'The SMASH Project'

I don't know who John Walton West is, but I hope to be hearing more from him in the future after checking out his hilarious short "The SMASH Project." In this parody of "The Glee Project," five Broadway stars compete for a role in new NBC series "Smash," which premieres tonight. West clearly knows his stuff, making quick references to things like Brian Stokes Mitchell's upcoming "Glee" appearance and Norbert Leo Butz's failed HBO pilot "The Miraculous Year." Look for other little gems--Matthew Broderick's cell phone ring is my personal favorite. And I don't know many people who have attempted a Mandy Patinkin impersonation, but West does it brilliantly.

--Jenelle Riley