Smash

Previously on Smash .

How Marilyn, it's beautiful and tragic.

I think she make a great musical.

I've got a callback from Marilyn.

I got a callback.

Ivy Lynn, this is Karen Cartwright.

Classic... you put in ten years in the chorus,

and Karen-something shows up.

I have a pretty clear sense of what I bring to the party.

She's trying to get me fired.

He is taking advantage of her.

Maybe Ivy's taking advantage of him.

She did get the part.

I could have done that. I could have slept with him.

But I didn't.

You came into this marriage with nothing.

Except love.

Jerry has no involvement.

You poisoned my investors, you jackass!

Got $7 million under there?

No, but I do have friends.

It was idealistic to think

that we could do this without a star.

The incomparable Rebecca Duvall.

Her agent, her manager... Everyone said she could sing.

- You had dinner... - Okay.

And then you slept with my wife.

No one applauded.

I can't even see you talking to him.

- It was nothing... - Stop, Julia, stop.

- - Oh, my God. Rebecca?

I'm not going back into the show.

Will you marry me?

The real question is, who's going to play Marilyn?

Where's Karen Cartwright?

You're going on as Marilyn, tonight.

Why wasn't it me?

She just had something that you don't.

I'm not gonna tell anybody.

You are fired is what you are, Ellis.

I think I left something in your room.

What are you doing with my engagement ring, Ivy?

I'm sorry. We just need one minute.

No, we don't.

Actually, the more you hurt, the better.

Knock it off, Derek.

Don't ever doubt you're a star.

After you.

You can get the next one.

Okay, everyone, now that we're finally here,

first things first, please...

For a job well done...

In Boston.

That was then. This is now.

Eileen.

I trust you all enjoyed yourselves up there.

We had a successful run.

I would say, overall, the experience was instructive.

But before we apply its lessons,

there's a small question of where.

It is my goal to book us a Broadway theater

by the end of this week.

In the meantime, if any of you get any other offers,

go on vacation, or frankly even think about getting a haircut,

let us know.

While I'd like to publicly state

that it is my intention to pick up everyone's contract...

Depending on the changes made by the creative team,

we may not be able to do that.

But we're not there yet. We thank you.

And we hope to see you on Broadway soon.

And no raises, so don't ask.

Karen, can I have a word, please?

Sure. Yes.

"Some of you will cease to exist

after the creative team's changes"?

- I'm not worried. - You should be.

She's part of the creative team now.

If I were you, I'd keep an eye on my back,

make sure there's no target on it.

I'm planning a little soiree for the press this weekend,

a sort of coming-out party for the show.

I'd love it if you'd sing something,

perhaps the opening number.

Of course. Yeah, that'd be great.

Anything for you. Great.

Well, maybe you'd like to choose

a couple backup singers.

It can be whoever you want.

Well, Jessica and Beth, of course.

And one more.

- Joy. - Joy. Great.

Linda? Yes.

Would you grab Jessica, Beth, and Joy for me?

Hey, girls...

I hope you're ready. It all starts now.

SMASH S02 Ep 01x02 - On Broadway

Moving on...

Michael Swift wants to be let out of his contract.

He feels that he did us a favor when we were in a bind

and we have ample time to recast.

I, uh, trust there are no objections?

Nope.

Okay, good. Let's talk about the reviews.

Uh, remember, I haven't read them.

- You're not serious. - She never does.

I just read Tom's face.

It tells me everything I need to know.

Oh, did Tom's face tell you what they singled out, then?

Me, the cast... Derek.

She's the one who hasn't read them.

I don't need some critic getting in my head.

I sat in the audience for three weeks.

I know there are things that need to be done.

I want this to be the best it can be.

And that's what we're going to do.

After my meeting tonight with Jordan roth,

we're going to book the best theater

Broadway has to offer...

The St. James.

Oh, the St. James would be so amazing.

Oklahoma! Opened there. The king and I.

Both: The producers.

- Big hits. - Long runs.

- Good juju. - Yeah, okay, great, um...

What if we don't get a theater today, hmm?

I've got a lot of projects waiting to hear

how busy I'm gonna be... I want to know what to plan for.

Don't worry about it, Derek. I'll get it.

Meanwhile, keep our leading lady happy.

Everyone's talking about her.

They want to know if she's as good as they've heard.

Oh, she's better.

Yes, we all know where you stand on the matter.

Oh, and it's not just me.

Or didn't you read the reviews either?

Oh, God, not listening.

Going outside.

"When Karen Cartwright implores you

"to let her be your star, you'd have no problem answering

with a resounding 'yes, ' if it weren't..."

I'm aware.

It's not you I'm worried about.

I'm handling it.

Yeah, well, can we not do it on Tom time, please?

Sometime this century would be nice.

Call me when you have a reason to.

Bye, Derek.

Thank you, Ana, for letting me move in

and everything.

Well, thank my roommate for doing that Disney cruise.