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'Smash' Recap: Episode 13, 'The Producers'

Julia and Tom are breaking up, Jimmy goes on a bender, and Kyle gets Smashed in this week's episode of "Smash."

Cheyenne Jackson and John Goodman Go Digital

With the success of Netflix’s “House of Cards” and high production values, well-known actors such as Jackson, Goodman, Jeffrey Tambor, and Mark Consuelos are signing up for original online series.

The Difference Between Long- and Short-Form Improv

"Whose Line is it Anyway?" will bring improv back to TV—but not the same kind that is in fashion on stages and at schools.

Casting Directors Confirmed for ABC Comedy and AMC Drama Pilots

Wendy O’Brien will cast ABC’s comedy pilot “Mixology,” and Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas are casting the AMC drama pilot “Halt & Catch Fire.”

'Smash' Recap: Episode 8, 'The Bells and Whistles'

This week on a slightly less frenetic episode of "Smash," Karen has some growing pains at "Hit List," Ivy is now starring in "Bombshell" as a short, manly-voiced Marilyn, and Tom is directing.

Bill Hader Talks 'SNL,' Emmys, and the Origin of Stefon

Bill Hader was shocked to hear he earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Saturday Night Live."

ABC Family-Driven Comedy Pilots Get CDs

Casting Directors Confirmed for Pilots "Bad Management," Keep Calm and Karey On," and "Middle Age Rage."

Emmy Nominee Jill Trevellick on Casting the Surprise Hit ‘Downton Abbey’

Who could have predicted that one of the hottest TV shows in America would come from Britain? Casting director Jill Trevellick talks to Backstage about casting "Downton Abbey," which has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards including six acting nominations.

'Smash' Recap: Episode 5, 'The Read Through'

Welcome to "The Read Through" where there will be--you guessed it--a read-through of "Bombshell." And just to spice things up, there's a simultaneous reading of "Hit List," too! You can hardly stand the excitement, we know.

Ariel Winter is Proud to Play Smart Characters

The perky star spoke with Back Stage about booking the role of Alex and what she's learned from the cast and crew of "Modern Family."