Jennifer Hudson Surprises Broadway 'Smash' Cast Singing

Jennifer Hudson made a surprise appearance at the Broadway musical 'Smash' at the Imperial Theatre in New York City, celebrating the show and its cast. Hudson, who starred in the second season of the 2012 TV series that inspired the stage production, is also part of the all-star producing team alongside Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg. During the curtain call, Hudson praised the cast and even sang a few lines from the song 'I Can't Let Go,' written for her character in the series by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. She expressed enthusiasm for the musical and suggested that the Broadway show could help bring the TV series back, given its strong following. The musical is nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role. Hudson was unable to attend the musical's premiere due to her talk show commitments but remains deeply involved and inspired by the production's success.