
‘Smash’ to close on Broadway
The show, loosely adapted from the NBC TV series of the same name, follows the drama that goes down behind the scenes of a Marilyn Monroe musical.
Don’t forget Smash — the Broadway musical at the Imperial Theatre has set a closing date of June 22. At the time of closing, it will have played 116 total performances.
Loosely inspired by the 2012 NBC TV show of the same name, centers on a fictional Marilyn Monroe musical called Bombshell, which is troubled by feuding writers, major divas, and plenty more drama. Featuring a new script by Bob Martin and Rick Elice, the show retains Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s fan-favorite songs from the TV series, like the Emmy Award-winning “Let Me Be Your Star.”
The cast includes Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder as Ivy, 2025 Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas as Nigel, Krysta Rodriguez as Tracy, John Behlmann as Jerry, two-time Tony nominee Kristine Nielsen as Susan, Caroline Bowman as Karen, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Anita, Bella Coppola as Chloe, Casey Garvin as Charlie, and Nicholas Matos as Scott.
Five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman directs, and 2025 Tony nominee Joshua Bergasse choreographs, also returning from the TV series, for which he won an Emmy.
Learn more about Smash on Broadway.
Photo credit: Smash on Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
Frequently asked questions
How long is Smash?
The running time of Smash is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Where is Smash playing?
Smash is playing at Imperial Theatre. The theatre is located at 249 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
What is Smash about?
Let me be your star: experience the Tony Award-nominated Smash the musical on Broadway. Smash in New York opens spring 2025 and is based on the cult TV show.
How do you book tickets for Smash?
Book tickets for Smash on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Smash?
The recommended age for Smash is Ages 10+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre..
What are the songs in Smash?
Audiences can expect hit songs from the TV show, including the Grammy-nominated "Let Me Be Your Star," in this Broadway production along with a slew of new songs from the creators of Hairspray.
Is Smash appropriate for kids?
Smash is recommended for audiences ages ten and up.
Who directed Smash?
Song and dance legend Susan Stroman (a Tony Award winner for The Producers and recently on Broadway with New York, New York) directs this show.
Is Smash good?
The series won an Emmy and was Golden Globe-nominated, and audiences are fierce devotees to this show-within-a-show musical. Come and we'll let you be our star!
Who wrote Smash?
Award-winning Broadway alums reunite for this show. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman wrote the score, and Rick Elice and Bob Martin wrote the book.
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