NEWSDebra Messing Says Her New 'Smash' Show is 'A Love Letter' to NYC

Nov. 16 2011, Published 3:51 p.m. ET
Debra Messing has been busy filming her new NBC show, Smash, in NYC, but having a "ball" doing it.
"It is about the behind-the-scenes making of a Broadway musical, and I play a lyricist," Debra explained to Bader TV. "The musical we are trying to write is about the life of Marilyn Monroe."
Debra and the rest of her co-stars, like Katharine McPhee, film in NYC, and she says the show is "a love letter to the city."
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But when Debra isn't filming, she's finding ways to give back in the Big Apple. The actress is promoting eBay's "Give A Toy Store" to benefit the Toys For Tots charity this holiday season.
"It's so simple and will make you feel really great," Debra said.
Watch a clip of Debra's interview about Smash and her charitable efforts, below!


