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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, just got 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 was 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 the video below, go behind the scenes of the recording session wit hthe cast!

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.

Entr'Acte Theatrix is offering a Special ‘Buy one ticket, get the second one at half price' Father's Day sale for both the 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 19th performances of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Those tickets are only available by calling or visiting the theatre's box office (561-241-7432). Patrons should mention special code HTSFD.

Today we are listening to one of the most highly-anticipated cast albums of the season, featuring a bona fide Hollywood star at its center - none other than Harry Potter himself, no less - in one of the most celebrated of Golden Age musicals. I am speaking, of course, of the 2010 Broadway revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING starring Daniel Radcliffe alongside Emmy-winner Tammy Blanchard, Tony nominee John Larroquette, and Christopher J. Hanke in the role made famous in the original production by cutup comedian Charles Nelson Reilly. So, just how well does Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows' Pulitzer Prize-winning musical hold up on record nearly fifty years after its inception and original cast album? How does this recording stack up next to the treasured Original Broadway Cast Recording - the flawless Sony Masterworks reissue reviewed in this very column last year included - as well as the film soundtrack and 1995 revival recording? Furthermore - and, the question on everyone's lips; or the ponderousness perched on the extremity of everyone's earlobes - is Mr. Radcliffe more or less than his stalwart predecessor in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch - MAD MEN's Robert Morse - and, how does he measure up to the Tony-winning lead of the Des McAnuff revival from the 90s, Matthew Broderick? Clearly, this HOW TO SUCCEED is its own thing. And how - and, how much! The revival recording of HOW TO SUCCEED is a more-than-filling meal with appetizers, desserts and some more-then-generous 1960s sized cocktails thrown in for good measure - more than measuring up to what has come before, in the process. But, how exactly do you like your food served up? And, your drinks prepared? Many should be more than satiated - this HOW TO SUCCEED certainly succeeds.

Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette, and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, nominated for eight 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, performed last week on 'The View.' HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette, and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, nominated for eight 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, performed last night on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette, and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, nominated for eight 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, performed last night on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street)

Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette, and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, nominated for eight 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will perform this week on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' (Thursday, May 19th on CBS) and 'The View' (Friday, May 20th on ABC). The cast will perform the show-stopping number 'Brotherhood of Man.' On 'The View,' Radcliffe and Larroquette will also sit down to chat with the show's hosts. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette, and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, nominated for eight 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will perform this week on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' (Thursday, May 19th on CBS) and 'The View' (Friday, May 20th on ABC). The cast will perform the show-stopping number 'Brotherhood of Man.' On 'The View,' Radcliffe and Larroquette will also sit down to chat with the show's hosts. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

Yesterday, April 25, Daniel Radcliffe celebrated his cover of Gotham Magazine at Salon De Ning at the Peninsula Hotel in New York City. The magazine is out on newsstands this week. In the magazine, he talks about learning to become a song and dance man, why New York is 'cool' and why an English accent can get you far in America.

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. Daniel Radcliffe stopped by to visit funny man Jimmy Fallon last night to talk all things BUSINESS and take a crack at stand-up comedy. Check out his appearance below!

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.The cast of the show stopped by the Today Show this morning to perform 'Brotherhood of Man.' Click below to check it out

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.

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!