How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Revival 2011

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 27, 2011
Closing: May 20, 2012

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

Following the advice of a book entitled "How to Succeed in Business" a young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the World-Wide Wicket Company. Finch’s unorthodox and morally-questionable business practices jeopardize not only his career but also his romance with secretary Rosemary Pilkington. With a beloved score by Frank Loesser, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is packed with hit standards such as “I Believe in You,” “Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm,” “The Company Way,” “Been a Long Day,” “Rosemary,” and “Brotherhood of Man.”

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Daniel Radcliffe learns 'How to Succeed' on Broadway
7 / 10

The featured players are good but their performances appear to be dialed down somewhat in deference to their star. John Larroquette makes an affable J.B. Biggley and Rose Hemingway looks pretty in pink as Rosemary. One wishes that Christopher J. Hanke provided a more eccentric spin on Frump but Tammy Blanchard’s relatively subtle turn as the helplessly sexy Hedy is sweeter than the usual vixen caricature. A droll Rob Bartlett is an endearing fellow both as a mailroom drudge and as a ranking tycoon.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
3 / 10

You start hoping for the best. Radcliffe's charm quotient is high, he showed significant stage chops two seasons ago in 'Equus,' and he grew up loving musical theater. In the opening number he displays a thin but true singing voice. But by the time he and a subdued Rob Bartlett get through Loesser's hilarious paean to yes men, 'The Company Way,' without generating a single laugh, it's clear we're in trouble. Once we get to Finch's Act 2 showstopper 'I Believe in You,' and Radcliffe merely stands there staring determinedly in the washroom mirror during the instrumental fills designed to give Morse room for sublime bits of comic business, well, the jig has long been up.

Photo Flash: New Saturday Intermission Pics - HOW TO SUCCEED, NEWSIES, BOOK OF MORMON and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2012

Do you ever wonder what your favorite Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tour and regional stars are doing during intermission? Thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (@KeenanBlogger), dedicated performers and excited fans, now you can see for yourself.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING To Play Final Performance on Broadway Sunday, May 20th
by Robert Diamond - May 8, 2012

The revival of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING will play its final performance on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The 50th Anniversary production, which recouped its $9 million initial investment in December 2011, will have played 30 preview and 473 regular performances at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

Photo Flash: Finches Nick Jonas, Darren Criss & Daniel Radcliffe Unite at Met Gala!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2012

It was a Finch reunioun last night, as worlds collided at the 2012 Met Gala. Joe Jonas, brother of Nick- who is currently starring as J. Pierrepont Finch in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING- took the below picture of his little brother with Darren Criss and Daniel Radcliffe. Check out the photo of the trio together below!

AUDIO: Listen to Jonas' New 'I Believe In You' Track!
by Nicole Rosky - April 30, 2012

Broadway Records will release an EP of Nick Jonas performing five tracks from the smash hit musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. The CD will be released Tuesday, May 8, 2012, and will be available in the Hirschfeld Theatre the week of May 1. Check out a first listen of Jonas singing 'I Believe in You' below!

HOW TO SUCCEED Hosts 'University Week,' Now thru 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2012

The 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, will host "University Week: HOW TO SUCCEED In The Arts" from today, April 24 to April 26 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

HOW TO SUCCEED to Release New EP Featuring Nick Jonas on May 8!
by Nicole Rosky - April 17, 2012

Broadway Records will release an EP of Nick Jonas performing five tracks from the smash hit musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. The CD will be released Tuesday, May 8, 2012, and will be available in the Hirschfeld Theatre the week of May 1. Pre-orders are now being taken at amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007V3N0KG/ref=cm_sw_su_dp. Produced by six-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher who produced the Grammy nominated Daniel Radcliffe/John Larroquette HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUR REALLY TRYING cast album, the new Nick Jonas recording is executive produced by Van Dean and Kenny Howard of Broadway Consortium (Executive producers of the Radcliffe/Larroquette album) and Ken Mahoney.

HOW TO SUCCEED Hosts 'University Week,' 4/24-26
by Kelsey Denette - April 13, 2012

The 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, will host "University Week: HOW TO SUCCEED In The Arts" from April 24-26 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

Photo Coverage: HOW TO SUCCEED's Nick Jonas, Michael Urie & Stephanie Rothenberg Visit Planet Hollywood
by Walter McBride - April 10, 2012

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING stars Nick Jonas, Michael Urie and Stephanie Rothenberg made an appearance at Time Square's Planet Hollywood Monday, April 9, to donate a costume from the show to the restaurant's memorabilia collection. Catherine Zuber designed the costume. Check out the photos of the appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from HOW TO SUCCEED's Inner Circle Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - April 2, 2012

At this year's Inner Circle Dinner, Mayor Michael Bloomberg performed in a special show with the cast of Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING on Saturday night, March 31. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the special performance below!

Photo Flash: HOW TO SUCCEED Cast Performs with Mayor Bloomberg at Inner Circle!
by Nicole Rosky - April 2, 2012

At this year's Inner Circle Dinner, Mayor Michael Bloomberg performed in a special show with the cast of Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING on Saturday night, March 31. Check out photos from the festivities below!

Photo Coverage: First Shots of Nick Jonas & Michael Urie in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Jessica Lewis - March 29, 2012

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, now playing the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, is currently starring Nick Jonas, Michael Urie and Beau Bridges. Production shots of the trio have been released and below BroadwayWorld brings you a first look!

STAGE TUBE: Michael Urie Talks HOW TO SUCCEED on BIG MORNING BUZZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2012

Michael Urie, who is currently playing as Bud Frump in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED, recently visited VH1's 'Big Morning Buzz Live,' where he chatted about starring alongside Nick Jonas in the production. Click below to check out the full interview!

