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Smash on Broadway - NYC [24261]

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It’s a comedy about a musical: get *Smash* tickets and see the Tony Award-nominated stage adaptation of the hit TV series come to life on Broadway. A fan favorite and cult classic, *Smash* on NBC ran for only two seasons but had a lasting impact on viewers. Catapulting Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty to fame, the show burned bright, and burned fast, but cemented its legacy with infectious music and behind-the-scenes drama. Now, it comes to Broadway in a thrilling production based on the story and characters of the beloved Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated musical series.

*Smash* on Broadway features an all-star team: Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson has joined the producing team after winning a Tony Award for also producing Pulitzer Prize winner *A Strange Loop*, and musical theatre writing icons Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (*Hairspray*, Tony Award) wrote the score. Rick Elice and Bob Martin (*The Drowsy Chaperone*, Tony Award) wrote the book, and Susan Stroman (*The Producers*, Tony Award) directs this production. Joshua Bergasse, who won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for the television series, returns to Smash to choreograph the Broadway version.

As with the series, *Smash* follows the process of bringing *Bombshell*, a musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe, to Broadway. Features many of the songs written for the show including "Let Me Be Your Star," *Smash* will give fans of the show everything they’ve been looking for since the series left the air.

There’s rivaling Marilyn actresses, plenty of backstage drama, lots of dishy gossip and sharp, dark comedy to go around. When bringing a smash to Broadway, what could go wrong? Be a part of the sensation: tickets to *Smash* are available now on New York Theatre Guide.

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Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre. 
This production uses theatrical haze and smoke. 
No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. 
All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. 
The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.

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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.

*Smash* was a TV phenomenon, running for only two seasons but leaving an indelible mark on fans. Winning an Emmy Award and enjoying Grammy and Golden Globe award nominations, the series catapulted Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee to fame and also featured a slew of Broadway regulars, including Jeremy Jordan and Christian Borle.

Now, the show comes to Broadway, which feels particularly apt given the series was about a show…coming to Broadway. That show-within-a-show is called *Bombshell* and is based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. Actresses compete for starring roles, and soon the behind-the-scenes drama eclipses anything going on on stage. What could go wrong? Susan Stroman brings her signature razzle dazzle staging to this big musical, which features a number of hit songs from the series along with a delicious new score. Buckle up for a ferocious and fun ride as Bombshell, and *Smash*, make their long-awaited journey to Broadway.

## What to watch for

- The Grammy-nominated “Let Me Be Your Star” is just one of the many hit songs from the series that will be heard in the stage musical, which also features new songs.
- Audiences can expect familiar characters and plot points with some new ones thrown in that further flesh out the steamy relationships and cut-throat world of *Smash*.
- Movies are often adapted for the stage, but TV shows are less common additions. However, this season, *[BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical](https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/39187-boop-the-betty-boop-musical)* based on the cartoon character will also be on Broadway.
- Megan Hilty, who originated the role of Ivy Lynn on TV, will also be on Broadway this year with *[Death Becomes Her](https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/34895-death-becomes-her-on-broadway)*.

Additional Information

Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre. 
This production uses theatrical haze and smoke. 
No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. 
All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. 
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Get *Smash* tickets and we’ll let you be our star. See Tony Award-nominated *Smash* the musical starting this spring on Broadway.

Robyn Hurder is best known for her performance as Nini in [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical) on Broadway, for which she earned a Tony Award nomination. Other Broadway roles include Marcia Murphey in *A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical*, Jeannie Muldoon in *Nice Work If You Can Get It*, Marty in *Grease*, Ivy in [*Smash*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24261-smash-a-new-musical-tickets), and Velma Kelly in [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago).

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Brooks Ashmanskas stars as Dr. Diafoirus/Purgon in [*The Imaginary Invalid*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44369-the-imaginary-invalid) on Broadway at the [Todd Haimes Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/todd-haimes-theatre) from September 25 to November 22, 2026.

