The Yes List - 'Smash': An Addictive New Series Bets on Broadway

Marilyn Monroe gets the Broadway treatment in writer Theresa Rebeck’s addictive new series… MUSICAL DRAMA January 27, 2012 Smash Bets on Broadway Marilyn Monroe gets the Broadway treatment in writer Theresa Rebeck’s addictive new series. Mark Seliger / NBC Fifty years after her death, the mention of Marilyn Monroe conjures up familiar imagery: that whispery voice, the platinum hair, her vulnerability. NBC’s upcoming series Smash is many things—a backstage drama, the brainchild of creator and executive producer Theresa Rebeck—but it’s also a loving paean to Broadway, and to the enduring legacy of Monroe. Following actors, directors, producers, and writers as they scramble to produce Marilyn: The Musical, the premise of Smash smacks you across the face—why hasn’t this been done before? The result is intoxicating and imaginative, The West Wing for the Broadway set. Read the rest of this article on The Daily Beast Want more culture from The Daily Beast? Click below to read this week's top stories on entertainment and the arts. Best of Paris Haute Couture Dior earns strong reviews, Lagerfeld takes a trip on Air Chanel, and Cameron Diaz is the surprise guest. 11 Oscar Snubs and Surprises From big names left off the list—Spielberg, DiCaprio—to upset contenders like Bridesmaids’ Melissa McCarthy, Jacob Bernstein runs down the most unexpected news from the nominations. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET The Yes List Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. The Education of Elizabeth Olsen by Marlow Stern Ingrid Michaelson Sheds Her Cute Image by Jesse Ellison Elton John's Nastiest Star Feuds by The Daily Beast

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