Photo Coverage: HOW TO SUCCEED Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - March 28, 2012

One year ago yesterday, the nine-time Tony nominated revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, led by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. Since then the production has gained several new stars, including Darren Criss, Nick Jonas, Michael Urie, Beau Bridges, and more! Today, the current cast celebrated the special milestone at the Al HIrschfeld Theatre, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the festivities below!

Happy First Birthday to Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED!
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2012

One year ago today, the nine-time Tony nominated revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at the Al Hirschfelf Theatre, led by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. Since then the production has gained several new stars, including Darren Criss, Nick Jonas, Michael Urie, Beau Bridges, and more! In celebration of this special day, BroadwayWorld brings you photo and video highlights of the show's star-studded run. Check them out below!

Nick Jonas & Raven Symone to Auction with Charitybuzz
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2012

The youngest Jo-Bro and little Olivia Kendall are child stars no longer, and are taking their growing talents to the Great White Way to do good for charity! The talented twosome have teamed up with Charitybuzz, the leading destination for online charity auctions, to meet a few lucky fans after their star performances in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and Sister Act.

Nick Jonas to Return to SMASH for Season Finale 5/14
by Robert Diamond - March 12, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nick Jonas will reprise his guest starring role as Lyle West in the May 14 season finale of SMASH on NBC.

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE - Nick Jonas on SMASH, New Jonas Brothers Album and 'Success'
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - March 7, 2012

Today we've got HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS' newest J. Pierrepont Finch and pop icon Nick Jonas, who recently opened up to Richard about succeeding Daniel Radcliffe in the famous role, what it feels like to perform for tens of thousands of fans, and just how cool it was to appear on SMASH. Check out Jonas uncensored below!

Photo Flash: 92Y's Broadway Talks Series Continues With Nick Jonas
by Kelsey Denette - March 5, 2012

92nd Street Y and Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continued the Broadway Talks series with Nick Jonas (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) last night. For more information, visit www.92Y.org/BroadwayTalks. See photos below!

HOW TO SUCCEED's Tammy Blanchard To Appear on Lifetime and CBS
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2012

Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Tammy Blanchard will star opposite Kristin Davis in the original Lifetime TV movie "Of Two Minds." Blanchard plays Davis' younger sister who is dealing with schizophrenia. "Of Two Minds" premieres on Lifetime network on Saturday, March 10, at 8pm.

HOW TO SUCCEED's Tammy Blanchard To Appear on Lifetime and CBS
by Harmony Wheeler - February 29, 2012

Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Tammy Blanchard will star opposite Kristin Davis in the original Lifetime TV movie "Of Two Minds." Blanchard plays Davis' younger sister who is dealing with schizophrenia. "Of Two Minds" premieres on Lifetime network on Saturday, March 10, at 8pm.

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas in HOW TO SUCCEED's 'Brotherhood of Man'
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 28, 2012

Nick Jonas recently joined the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, taking over for Darren Criss in the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch. The video below features Jonas singing the show's second act anthem- 'Brotherhood of Man.' Click below to watch the video!

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Talks SMASH & HOW TO SUCCEED on TODAY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2012

Before he was the object of teen crushes as one-third of The Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas was a working child star on Broadway. He has now returned to his stage roots as the lead in the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - a role that in the past has been played by the likes of Daniel Radcliffe and Matthew Broderick. The actor can also soon be seen as a guest star on NBC's hit musical drama 'Smash' on February 27 at 10 p.m. ET.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How To
Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm
Coffee Break
The Company Way
A Secretary Is Not a Toy
Been a Long Day
Grand Old Ivy
Paris Original
Rosemary
Cinderella, Darling
Love from a Heart of Gold
I Believe in You
The Yo Ho Ho
Brotherhood of Man
I Worry About You
Status
Organization Man
Overture
Entr'acte
Finaletto
Finale
How To Succeed
Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm
Coffee Break
The Company Way
A Secretary Is Not A Toy
Been A Long Day
Grand Old Ivy
Paris Original
Rosemary
Cinderella, Darling
Love From A Heart Of Gold
I Believe In You
Brotherhood Of Man
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying has had 11 productions including Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1963, West End which opened in 1963, US Tour which opened in 1963, US Tour which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1995, Broadway which opened in 1995, Broadway which opened in 2011, West End which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2023.
Best Choreography for Rob Ashford, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Catherine Zuber, Best Direction of a Musical for Rob Ashford, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Howell Binkley, Best Orchestrations for Doug Besterman, Best Revival of a Musical for Michael Speyer-Bernie Abrams/Jacki Florin-Adam Blanshay/TBS Service, Best Revival of a Musical for Larry Kaye/Paul Chau/Daniel Frishwasser/Michael Jackowitz, Best Revival of a Musical for Hop Theatricals, Best Revival of a Musical for Two Left Feet Productions/PowerArts, Best Revival of a Musical for Jen Namoff/Fakstone Productions, Best Revival of a Musical for Hilary A. Williams, Best Revival of a Musical for Takonkiet Viravan/Scenario Thailand, Best Revival of a Musical for Candy Spelling, Best Revival of a Musical for Michael McCabe/Joseph Smith, Best Revival of a Musical for Neil MeronBest Revival of a Musical for Craig Zadan and Best Revival of a Musical for Broadway Across America.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Rob Ashford, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rob Ashford, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rob Ashford, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rob Ashford, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rose Hemingway, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for John Larroquette.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying has won several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, both awarded to Rob Ashford. The show also won Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. In addition, it received Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both again for Rob Ashford. The show's revival was also recognized as Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Finally, the Theatre World Awards honored Rose Hemingway and John Larroquette for their performances in the show.

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