A Broadway favorite known for his comedic chops, Ashmanskas has appeared on Broadway in *Once Upon A Mattress, The Prom* (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Drama League nominations), *Sunday In The Park With George, Shuffle Along, Something Rotten, Bullets Over Broadway, Promises, Promises, Present Laughter, The Ritz, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me* (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), *The Producers, Gypsy, Little Me, Dream,* *How To Succeed...*, and *Smash* (Tony nomination).

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Caroline Bowman stars in [*Smash*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24261-smash-a-new-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Imperial Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/imperial-theatre). Bowman played Elsa in Disney's *Frozen* on tour and starred as Eva Perón in the tour of *Evita.* Her Broadway credits include the role of Elphaba in *Wicked* and the original cast of *Kinky Boots.* She was also the Norma Desmond standby in the revival of *Sunset Blvd.*

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Bella Coppola stars as Violet in [*Midnight*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/47251-midnight) off Broadway at the [Daryl Roth Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/daryl-roth-theatre) from September 12 to November 8, 2026.

Coppola is best known for starring in [*Smash*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24261-smash-a-new-musical-tickets) and *Six* on Broadway and in *Kinky Boots* off Broadway. She is also a recording artist, with music streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.

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Krysta Rodriguez stars as Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway in [*A Few Good Men*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/47264-a-few-good-men) at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/vivian-beaumont-theater) on Broadway from October 8, 2026.

Rodriguez is a Broadway favorite whose credits include *Spring Awakening,* *The Addams Family,* *First Date,* *In the Heights,* [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago-tickets), and *Into the Woods*. She starred as Liza Minnelli in Netflix's *Halston* and appeared in *Quantico,* *Younger,* and both the [*Smash*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24261-smash-a-new-musical-tickets) TV show and Broadway musical adaptation.

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John Behlmann stars as Carl Dean in [*Dolly: A True Original Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41212-dolly-an-original-musical-on-broadway) on Broadway at [St James Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/st-james-theatre) starting December 7, 2026.

John Behlmann stars as Tom Buchanan in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre). His Broadway credits include *Smash*, *Shucked*, *Tootsie,* *Significant Other,* and *Journey's End.* Behlmann appeared in television series including *Madam Secretary,* *Blue Bloods,* and *The Good Wife.* He received an Outer Critics Nomination nomination for his performance in *Tootsie.*

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Jacqueline B. Arnold has played La Chocolat in *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* and Matron "Mama" Morton in [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago-tickets), and she's also appeared in *Smash* and *Priscilla, Queen of the Desert* on Broadway. Arnold performed in the Las Vegas production of *We Will Rock You* and toured nationally with *Rent* and *Hairspray.*

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Kristine Nielsen stars as Sladjana in [*Archduke*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43907-archduke) off Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre in the [Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/harold-and-miriam-steinberg-center-for-theatre) from October 23 to December 21, 2025.

One of New York's most sought-after comedic actresses, Nielsen has a decades-spanning career that includes the Broadway shows *Smash*, *Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,* *You Can't Take It With You,* *Present Laughter,* and *Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus.* She received a Tony Award nomination for *Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike* and appeared in films including *Morning Glory* and *Small Time Crooks.* Nielsen has won two Obie Awards.

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Nicholas Matos stars in [*Smash*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24261-smash-a-new-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Imperial Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/imperial-theatre). Off-Broadway credits include *The Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes,* *Regarding the Disappearance of Amy* at Playwrights Horizons, and *Shelter Me* at the Midnight Theater.

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Casey Garvin stars in [*Smash*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24261-smash-a-new-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Imperial Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/imperial-theatre). A talented dancer, he has also been seen in *Bullets Over Broadway, Disaster! The Musical, Miss Saigon, King Kong, Mrs. Doubtfire,* and *Some Like It Hot* on Broadway.

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The Imperial Theatre is an iconic Broadway theatre located in the heart of New York's theater district. Established in 1923 and built by the Shubert Organization, it boasts of a spectacular architectural design conceived by Herbert J. Krapp. The interior charm is harmonized by comfortable seating for around 1,417 spectators. Throughout its illustrious history, the theatre has hosted countless notable performances, including 'Les Misérables', 'Annie Get Your Gun', and the debut of 'Billy Elliot'.

