NBC Hopes for New Musical Smash
If Wonder Woman can't save NBC, the network is hoping a new rival for Glee can do the job.
Sources confirm that NBC has ordered a fall pilot for Smash, a musical series that centers on an eclectic group of people that band together to perform in a Broadway musical. Michael Mayer (American Idiot) is in negotiation to direct, while Steven Spielberg and his DreamWorks TV team will executive produce.
Grammy-winning and Tony-winning songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman will write original songs for the show. Sounds like New Directions might need to step things up, huh?
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May 21st, 2011 8:30 AM
My son Lawrence Alexander will be a dancer on the show! We are praying it turns into an actual role on the show. He is mega talented as he sing and dances equally great! We are so excited and cannot wait to see the show!!! Proud Mom
March 10th, 2011 2:17 AM
As a fellow drama person, I get excited to see any show that has singing and dancing in it. I think the storyline will be off enough from Glee to not seem like a follower. I also know a great actor who was just signed on to the pilot for this show and from personal knowledge knows that what he brings to the plate will be amazing. I spent many years in middle school/high school plus drama school with him and know if its something he is interested in it will be great. I look forward to watching this and just hope and doesn't air during my regular fave shows lol!!!
January 28th, 2011 3:40 PM
LOL!!! NBC brings more singing drama shit but cancels Heroes! Great idea NBC! Its gonna pour in viewers! LOL
Rank: Guest Star
January 24th, 2011 2:01 PM
WOW . . . Just wow . Do we really need another one of these shows ? Don't get me wrong because I LOVE Glee , Gleek all day everyday but copy cat shows really aren't as awesome as the originals . Sure, we like to watch them and sometimes we do compare , but no matter what this new show will bring Glee will always be the best . :)
Rank: Leading Character
January 23rd, 2011 10:44 AM
Well, this isn't awkward...