The drama heads to Broadway as powerhouse divas Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee make way for “American Idol” alum Jennifer Hudson to join the cast of “Smash” season 2!

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While Karen rises to fame and Ivy attempts to regain it, Jennifer Hudson’s character, a two time Tony Award winning Broadway actress, mentors Karen into the limelight. Watch as life behind the curtain becomes more theatrical, passionate and tumultuous. Make sure to tune in to NBC on Tuesday, February 5 at 9 p.m. for a show stopping two hour season premiere.