### Getting to the Imperial Theatre ###

The theatre is conveniently sited at 249 West 45th Street, making it easy to reach by taxi, bus or subway. The nearest subway stations are 42 St - Port Authority Bus Terminal on lines A, C and E and Times Sq - 42 St on lines N, Q, R, W, S, 1, 2, 3, and 7. If you prefer a bus ride, M42 and M50 are the most proximate bus stops. There are multiple paid parking garages in the theater’s vicinity for those who decide to drive.


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Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, the Imperial Theatre was built for the Shubert Organization and officially opened on December 25, 1923 with the musical *Mary Jane McKane*.

It was the Shuberts' 50th New York venue and was constructed as a replacement for their 20-year-old Lyric Theatre (which stood partly on the site of the current [Lyric Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/lyric-theatre-ny)). The Imperial Theatre also held the first Ms. Globe Pageant in 1951.

## How to get to the Imperial Theatre on Broadway

The Imperial Theatre, located on the corner of 45th Street and Eighth Avenue, is closest to the 42nd Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal subway stop on the A, C, and E lines. The closest bus stops are 8th Ave/W 46th St. on the M20 and M104 lines and 8th Ave/W 43rd St. on the M20, M104, and M34A-SBS line.

## Restaurants near the Imperial Theatre

The Imperial Theatre in NYC is one block southwest of Restaurant Row, located on 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Popular restaurants on this stretch include Joe Allen (American), Becco (Italian), Le Rivage (French), Dim Sum Palace (Chinese), and a variety of others.

The theatre is also located one block east of Marseille (French), Nizza (Italian), and Five Napkin Burger (American), three popular restaurants for the theatregoing crowd all located between 44th and 45th Streets on Ninth Avenue.

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Imperial Theatre, designed by Herbert J. Krapp, opened on December 25, 1923 with the musical Mary Jane McKane. Nearby are popular restaurants.

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The Imperial Theatre in New York is a historic venue which hosts significant performances. It's easily accessible by taxi, subway, or bus.

Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted.

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway - NYC [15911]

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Escape into the romantic, glamorous world of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway, based on the beloved 2001 movie by Baz Luhrmann.

Before *Moulin Rouge!* on Broadway came to be, the love story of a writer and a showgirl captivated fans on screen. The *Moulin Rouge!* movie grossed over $179 million worldwide and earned Catherine Martin two Oscars (for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design) at the 74th Academy Awards, where it received a further six nominations, including Best Picture. The movie musical starred Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, and Jim Broadbent, along with John Leguizamo and Richard Roxburgh.

## What is *Moulin Rouge* on Broadway about?

*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway is a love story about Christian, an American writer looking for inspiration in Paris, and Satine, a star showgirl and courtesan, within the Moulin Rouge nightclub at the turn of the 20th century. As Satine has been promised to the wealthy Duke, who promises to save her and the club from bankruptcy, her and Christian's romance blossoms in secret behind the scenes — but is love enough?

## Is *Moulin Rouge* a jukebox musical?

*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* is a jukebox musical. Like the movie, which featured versions of existing pop songs like "Lady Marmalade," "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," "Roxanne," and "Your Song," *Moulin Rouge!* on Broadway also has a pop score. The show brings "some of the most beloved popular music of the last 50 years to the stage," including all the aforementioned fan-favorite songs from the movie. There are also dozens more chart-toppers from Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and many more, plus the movie's one original song, "Come What May."

## How long is *Moulin Rouge* on Broadway?

*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway runs 2 hours and 35 minutes with an intermission.

Get tickets to *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* in New York now.

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See *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* in New York and escape to a decadent Paris nightclub. In *Moulin Rouge!,* based on Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning film, the writer Christian arrives at France’s most famous cabaret, where he falls in love with the dynamic singer Satine. However, she is promised to the Duke, which means her fate is tied to saving the struggling Moulin Rouge. See how a timeless love story unfolds in this 10-time Tony Award-winning jukebox musical that features hit songs like “Firework,” “Chandelier,” and “Come What May.” Get *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

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Get tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway from the official New York Theatre Guide. See Baz Luhrmann's spectacular film come to life with 70 pop hits.

