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Sweet Smell of Success is a musical created by Marvin Hamlisch (music), Craig Carnelia (lyrics), and John Guare (book). The show is based on the 1957 movie of the same name, which in turn was based on the 1955 novelette of the same name by Ernest Lehman.
Sweet Smell of Success follows gossip columnist J.J. Hunsecker, who wields considerable power in the media industry. When Hunsecker becomes involved in the romantic life of his younger sister, Susan, he uses his influence to manipulate events and control those around him.
Sweet Smell of Success premiered on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theatre on March 14, 2002. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production starred John Lithgow, Brian d'Arcy James and Kelli O'Hara.
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The cast of Sweet Smell of Success celebrated opening night March 14, 2002, at the Martin Beck Theatre (now the Al Hirschfeld). The noirish musical, based on the 1957 film of the same name,...
Sweet Smell of Success: The Musical plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.
Sep 14, 2014 · Based on the 1957 movie of the same name, Sweet Smell of Success tells the story of a powerful newspaper columnist named J.J. Hunsecker (based on famed New York columnist Walter Winchell) who uses his connections to ruin his sister’s relationship with a man he deems inappropriate.
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