So far, so good for Smash, the highly anticipated and heavily promoted new show from NBC. Ratings for the first episode held up to the hype, boasting an impressive 11.5 viewers and bringing in the season's highest ratings in the 10 p.m. slot last night.

The musical drama from executive producer Steven Spielberg revolves around a Broadway production about Marilyn Monroe. American Idol alum Katharine McPhee, a newcomer to non-reality TV, works alongside Hollywood heavyweight Anjelica Huston and small screen veteran Debra Messing.

Let's see if Smash can live up to its name.