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Don't Say Yes Until I Finish Talking is an original song featured in the tenth episode of the musical TV series Smash, entitled Understudy. The song is performed by Tom Levitt (Christian Borle) and the cast of Bombshell. Tom subs in for the actor playing Daryl Zanuck in the number.[1] The song was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and was choreographed by Joshua Bergasse. The song was released as a single. The tyitle of the song is the same as the title of a 1971 biography of the director and producer Darryl F. Zanuck.[2] Katty At Law describes the piece as an "all-male number, taking place in a locker room with all the dancer boys wearing towels and yapping about how Marilyn is a pain-in-the-ass tomato".[3] Playbill.com comments that the chorus "play cronies and yes men".[4]

Critical reception

TV Is My Pacifier described the number as "great" and "fun, and commented that they were "glad to get a full song by Borle".[5] Katty At Law commented that the piece was "sassy and adorable".[6]

Bitch Stole My Remote was relieved that they "finally g[o]t a beautifully sung, staged and choreographed number in the rehearsal hall that is completely uninterrupted", and was pleased with the result. While they acknowledged that it is "likely [to be] pretty expensive to do one of these", they felt that the song was a highlight of the show thus far, and was adamant that by getting "rid of the extraneous crap", the show would be able to produce more numbers like that one.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Recap/Review – Smash – "Understudy"". TV Is My Pacifier. April 12, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  2. ^ Dziemianowicz, Joe (April 09, 2012). "Share on emailShare on printShare on redditMore Sharing Services A sneak peek at Monday night's episode of 'Smash'". NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Smash Recap – Understudy". Katty At Law. April 10, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  4. ^ Jones, Kenneth (10 Apr 2012). "THE "SMASH" REPORT: Episode 10, Or, The People in Peoria". Playbill.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  5. ^ "Recap/Review – Smash – "Understudy"". TV Is My Pacifier. April 12, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  6. ^ "Smash Recap – Understudy". Katty At Law. April 10, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  7. ^ "Smash recap – 1×10: 'Understudy'". April 10, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
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