Broadway Opening: SMASH (Imperial Theatre)

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by Gregory Bernard on October 22, 2024

in Theater-New York

SMASH TO OPEN ON BROADWAY
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025
PREVIEWS BEGIN   MARCH 11
AT IMPERIAL THEATRE

Starring
Robyn Hurder  as “Ivy”
Brooks Ashmanskas  as “Nigel”
Krysta Rodriguez  as “Tracy”
John Behlmann  as “Jerry”
Kristine Nielsen  as “Susan”
Caroline Bowman  as “Karen”
Jacqueline B. Arnold  as “Anita”
Bella Coppola  as “Chloe”
Casey Garvin  as “Charlie”

The company will include  Wendi Bergamini, Sarah Bowden, Jacob Burns, Deanna Cudjoe, Chelle Denton, Daniel Gaymon, Merritt David Janes, Megan Kane, David Paul Kidder, Ian Liberto, Libby Lloyd, McGee Maddox, Connor McRory, J Savage, Jake Trammel  and  Katie Webber.

SMASH, inspired by the TV series, is a  hilarious behind-the-scenes rollercoaster ride about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical called  Bombshell, with all the iconic songs, kick-ass choreography, and backstage pandemonium that make Broadway the beloved institution it is today.

Music by  Marc Shaiman; Lyrics by  Scott Wittman  &  Marc Shaiman
Book by  Rick Elice  &  Bob Marti
Choreography by Joshua Bergasse
Direction by  Susan Stroman

SMASH  will feature 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.  will serve as General Managers. Casting by  Bernard Telsey, CSA  and  Kristian Charbonier, CSA.

Follow  SMASH  at  @smashbway  on Instagram.
For more information visit Smash Broadway

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