It’s finally opening night and we’ve got thoughts, feelings, and faves! We recorded this in January 2022 so the pop culture we’re talking about is of that time.

Scarf Count: 1

Bombshell

Directed by Michael Morris

Written by Theresa Rebeck

Originally aired 5/14/2012

NBC.com Synopsis:

The big night is finally here. Tom and Julia race against time to save the show, while Derek makes a decision that will change the lives of Karen and Ivy forever.

Pop Culture References: Little Women, Greta Gerwig, Little Women costume design, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Midsommar, 30 Rock, Chronic Loaf, Real Housewives, Aaron Sorkin, Amadeus, Mean Girls (the musical), West Side Story, Ibiza: Love Drunk, Willow, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Rogers: The Musical, tick, tick…BOOM!, The Three Musketeers, The Wheel of Time, Schmigadoon!

Smashlash: Noel Murray for AV Club https://www.avclub.com/smash-bombshell-1798172808/amp

Under 5 of the Week: the usher who says ‘Program!’

Least Problematic Man of the Week: Tom!

Musical Numbers:

All our returning Bombshell favorites plus the debut of ‘Don’t Forget Me’ by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

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