How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 1961 - Articles Page 8

Opened: October 14, 1961

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - 1961 - Broadway History , Info & More

46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

Based on How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying by Shepherd Mead

Before there was "Mad Men," there was this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award- winning musical where power, sex, ambition, and greed are all in a day's work at the office. A window washer climbs the corporate ladder with the help of a trusty manual, but when the boss's arrogant nephew attacks, and the book doesn't have the answer, he'll have to depend on his own wit and creativity to survive. "It stings mischievously and laughs uproariously" - The NY Times

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HOW TO SUCCEED Opens Tonight on Broadway!
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 27, 2011


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.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 13-18
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2011


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

Original Finch, Robert Morse on HOW TO SUCCEED
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2011


Before Daniel Radcliffe started playing HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT RELLY TRYING's leading man, J. Pierrepont Finch, the part belonged to now 'Mad Men' star Robert Morse. Morse, who orginated the role in 1961 and returned for the 1967 movie, won a Tony Award for hs performance back in the day.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cameron Adams of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 6, 2011


On Broadway as a teen and now a seven-show veteran before she turns 30, Cameron has also become a Rob Ashford regular.

Mel Brook's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Play at the Orpheum Theater, 3/29 - 4/3
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2011


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony®-Award winning smash The Producers, is coming to Omaha, Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 3, 2011. The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein will be presented at the Orpheum Theater by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America.

F. Murray Abraham Talks Shylock On Theater Talk
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2011


Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post, and series executive producer Susan Haskins.

STAGE TUBE: HOW TO SUCCEED Reveals First TV Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2010


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) Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 5pm. Radcliffe has just completed his decade-long, critically-acclaimed performance starring as Harry Potter in the largest grossing franchise in motion picture history. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award-winner Rob Ashford, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING has a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, based on Shepherd Mead's satirical self-help book of the same name and music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Further casting will be announced shortly. The 50th Anniversary production of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING begins previews Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 8pm, and is produced by Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Joseph Smith, Michael McCabe, and Candy Spelling.

Campbell, Carney, Davis Set For La Jolla's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 7/20-8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010


La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 20 - August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).

CCP's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


Carmel Community Players will present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying during a two-week run beginning July 22nd, 2010 at Guerin Catholic High School.

Tix Go On Sale For HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS... At Al Hirschfeld Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 31, 2010


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) Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 5pm.

Alessi, Ebert, et al. Lead Roundabout's BRIEF ENCOUNTER; Opens at Studio 54 Sept. 28, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 26, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld has announced the full Broadway company for Kneehigh Theatre's production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.

CCP Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2010


Carmel Community Players will present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying during a two-week run beginning July 22nd, 2010 at Guerin Catholic High School.

Campbell, Carney, Davis Star in La Jolla's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 7/20-8/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2010


La Jolla Playhouse presents its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 20 - August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).

CCP Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2010


Carmel Community Players will present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying during a two-week run beginning July 22nd, 2010 at Guerin Catholic High School.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS... Starring Radcliffe to Play Al Hirschfeld Theatre; Opens March 27, 2011
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2010


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) Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 5pm.

SOUND OFF: MASTERWORKS MASTERPIECE ROUND-UP
by Robert Diamond - Jun 24, 2010


Today, we are taking a listen to five of the greatest and most deservedly classic-status cast albums of all time, with all five selections also being Tony-winning Best Musicals recently remastered, repackaged and re-released by Masterworks Broadway in time for Tony Award season which this week is finally coming to a close. In salute of Broadway now - and as it was fifty years ago when the first of these scores premiered - we take stock of what we have got, for better or worse. Surely, the strength of these shows' scores speak and sing out loud for themselves: 42nd Street, 1776, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, MAME and CITY OF ANGELS. From Herman to Coleman to Loesser and beyond we go, with a glance to the future and the all-to-recent past...

Campbell, Carney, Davis Set For La Jolla's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 7/20-8/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2010


La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 20 - August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).

NEXT TO NORMAL Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


Just in - NEXT TO NORMAL has one the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! As per the official Pulitzer's web site: For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners to Be Announced Today at 3pm
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


The 2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners and Nominated Finalists in all categories will be announced on April 12, 2010 at 3 p.m. Eastern daylight time. Finalists are not announced in advance. The 2010 Prizes are awarded for work published, produced or premiered in 2009.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Closes 3/7 at Hartt School
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying thru Sunday, March 7, at 3:00 PM.

Hartt School Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Thursday, March 4, Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, March 7, at 3:00 PM.

Hartt School Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2010


The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Thursday, March 4, Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, March 7, at 3:00 PM.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

BIRDIE's John Stamos to be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 11/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


Stage and screen star John Stamos will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, revealed today, November 16th. The star will be the 2,393rd given to honor a star on the Walk of Fame.

Other Productions of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

1961   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1963   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1963   West End London Production
West End
1963   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1965   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1995   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2011   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Wilton's Music Hall Production
West End
2023   West End
West End

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - 1961 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1995 Tony Awards Best Choreography Wayne Cilento
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jack Weinstock
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Willie Gilbert
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Frank Loesser
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Abe Burrows
1962 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Frank Loesser
1962 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Abe Burrows
1962 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Elliot Lawrence
1962 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Abe Burrows
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical Abe Burrows
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical Jack Weinstock
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical Willie Gilbert
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1962 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Frank Loesser
1962 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Charles Nelson Reilly
1962 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Robert Morse
1962 Tony Awards Producer (Musical) Ernest Martin
1962 Tony Awards Producer (Musical) Cy Feuer

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