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Raúl Esparza and Lizzy McAlpine to Lead MasterVoices' Sweet Smell of Success Concert in November

John Guare and Craig Carnelia are revising the piece for Ted Sperling's concert staging, with tickets on sale in early September.

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Overview

  • The concert will run for three performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall on November 21–22, 2025.
  • Esparza will play J. J. Hunsecker and McAlpine will portray Susan, with additional casting to be announced.
  • MasterVoices Artistic Director Ted Sperling will direct and conduct, and Andrew Palermo will choreograph.
  • The musical features music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Craig Carnelia, and a book by John Guare, adapted from the 1957 film.
  • The production is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.