Ep 17. The TONYS

The TONYS is the seventeenth episode of the second season of the popular television series Smash, which airs on NBC. This episode of the musical drama revolves around the TONY awards, which is the most prestigious theatre award in the United States.

The episode begins with the characters of the show, including Karen (Katharine McPhee), Ivy (Megan Hilty), Tom (Christian Borle), Julia (Debra Messing), and Derek (Jack Davenport) attending The TONY Nominee luncheon. As they mix and mingle with other nominees, the tensions between them increase, as they are all vying for the same award.

Meanwhile, Bombshell, the Marilyn Monroe musical that was in production, has been nominated for a whopping 13 TONY Awards. However, their joy is shortlived when a rival musical called Hit List is also nominated for several awards, including Best Musical. The Hit List team is made up of a group of young, edgy artists who are the antithesis of the traditional Broadway Musical.

As the day progresses and the TONY Awards approach, the Bombshell cast members get increasingly nervous. Karen finally receives her nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical and is ecstatic. Meanwhile, Ivy is still struggling to get her life together after being fired from the production months earlier. However, with her newfound sense of independence, she decides to go to the awards on her own and shines in her own right.

The episode culminates in the TONY Awards ceremony, where the Bombshell cast eagerly awaits the results of the numerous nominations they received. The ceremony is filled with musical performances by nominees and special guests, making it a star-studded event. However, the results of the awards are not entirely what the Bombshell team had hoped for, leaving them feeling mixed emotions.

Overall, The TONYS is an exciting episode of Smash, filled with drama, tension, and surprise. This episode showcases the highs and lows of the theatrical industry and highlights the passion that the artists have for their craft. It is a must-watch for anyone who loves musical theater or drama.