the battle between Broadway chorus veteran Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) and fresh-faced Iowa ingenue Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) to land, and keep, the role of Marilyn. They are neck and neck through the pilot and not even a duel duet of the signature song “Let Me Be Your Star” settles the question.
- 2/5/2013
- by fakename
- The Backlot
Dredd 3D, directed by Pete Travis, premiered in NYC this week. This photo gallery features photos of the cast and production as well as NYC talents who were in attendance.
Stars Karl Urban and Olivia Thirlby were on hand as well as screenwriter Alex Garland.
Also in attendance were Ice-t (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Coco, Adrienne Bailon (Disney 365), Miss Universe Leila Lopes, Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Eric West (NBC’s Smash),Bd Wong (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, HBO’s Oz), and Savannah Wise (NBC’s Smash, Royal Pains).
Browse the full gallery of the Dredd 3D Red Carpet.
Stars Karl Urban and Olivia Thirlby were on hand as well as screenwriter Alex Garland.
Also in attendance were Ice-t (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Coco, Adrienne Bailon (Disney 365), Miss Universe Leila Lopes, Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Eric West (NBC’s Smash),Bd Wong (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, HBO’s Oz), and Savannah Wise (NBC’s Smash, Royal Pains).
Browse the full gallery of the Dredd 3D Red Carpet.
- 9/19/2012
- by Bags Hooper
- BuzzFocus.com
"Smash" has found its Marilyn Monroe in Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty), and Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) is well on her way to taking the stage as part of her first Broadway ensemble. So, what's next on "Smash"? Drama, guest stars and lots of songs.
On the docket: "Shake It Out," a Florence and the Machine cover McPhee said she enjoyed doing, "Rose's Turn," "Our Day Will Come" and in episode five, "Let's Be Bad," an original song that Hilty described as "epic."
"It can be kind of confusing because I'm Megan playing Ivy Lynn who is playing Marilyn who is playing Sugar in 'Some Like It Hot' and she's wasted so she's messing up the whole number," Hilty told HuffPost TV from the set. "But she's still kind of fantastic in some moments."
The "Some Like It Hot" number, which has been seen in some commercials, is a focal point of the episode.
On the docket: "Shake It Out," a Florence and the Machine cover McPhee said she enjoyed doing, "Rose's Turn," "Our Day Will Come" and in episode five, "Let's Be Bad," an original song that Hilty described as "epic."
"It can be kind of confusing because I'm Megan playing Ivy Lynn who is playing Marilyn who is playing Sugar in 'Some Like It Hot' and she's wasted so she's messing up the whole number," Hilty told HuffPost TV from the set. "But she's still kind of fantastic in some moments."
The "Some Like It Hot" number, which has been seen in some commercials, is a focal point of the episode.
- 2/28/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
"Smash" has found its Marilyn Monroe in Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty), and Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) is well on her way to taking the stage as part of her first Broadway ensemble. So, what's next on "Smash"? Drama, guest stars and lots of songs.
On the docket: "Shake It Out," a Florence and the Machine cover McPhee said she enjoyed doing, "Rose's Turn," "Our Day Will Come" and in episode five, "Let's Be Bad," an original song that Hilty described as "epic."
"It can be kind of confusing because I'm Megan playing Ivy Lynn who is playing Marilyn who is playing Sugar in 'Some Like It Hot' and she's wasted so she's messing up the whole number," Hilty told HuffPost TV from the set. "But she's still kind of fantastic in some moments."
The "Some Like It Hot" number, which has been seen in some commercials, is a focal point of the episode.
On the docket: "Shake It Out," a Florence and the Machine cover McPhee said she enjoyed doing, "Rose's Turn," "Our Day Will Come" and in episode five, "Let's Be Bad," an original song that Hilty described as "epic."
"It can be kind of confusing because I'm Megan playing Ivy Lynn who is playing Marilyn who is playing Sugar in 'Some Like It Hot' and she's wasted so she's messing up the whole number," Hilty told HuffPost TV from the set. "But she's still kind of fantastic in some moments."
The "Some Like It Hot" number, which has been seen in some commercials, is a focal point of the episode.
- 2/28/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Chicago – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 38 admit-two VIP party passes up for grabs to the special sneak screening of the premiere episode of Steven Spielberg’s “Smash” on NBC starring Debra Messing!
HollywoodChicago.com winners will be treated to a sneak peek of the first episode of the new TV show along with complimentary popcorn and a drink! Following the screening, winners can stay for a Q&A with star Brian d’Arcy James (“Shrek the Musical”) and legendary producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (“Chicago,” “Hairspray”)!
The new TV show, which centers on the making of a Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe, also stars Anjelica Huston, Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d’Arcy James, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Phillip Spaeth, Wesley Taylor, Savannah Wise, Kristine Covillo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Blake Andrew Johnson.
“Smash” debuts publicly the day after Super Bowl Xlvi.
HollywoodChicago.com winners will be treated to a sneak peek of the first episode of the new TV show along with complimentary popcorn and a drink! Following the screening, winners can stay for a Q&A with star Brian d’Arcy James (“Shrek the Musical”) and legendary producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (“Chicago,” “Hairspray”)!
The new TV show, which centers on the making of a Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe, also stars Anjelica Huston, Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d’Arcy James, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Phillip Spaeth, Wesley Taylor, Savannah Wise, Kristine Covillo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Blake Andrew Johnson.
“Smash” debuts publicly the day after Super Bowl Xlvi.
- 12/31/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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