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Tag Archives: Smash
Smash Recap: Tech
I have a love-hate relationship with Smash. And this week it’s hate. It’s perverse that a show about a Broadway musical continues to shy away from Broadway music – and some weeks, any type of music. Last night’s episode was … Continue reading
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Tagged Cole Porter, Kiss Me Kate, Smash, TV musical, Uma Thurman
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Smash Recap: Publicity
“Publicity” marked the return of pilot episode writer Theresa Rebeck and director Michael Mayer, and it was one of the best episodes since the pilot. Of course, much of Smash still doesn’t make sense – Iowa-fresh Karen (Katharine McPhee) remains … Continue reading
Smash Recap: The Movie Star
Finally, in Episode 11, we meet Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) – the cameo last week being little more than a publicity teaser – and as too often happens with marquee names, the star of Bombshell has the wattage but not … Continue reading