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Smash

Smash

Follow your dream. Watch your back.

20126.42 Seasons32 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."

Created by Garson Kanin
Written by Garson Kanin
Produced by Jordon Nardino
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee

Karen Cartwright

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Megan Hilty

Ivy Lynn

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Derek Wills

Jeremy Jordan

Jeremy Jordan

Jimmy Collins

Debra Messing

Debra Messing

Julia Houston

Christian Borle

Christian Borle

Tom Levitt

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Eileen Rand

Themes & Keywords

new york cityshow businessmusicalsingersongwriterbroadwaybroadway musicalmusical theatermusictheatrewriting a musicalmusical production

About Smash

Smash is a drama series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of new york city, show business, musical, singer, songwriter, broadway. Created by Garson Kanin, it stars Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Jack Davenport. Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."

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