watch tv show SMASH for FREE here: rod.gs The show revolves around a group of characters who come together to put on a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. But before that can happen, the people who will try to bring it all together must deal with their own personal acts. The series will feature original music by composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. [edit]Cast and characters Debra Messing as Julia Houston, a songwriter/lyricist and the musical's co-writer Jack Davenport as Derek Wills, the brilliant (and womanizing) director of the musical, who is hoping for a breakout with the musical even if it means putting the lead in a compromising position Katharine McPhee as Karen Cartwright,[4] an Iowan who lands a successful audition and becomes the favorite for the role of Monroe Christian Borle as Tom Levitt, Julia's co-writing partner on the project Megan Hilty as Ivy Lynn, a veteran actress who was favored to land the Monroe lead until Karen came into the p! icture, and finds herself competing with the newcomer Raza Jaffrey as Dev Sundaram, Karen's live-in boyfriend, who works at the Mayor's office Jaime Cepero as Ellis Tancharoen, Tom's personal assistant Anjelica Huston as Eileen Rand, the musical's tenacious producer, who is dealing with divorce proceedings from her husband, which could threaten the musical [edit]Recurring Brian d'Arcy James as Frank Houston, Julia's husband Michael Cristofer as Jerry, Eileen's soon-to-be ex-husband and former producing
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