The Broadway musical Smash, inspired by the NBC TV series, faced challenges leading to its closure on June 22 after an underwhelming performance with 84 regular shows. Although the production featured a talented creative team and an engaging score, it suffered from a confusing book filled with self-referential humor and tonal inconsistencies. Following the Tony Awards, where it failed to receive any nominations, the show struggled with visibility and momentum, ultimately serving as a mere footnote in a competitive Broadway season.
Despite a top-shelf creative team, Smash never quite found its footing, muddled by Broadway in-jokes and tonal shifts, ultimately becoming a footnote in a crowded season.
The score sparkled, but the book buried the show in jarring tonal shifts, muddled subplots, and a lack of clarity that left audiences confused.
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