'Smash' Musical to Close After Tony Shutout

'Smash,' the Broadway musical adaptation based on the NBC series about making a Marilyn Monroe bio-musical, will close on June 22 after 32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre. Despite Tony nominations for choreography and featured actor Brooks Ashmanskas, the show was not nominated for Best Musical, was not invited to perform at the awards, and failed to win any Tonys. The production starred Robyn Hurder and featured original songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, but struggled with ticket sales, playing to just 66% capacity and grossing $656,161 in its final reported week. Mixed reviews and insufficient audience support contributed to its early closure. The plot centers on backstage drama as the lead actress becomes deeply immersed in the Marilyn Monroe role, affecting the creative process of the fictional show within the musical. 'Smash' becomes the first Broadway production to close following a shutout at the 2025 Tony Awards.