New York City
Sweet Smell of Success is a film noir musical about the dirty, ambitious world of tabloid journalism. Sidney Falcone, an eager young press agent, becomes the protégé of influential gossip columnist JJ Hunsecker and soon finds himself lying, deceiving, and raking muck with the best of them.
Sweet Smell of Success, features music by Marvin Hamlisch, with lyrics by Craig Carnelia, and book by John Guare. Kevin Bellie directs.