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
Hudson Flynn, Andrea Burns, and Peter Flynn
Andy Mientus and Michael Arden
Justin Paul and Asher Fogle Paul
Micaela Diamond
Micaela Diamond
Ben Ahlers
Ben Ahlers
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Kalie Kaimann
Kalie Kaimann
Kristin Chenoweth
Ken Billington
Taylor Richardson
Taylor Richardson
Daisy Chase and Will Chase
Daisy Chase and Will Chase
Kenny Leon
Kenny Leon
Howard McGillin and Ana Gasteyer
Max Clayton and guest
Max Clayton and guest
Patti Murin and Andrew Rannells
Patti Murin and Andrew Rannells
Debra Messing and Christian Borle
Debra Messing and Christian Borle
Matthew Broderick, Tabitha Hodge Broderick, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick, Tabitha Hodge Broderick, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, and Sarah Jessica Parker
J. Harrison Ghee
J. Harrison Ghee
Christian Borle and guest
and Christian Borle
Victor Garber
Victor Garber
Victor Garber
Marissa Jaret Winkour
Marissa Jaret Winkour
Kevin Chamberlin
Brian Moreland and guest
Murray Hill, Jordan Roth, and Richie Jackson
Murray Hill
Jeff Hiller, Bridget Everett, and Murray Hill
Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett
Bridget Everett and Murray Hill
Murray Hill, Jordan Roth, and Richie Jackson
Jordan Roth
Jordan Roth
Jordan Roth and Richie Jackson
Alejo Vietti, S Katy Tucker, and Beowulf Boritt
Alejo Vietti, S Katy Tucker, and Beowulf Boritt
Sharon Washington
Sharon Washington
Rachelle Rak
Rachelle Rak
Linda Powell
Linda Powell
Dan Amboyer
Dan Amboyer
Sarah Stiles and Jeff Dodson
Sarah Stiles and Jeff Dodson
Jesmille Darbouze
Jesmille Darbouze
Adam Shankman
Adam Shankman
Adam Shankman
Jake Wilson and Gus Kenworthy
Nathan Lane
Noah J. Ricketts
Noah J. Ricketts
Autumn Hurlbert
Autumn Hurlbert
Ann Harada
Ann Harada
Debra Messing
Ann Harada and Debra Messing
Wesley Taylor
Wesley Taylor
Yvette Nicole Brown
Yvette Nicole Brown
Danny Quadrino
Danny Quadrino
Julianna Marguiles
Amanda Kloots
Amanda Kloots
Amanda Kloots, Anthony Davis, and Yvette Nicole Brown
Amanda Kloots, Anthony Davis, and Yvette Nicole Brown
Amanda Kloots, Anthony Davis, and Yvette Nicole Brown
Anthony Davis and Yvette Nicole Brown
Anthony Davis and Yvette Nicole Brown
Chris Devany and DJ CherishTheLuv
Shangela
Shangela
Billy Crystal and Janice Crystal
Billy Crystal and Janice Crystal
Chris Devany and DJ CherishTheLuv
Andy Mientus
Andy Mientus
Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis
Tonatiuh
Tonatiuh
Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft
Plasma and Selma Nilla
Selma Nilla
Selma Nilla
Selma Nilla
Plasma
Plasma
Rick Elice and Bob Martin
Bob Martin
Bob Martin
Irene Gandy
Susan Stroman
Susan Stroman
Naomi Kakuk, Susan Stroman, and Leah Hoffmann
Megan Kane and Bella Coppola
Megan Kane and Bella Coppola
Susan Stroman, Jenny Laroche, and Joshua Bergasse
Jenny Laroche and Joshua Bergasse
Stephen Oremus
Stephen Oremus
Jenny Laroche
Jenny Laroche
Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron
Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron
Robert Greenblatt
Robert Greenblatt
Krysta Rodriguez, Rick Elice, and John Behlmann
Krysta Rodriguez, Rick Elice, and John Behlmann
Krysta Rodriguez and John Behlmann
Krysta Rodriguez and John Behlmann
Krysta Rodriguez and Rick Elice
Krysta Rodriguez and Rick Elice
Neil Meron
Krysta Rodriguez
Krysta Rodriguez
Austin Colby and Caroline Bowman
Austin Colby and Caroline Bowman
Megan Kane
Megan Kane
Ben Rappaport and Megan Kane
Megan Kane
Ben Rappaport and Megan Kane
Megan Kane and Austin Colby
Joshua Bergasse
Bella Coppola
Caroline Bowman
Caroline Bowman
Joshua Bergasse
Joshua Bergasse
Bella Coppola
Robyn Hurder
Robyn Hurder
Brooks Ashmanskas and Robyn Hurder
Brooks Ashmanskas
Brooks Ashmanskas
Brooks Ashmanskas and Robyn Hurder
Nicholas Matos
Nicholas Matos
John Behlmann
John Behlmann
John Behlmann
Casey Garvin
Casey Garvin
Kristine Nielsen
Kristine Nielsen
Ian Liberto
Ian Liberto
Jacqueline B. Arnold
Jacqueline B. Arnold
Jacob Burns
Jacob Burns
Connor McRory
Connor McRory
Jake Trammel
Jake Trammel
Daniel Gaymon
Daniel Gaymon
Ndaya Dream Hoskins
Ndaya Dream Hoskins
Wendi Bergamini
Wendi Bergamini
Chelle Denton
Chelle Denton
Daniel Paul Kidder
David Paul Kidder
Deanna Cudjoe
Deanna Cudjoe
Libby Lloyd
Libby Lloyd
Sarah Bowden
Sarah Bowden
Sarah Bowden
Katie Webber
Katie Webber
Merritt David Janes
Merritt David Jones
McGee Maddox
McGee Maddox
J Savage
J Savage
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.
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Robyn Hurder and company of Smash
Robyn Hurder in Smash
Caroline Bowman and company of Smash
Robyn Hurder and Brooks Ashmanskas in Smash
Krysta Rodriguez John Behlmann in Smash
Company of Smash
Caroline Bowman and company of Smash
Megan Kane, Brooks Ashmanskas, Robyn Hurder, Kristine Nielsen, Krysta Rodriguez, and John Behlmann in Smash
Robyn Hurder in Smash
Bella Coppola in Smash
Robyn Hurder in Smash
Krysta Rodriguez, Brooks Ashmanskas, John Behlmann, Nicholas Matos and Jacqueline B. Arnold in Smash
Robyn Hurder and company of Smash
Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman, and Bella Coppola in Smash
John Behlmann,Krysta Rodriguez,Jacqueline B. Arnold, Brooks Ashmanskas, Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman, Bella Coppola, and Nicholas Matos in Smash
