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An earnest, song-filled look at young performers chasing dreams, blending warm encouragement with the sting of rejection and hard work.
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Smash
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The Great Ziegfeld
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Breezy, gossipy backstage chaos with sharp banter, ego clashes and surprisingly tender office-family moments that make it easy to binge.
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