The stars—including many alum from the Smash TV series—were out April 10 for opening night at Smash on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. See the celebs hit the red carpet—including series alum Andy Mientus with a cheeky homage to his character’s untimely demise—in the gallery below.
See what critics had to say about the new musical here.
Along with Mientus, attendees included Michael Arden, Micaela Diamond, Justin Paul, Andréa Burns, Ben Ahlers, Kristin Chenoweth, Will Chase, Howard McGillin, Ana Gasteyer, Patti Murin, Andrew Rannells, Debra Messing, Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, J. Harrison Ghee, Victor Garber, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kevin Chamberlin, Brian Anthony Moreland, Jordan Roth, Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Sharon Washington, Rachelle Rak, Sarah Stiles, Jesmille Darbouze, Adam Shankman, Jake Wilson, Gus Kenworthy, Nathan Lane, Ann Harada, Wesley Taylor, Yvette Nicole Brown, Billy Crystal, Jenifer Lewis, Tonatiuh, and Lorna Luft, along with the cast and creatives of Smash.
Hudson Flynn, Andrea Burns, and Peter Flynn
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Hudson Flynn, Andrea Burns, and Peter Flynn
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Andy Mientus and Michael Arden
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Justin Paul and Asher Fogle Paul
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Daisy Chase and Will Chase
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Daisy Chase and Will Chase
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Howard McGillin and Ana Gasteyer
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Patti Murin and Andrew Rannells
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Patti Murin and Andrew Rannells
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Debra Messing and Christian Borle
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Debra Messing and Christian Borle
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Matthew Broderick, Tabitha Hodge Broderick, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, and Sarah Jessica Parker
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Matthew Broderick, Tabitha Hodge Broderick, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, and Sarah Jessica Parker
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Skye Mattox and Christian Borle
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Skye Mattox and Christian Borle
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Murray Hill, Jordan Roth, and Richie Jackson
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Jeff Hiller, Bridget Everett, and Murray Hill
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Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett
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Bridget Everett and Murray Hill
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Murray Hill, Jordan Roth, and Richie Jackson
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Jordan Roth and Richie Jackson
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Alejo Vietti, S Katy Tucker, and Beowulf Boritt
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Alejo Vietti, S Katy Tucker, and Beowulf Boritt
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Sarah Stiles and Jeff Dodson
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Sarah Stiles and Jeff Dodson
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Jake Wilson and Gus Kenworthy
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Ann Harada and Debra Messing
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Amanda Kloots, Anthony Davis, and Yvette Nicole Brown
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Amanda Kloots, Anthony Davis, and Yvette Nicole Brown
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Amanda Kloots, Anthony Davis, and Yvette Nicole Brown
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Anthony Davis and Yvette Nicole Brown
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Anthony Davis and Yvette Nicole Brown
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Chris Devany and DJ CherishTheLuv
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Billy Crystal and Janice Crystal
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Billy Crystal and Janice Crystal
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Chris Devany and DJ CherishTheLuv
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Rick Elice and Bob Martin
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Naomi Kakuk, Susan Stroman, and Leah Hoffmann
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Megan Kane and Bella Coppola
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Megan Kane and Bella Coppola
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Susan Stroman, Jenny Laroche, and Joshua Bergasse
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Jenny Laroche and Joshua Bergasse
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Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
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Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
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Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron
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Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron
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Krysta Rodriguez, Rick Elice, and John Behlmann
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Krysta Rodriguez, Rick Elice, and John Behlmann
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Krysta Rodriguez and John Behlmann
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Krysta Rodriguez and John Behlmann
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Krysta Rodriguez and Rick Elice
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Krysta Rodriguez and Rick Elice
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Austin Colby and Caroline Bowman
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Austin Colby and Caroline Bowman
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Ben Rappaport and Megan Kane
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Ben Rappaport and Megan Kane
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Megan Kane and Austin Colby
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Brooks Ashmanskas and Robyn Hurder
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Brooks Ashmanskas and Robyn Hurder
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The show began previews March 11, with five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman directing and Joshua Bergasse continuing his work from the NBC series as choreographer.
Leading the company are Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge! the Musical) as Ivy Lynn and Caroline Bowman (Frozen) as Karen, with Brooks Ashmanskas (The Prom) as Nigel, Krysta Rodriguez (Spring Awakening) as Tracy, John Behlmann (Shucked) as Jerry, Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) as Susan Proctor, Jacqueline B. Arnold (Moulin Rouge!) as Anita, Bella Coppola (Six) as Chloe, Casey Garvin (Some Like It Hot) as Charlie, and Nicholas Matos as Scott.
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The company also includes Wendi Bergamini, Sarah Bowden, Deanna Cudjoe, Daniel Gaymon, Merritt David Janes, Megan Kane, David Paul Kidder, McGee Maddox, J Savage, Jake Trammel, and Katie Webber. Swings Jacob Burns, Chelle Denton, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, Ian Liberto, Libby Lloyd, and Connor McRory round out the company. Casting is by Bernard Telsey and Kristian Charbonier.
The musical features a score by Tony, Emmy, and two-time Grammy winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who wrote over two-dozen songs for the television series, many of which are being used for the stage show alongside new compositions. The book is penned by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
The creative team also includes scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, costume designer Alejo Vietti, lighting designer Ken Billington, sound designer Brian Ronan, projection designer S. Katy Tucker, orchestrator Doug Besterman, dance and incidental music arranger Sam Davis, music supervisor Stephen Oremus, and music director Paul Staroba. Hair and wig design are by Charles G. LaPointe, and makeup design is by Joe Dulude II. 101 Productions, Ltd. serves as general manager. Johnny Milani is production stage manager.
Smash is based in part on the NBC series created by Theresa Rebeck; executive producers included Steven Spielberg, Neil Meron, Craig Zadan, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Rebeck, David Marshall Grant, and Joshua Safran. The show was produced by Universal Television.
Smash is being produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, Meron, and Spielberg. Also on the producing team is EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, who appeared as a guest star on an episode in the series’ second season.
Visit SmashBroadway.com.
Robyn Hurder and company of Smash
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Caroline Bowman and company of Smash
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Caroline Bowman and company of Smash
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Megan Kane, Brooks Ashmanskas, Robyn Hurder, Kristine Nielsen, Krysta Rodriguez, and John Behlmann in Smash
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Krysta Rodriguez, Brooks Ashmanskas, John Behlmann, Nicholas Matos and Jacqueline B. Arnold in Smash
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Robyn Hurder and company of Smash
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Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman, and Bella Coppola in Smash
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John Behlmann,Krysta Rodriguez,Jacqueline B. Arnold, Brooks Ashmanskas, Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman, Bella Coppola, and Nicholas Matos in Smash
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