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When the 1920s crooner heartthrob Rudy Vallee made his return to Broadway in the 1961 original production of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, he wasn't exactly known as an actor, and certainly not known as a comedian who might excel in a scalding satire of the ups and downs of the corporate ladder.  So when director Abe Burrows guided him through the role of J.B. Biggley, the feared and revered President of World-Wide Wickets, he gave him specific instructs... don't be funny.  Since the brilliant comic scribe Burrows was also writing the book for How To Succeed... (starting from Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert's straight play draft) he knew exactly how to surround the star with daffy characters and plant him into silly situations while keeping him obliviously normal.  By not really giving a performance, but by being Rudy Vallee saying lines and singing songs, the used-to-be has-been had audiences rolling with laughter.

The 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, will get a new cast recording from Decca Broadway. The album, produced by five-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher, was recorded by the cast and orchestra on Monday, April 11 at the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City and will be released on iTunes Tuesday, May 24 and in stores on Tuesday, June 7. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), where it officially opened March 27, 2011.

In a recent interview with MTV News, Broadway star Daniel Radcliffe chatted about everything from Deathly Hallows to HOW TO SUCCEED. Click below to check out the interview!

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED is in the recording studio today with Decca Records at work on the show's cast album. Radcliffe has hinted on Regis & Kelly recently that he and the cast would be recording sometime in April. Fans of the show will be able to hear their favorite songs in early June upon the album's release!

The new production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street on Sunday night, March 27, 2011. BroadwayWorld was there, as always, for the Gypsy Robe Ceremony and brings you photo coverage below!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING had its opening night last night, and with 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe receiving mostly positive reviews for his turn as J. Pierrepont Finch, if the stars align it won't be the last opening night he has in the role: Radcliffe tells Entertainment Weekly that he won't 'rule out the possibility' of starring in a film adaptation of the production.

The new production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street on Sunday night, March 27, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the whole evening's excitement! Below are photos from the arrivals red carpet!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Check out producer Candy Spelling talking about the revival on the Today Show.

The new production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street on Sunday night, March 27, 2011. Broadway Beat was there to capture the party's excitement!

The new production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street Sunday night, March 27, 2011, at 5pm. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the whole evening's excitement! Below are photos from the starry after party!

The new production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) Sunday night, March 27, 2011, at 5pm. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the whole evening's excitement! Below are photos from the opening night curtain call!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. So did the critics fall in love with the 50th Anniversary production of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING? Let's find out...

Daniel Radcliffe will make his Broadway musical debut as J. Pierrepont Finch in a new production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opening at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) tonight,, March 27, 2011, at 5pm.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opens Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). The performance preview footage has been released and appears below!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opens Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Two new production shots have been released and BWW brings you a first look below!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opens Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Here's a first look at a video montage of scenes from the show! Stay tuned for a complete video preview shortly!

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, HOW TO SUCCEED star Daniel Radcliffe reflected on how his Harry Potter fame made it possible for him to star in a Broadway show. Click below to check out the interview!

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, HOW TO SUCCEED star Daniel Radcliffe reflected on how his Harry Potter fame made it possible for him to star in a Broadway show. Radcliffe commented: 'All the opportunities that it's opened for me are something that would not have happened had it not been for Harry Potter. When I was doing 'Equus,' I couldn't sing the Milky Bar tune correctly without making up a few of the notes, which is a long way from that to doing a Broadway musical.'

In celebration of the opening weekend of the 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, we're offering a free Chock Full o'Nuts coffee break to all of our fans at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Stop by between 12pm-2pm on Friday, March 25th and let us help you get through the rest of your work day.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opens Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). New production shots have been released and BWW brings you a first look below!