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Baz Luhrmann's hit film takes to the stage with more than 40 pop hits from the past 40 years. Behold a dazzling production with all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way. Come what may, get tickets to *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway today.


Based on the award-winning 2001 film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* follows a couple whose world is turned upside down by true love and passion in turn-of-the-century Paris. The writer Christian and the courtesan Satine fall into a forbidden backstage romance at the titular nightclub — until Christian realizes there’s more than just the villainous Duke putting a stop to their relationship.

Between 2002 and 2003, shortly after the *Moulin Rouge!* movie got a Best Picture Oscar nomination and two other wins, rumors started to fly about a stage adaptation. Those rumors faded, but finally proved true in 2016, when *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* was officially announced. Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo led the show’s first workshop in 2017, and they went on to star in the 2018 world premiere in Boston and the 2019 Broadway premiere.

Both received Tony nominations for their performances, and Tveit and Danny Burstein (as Harold Zidler) won awards. *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* also swept the design categories, winning for set, costume, lighting, and sound design. The musical’s cast recording also got a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.

## What to watch for

- In the movie, Christian is an Englishman. In *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway, Christian is an American fleeing the Industrial Revolution in search of artistic purpose.
- Baz Luhrmann, who directed and co-wrote the iconic 2001 film, came from a very artistic background. His mother was a ballroom dance instructor who gave him lessons early on, and his father insisted he study painting and music.
- Luhrmann says director Alex Timbers “feels like a younger cousin,” and Timbers says Luhrmann’s work inspires him. Luhrmann has watched performances of *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway and is a keen supporter of the show. 
- *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* is loosely based on two classic stories. One is Puccini’s opera *La Bohème*, also about bohemian friends in 20th-century Paris. The other is the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus, a talented musician who seeks to rescue his true love, Eurydice, from the clutches of Hades. (The Broadway musical *Hadestown* is also, and more directly, based on that myth.)
- The *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* set contains homages to the film and the real Moulin Rouge. The iconic elephant-shaped dressing room and red windmill from the movie are recreated here, and both are also hallmarks of the actual nightclub.
- One of the *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* characters, a bohemian artist named Toulouse-Lautrec, was a real French artist well known for creating promotional posters for the Moulin Rouge. Similarly, the character of nightclub owner Harold Zidler is partly named for the real club’s co-founder, Charles Zidler.
- The *Moulin Rouge!* film is part of Luhrmann’s “Red Curtain Trilogy” of movies with the performing arts — theatre, dance, poetry, song — as a major theme and storytelling tool. The others are *Strictly Ballroom* and *Romeo + Juliet*. Like *Moulin Rouge!*, *Strictly Ballroom* has become a stage musical in the U.K. *Romeo + Juliet* hasn’t yet joined them, but you never know!

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*Moulin Rouge!* is based on the hit film of the same name, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Premiering in 2001, the film became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its flashy design, fun combination of pop songs, and dreamy setting. Underneath the glitz is a purer story of art, ambition, and love. A celebration of bohemian France and an artist’s soul, the musical transforms the Broadway theatre to become “euphoric — a shower of fireworks and confetti,” per The New York Times.

## What to watch for

- The show is a feast for the eyes: it won 10 total Tony Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design.
- “Moulin rouge” translates to “red windmill,” and you’ll see that and so much more in Derek McLane’s amazing set, which also features Satine’s elephant-shaped dressing room.
- *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* is loosely based on two classic stories: Puccini’s opera La Bohème, about bohemian friends in 20th-century Paris, and the tragic Greek myth of lovers Orpheus and Eurydice. (The Broadway musical Hadestown is also, and more directly, based on that myth.)
- One of the *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* characters, a bohemian artist named Toulouse-Lautrec, was a real French artist known for creating promotional posters for the Moulin Rouge. Similarly, the character of nightclub owner Harold Zidler is partly named for the real club’s co-founder, Charles Zidler.

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Escape into a spectacular Parisian nightclub that's not just a place, but a state of mind. Feel truth, beauty, freedom, and love at the star-crossed love story of a writer and a courtesan, based on the Oscar-winning Baz Luhrmann film and packed with more than 40 pop hits.

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