Sweet Smell Of Success — Page 2

Kelli's Susan and her boyfriend Dallas were the most pale, boring roles in that show, far worse than the roles in the movie. But I love John Lithgow's JJ. both funny and coldhearted. JJ in the movie is simply a monster. Lithgow added his own touch and worked very well.

I saw the production in Chicago and it was so-so. A handful of good songs - At the Fountain, Don't Know Where You Leave Off, Dirt, Rita's Number. And a memorable set design. That was about it. Hated the characters and found the pace to be plodding. I think it was a good idea that never really took off. I have no idea why Lithgow won the Tony (nor did I understand how Cullum was nominated over Foster). Foster deserved the Tony that year, but hey, I'm not allowed to vote, so it doesn't matter. I just didn't see Lithgow deliver anything special or even memorable in the show. Personally, I thought he played a better villain in Buckaroo Bonzai.

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