Even though NBC’s Smash is still four weeks away, you can get a sneak preview right now of Jennifer Hudson performing the original song “I Can’t Let Go” from episode 2×04!
In this video from EW.com, Hudson performs in front of a full stadium theatre, while Karen (Katherine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) sing backup.
Also notable is the appearances of Tom (Tony award winner Christian Borle) playing the piano, and Hit List writers Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) and Kyle (Andy Mientus) watching on the sidelines with a very pleased looking Derek (Jack Davenport). Veronica’s mother, whom it was revealed Sheryl Lee Ralph is to play, watches her daughter in the audience with a slight amusement in her eye.
Hudson will play a four episode arc on Smash and will act as a mentor to Karen.
What do you think of Hudson’s performance? Do you think she has what it takes to prove her talent amongst the rest of the shows’ performers?
Need more ‘Smash’?
Earlier today, we also reported that Bombshell’s JFK was cast, along with a lot of new season 2 info from last night’s Winter Television Critics Association Convention.
Here are five things we thought the Smash creators could do to get Bombshell on the real world Broadway stage.
Season 1 DVD giveaway!
Want to win your own copy of Smash season 1 on DVD? Read our review of the box set to find out how!
Smash returns on NBC on Feb. 5 at 9 p.m. EST for a two-hour premiere, and will continue to air at a 10 p.m. EST slot.
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Video credit: NBC.com