Yes, Smash is a musical. Good God, is it a musical! But, even if you’re turned off by the glitz and glam of Broadway… Watch. This. Show. The performances are fantastic and the direction is epic in scope. Underneath the fancy-schmancy costumes and dance numbers lies a genuine heartstrings-tugger of a story that shines brightly and rings true to anyone who has ever had to prove anything to an under-believeing public. Do your inner star a favor and give this underdog a chance.