Name: Smash on Broadway
Brand: Broadway.com
SKU: 10023
Price: 84.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (88 reviews)

Show Overview

Critics’ Reviews (3)

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"Full of big, juicy showstoppers and a cast to die for, SMASH is exactly what we need right now."

The Observer

David Cote

"Cause for celebration! Smash lives up to its name. The great musical comedy no one saw coming.”"

The New York Times

Jesse Green

"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."

Variety

Christian Lewis

Customer Reviews (88)

4.4

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Fresh new take on Marilyn Monroe

"Loved the music, dancing, songs, and jokes. Very up to date. The actors were wonderful. However, I thought the show dragged in the beginning."

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Broadway.com Customer on May 23, 2025

Don’t expect the TV version

"The music and talent were wonderful! The storyline was really 'campy', but fun. It was just unexpected. "

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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2025

Music was great, the screenplay and cast didn’t le I’ve up to expectations

"Being a fan of the show I knew the music was going to be amazing! The screenplay however, was transform into something more plain. The actors overdid it to get those laughs with corny jokes. It was ok, but didn’t do justice to the Phoenix coming out of the Ashes that the tv show deserved."

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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 4, 2025

Entertaining

"An entertaining evening. I loved the TV show but was a bit disappointed in the theatre production. Music and voices are great. Loved the costumes. Overall entertaining."

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Broadway.com Customer on May 18, 2025

Not bad, not amazing

"There was some good dancing and some amazing voices. The performers were solid but didn’t knock my socks off. It was well done. I was underwhelmed with the originality and creativity and there was no memorable music. Enjoyable, if a bit long, but not memorable. "

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Broadway.com Customer on May 12, 2025

Entertaining but lacks a good flow

"Music was gorgeous but most numbers were associated with a rehearsal of it instead of performance. Great acting and voices. Entertaining and enjoyable. The storyline spun around some and lacked a consistent drive forward. I wish Karen had a bigger role as in the TV show. That tension between she and Ivy Lynn was missed. Still overall an enjoyable and fun show."

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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 23, 2025

The story line seemed a bit contrived

"Very talented cast, but the story line was a stretch. For anyone that loved the TV show, don’t come to the broadway show thinking you’ll feel the same. You will recognize some songs and a couple of cast member names, but nothing else. "

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Nora G from Glen Ellyn on Apr 20, 2025

About Smash

Smash, inspired by the hit TV show, is finally coming to Broadway! A hilarious behind-the-scenes rollercoaster ride about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical called Bombshell, it’s got all the iconic songs, kick-ass choreography, and backstage pandemonium that make Broadway the beloved institution it is today.

Our cast is stacked, because who better to play a bunch of wannabe Broadway big shots than actual Broadway big shots? Among them: Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, Bella Coppola, Jacqueline Arnold, Caroline Bowman, John Behlmann, Kristine Nielsen and Casey Garvin to name just a few.

The production will also be helmed by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman, and feature a score by Tony, Emmy®, and Grammy Award®-winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who wrote over two dozen songs for the television show (many of which will be heard in the musical), a book by Rick Elice and Bob Martin (Tony winner), and choreography by Joshua Bergasse.

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About Smash

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