SMASH
IS NOW OPEN ON BROADWAY!
CRITIC’S PICK “CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION! SMASH LIVES UP TO ITS NAME. The great musical comedy no one saw coming.”
– Jesse Green, The New York Times
“A fizzy, fun musical comedy with a phenomenal score! It’s undeniably thrilling to experience these beloved songs on stage. SMASH is, in fact, what you’ve been needing.”
– Christian Lewis, Variety
“Full of big, juicy showstoppers and a cast to die for, SMASH is exactly what we need right now.”
– David Cote, The Observer
“SMASH IS REBORN AS A RIOTOUS MUSICAL! A hilarious and pointed satire that both skewers and celebrates the Great White Way.”
– Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly
SMASH, the new musical inspired by the hit NBC television series, officially opened on Broadway on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) to critical acclaim. Stars flocked to celebrate the Opening Night, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Billy Crystal, Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane, Debra Messing and more.
Directed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman (The Producers), SMASH stars Tony nominee Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge) as “Ivy,” two-time Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (The Prom) as “Nigel,” Krysta Rodriguez (Spring Awakening, “Smash” TV Series) as “Tracy,” John Behlmann (Shucked) as “Jerry,” two-time Tony nominee Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) as “Susan,” Caroline Bowman (Frozen Tour) as “Karen,” Jacqueline B. Arnold (Moulin Rouge) as “Anita,” Bella Coppola (Six) as “Chloe,” Casey Garvin (Some Like It Hot) as “Charlie,” Nicholas Matos (Broadway Debut) as “Scott” and Megan Kane (& Juliet) as “Holly.”
The company includes Wendi Bergamini, Sarah Bowden, Jacob Burns, Deanna Cudjoe, Chelle Denton, Daniel Gaymon, Merritt David Janes, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, David Paul Kidder, Ian Liberto, Libby Lloyd, McGee Maddox, Connor McRory, J Savage, Jake Trammel and Katie Webber.
SMASH features a score by Tony, Emmy and two-time Grammy winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Some Like It Hot, Hairspray, Mary Poppins Returns), who wrote over two dozen songs for the television show, many of which will be used in the musical, in addition to new material they have written for the stage. With a book by two of Broadway’s most seasoned craftsmen, four-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) and Tony winner Bob Martin (The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone), Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated choreographer Joshua Bergasse (On The Town), who choreographed the television series, reprises his role for the stage adaptation.
SMASH features scenic design by two-time Tony winner Beowulf Boritt (New York, New York), costume design by Lucille Lortel winner Alejo Vietti (Titanique), lighting design by Tony winner Ken Billington (Chicago), sound design by two-time Tony winner Brian Ronan (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), projection design by S Katy Tucker orchestrations by three-time Tony winner Doug Besterman (The Producers), dance and incidental music arrangements by Tony nominee Sam Davis (New York, New York), and music supervision by two-time Tony winner and two-time Grammy winner Stephen Oremus (Wicked, Frozen). 101 Productions, Ltd. serves as General Managers. Casting by Bernard Telsey, CSA and Kristian Charbonier, CSA.
Get ready for all the backstage pandemonium that brings a team of Broadway big shots to their knees heading to the opening night of Bombshell, a splashy new musical about Marilyn Monroe. It’s a rollercoaster ride filled with hilarious setbacks and surprises, kick-ass production numbers, and iconic songs like “Let Me Be Your Star,” which were featured on the NBC television series that inspired it.
A new block of tickets is now on sale for performances through January 4, 2026, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).
For more information, visit SmashBroadway.com. Tickets for SMASH are available to purchase HERE, by calling Telecharge at 212-239-6200, or in person at the Imperial Theatre box office.
The original cast recording is coming soon from Concord Theatricals Recordings.
SMASH on Broadway is produced by Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg. Phil Kenny & Wendy Federman, Roy Furman, Ken Davenport, Mary Maggio, Boardman Cannova Productions, John Gore Organization, Stephanie P. McClelland, Lamar Richardson, No Guarantees Productions, Nick Padgett, Marc David Levine, Willette & Manny Klausner, Rothrockin’ Productions, Robert Sher & Yeoburn, Adam Zell, Scott H. Mauro, Scott Abrams, Paris Keena, Koenigsberg Riley, 42nd.club, Richard Batchelder, Jamie deRoy, Dean Moravis, DMQR Productions, Fakler Stone, Gilad-Rogowsky, Invisible Wall Productions, Jeffrey Grove, Fern Kershon, Jim Kierstead, Lake Cohen Productions, Amanda Lee, Robin Gorman Newman, Andrew Paradis, Arlene Scanlan, Iris Smith, WitzEnd Productions, Matt & Susan Blank, The Broadway Investor’s Club, Ilona Cantor, Jonathan & Rae Corr, Michael B. Cox, Cue to Cue Productions, Jeffrey Finn, Paul Gavriani, Independent Presenters Network, Hunter Johnson, Bill and Sally Martin, Michael Patrick, Sandy Robertson, Janet & Marvin Rosen, Michael Saperstein, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Jennifer Hudson, Nederlander Presentations, and The Shubert Organization serve as co-producers.
SMASH is based on the NBC series created by Theresa Rebeck and produced by Universal Television.
Follow SMASH at @smashbway on Instagram.
For more information visit www.SmashBroadway.com.
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