Smash - Season 1 - Eps 1: Pilot
In the pilot of Smash we are introduced to Tom Levitt and Julia Houstona song-writing duo who had planned on taking a break from the business of Broadway but, find themselves drawn back in when they get the desire to produce a musical based around the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a demo of one of the tracks goes viral the project attracts the eye and ear of tenacious producer Eileen Rand and, although causing a conflict that of director Derek Wills. But the biggest and most important task is to find their Marilyn after, auditioning a range of girls they whittle it down to two but, who do they go for. Ivy Lynn a veteran of the stage who wants to break away from the chorus line to get her break as a lead or Karen Cartwright a fresh talent who is trying to follow her dream of becoming a star.
About Smash

Title: Smash
First Air Date: 2012-02-06
Last Air Date: 2013-05-26
Status: Canceled
Rating: 6.5/10 (from 72 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 32
Network: NBC
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: DreamWorks Television, Universal Television
Synopsis
A songwriting duo tries to create a hit with a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.
Cast

Jack Davenport
Derek Wills

Megan Hilty
Ivy Lynn

Katharine McPhee
Karen Cartwright

Christian Borle
Tom Levitt

Debra Messing
Julia Houston

Anjelica Huston
Eileen Rand

Leslie Odom Jr.
Sam Strickland

Jeremy Jordan
Jimmy Collins

Krysta Rodriguez
Ana Vargas

Andy Mientus
Kyle Bishop