What was the TV show Smash About?
Smash was this epic, over-the-top TV show about Broadway! Think musicals, backstabbing, and big drama. Steven Spielberg helped produce it, and it was supposed to be a replacement for Glee. It was a big deal! But the big bummer was that they canceled it after just two seasons.
So what did it really focus on?
- This TV show wasn't exactly like Glee because it's not about high school. Smash is about these super talented actors who get a chance to put on a big-budget, Broadway musical, which was called Bombshell.
- It's about the whole crazy process of creating a musical. They got real famous singers and actresses. Like Katharine McPhee, you know from American Idol, was in this show. And Anjelica Huston? She was the show’s big shot!
Why Did They Cancel "Smash" After Two Seasons?
The reviews for the show were kind of mixed, especially those Smash reviews from Season 1. Even though Spielberg made sure it was really well made, and had those amazing musical numbers! People just didn't stick around long enough.
- The creators even tried to make some big changes! But that just wasn't enough for the network, and they just pulled the plug!
Wait, Is It Making A Comeback?
- They took those big Smash characters from the TV show and made a real Broadway show! It is expected to debut sometime next spring. We will be able to watch "Let Me Be Your Star," one of the most iconic songs from the TV series, live! You can almost feel that musical energy!
- They got Spielberg involved - along with a few more big-time producers to bring the whole thing back to life. Hopefully, it'll have some better success!
Is Smash Like "Glee"?
People always wanted to compare those two TV shows. Smash and Glee had some of the same ideas! Music is super important, the stories center around how those musical experiences change the characters, and those iconic Glee Musical Numbers!
But if we’re being honest, Smash was really all about those musical numbers, while Glee was about high school dramas and friendships, but we did see some heartfelt things happen!
How Does It Stand Up Today?
- The big takeaway here is that those Glee characters and their stories definitely stuck with people, but Smash wasn't able to find the same kind of success! Maybe we'll see if this new Broadway production will be a game-changer and revive this show. The only way to know is to watch!
Even with all those great, emotional moments with Glee - I would never trade my memories watching this fun, and surprisingly awesome, show. Those musical numbers, those relationships - so nostalgic!
It'll be interesting to see if the whole world of Broadway - like "Smash - can capture audiences just like "Glee" did!
