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.”
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.
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Nick Jonas will soon be featured in an EP of music from HOW TO SUCCEED in which he is currently starring as J. Pierrepont Finch. The EP is due out this spring, and will be produced by six-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher who produced the Grammy nominated cast album featuring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette.
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.
In the video below, Jonas chats with CNN about coming back to Broadway, living with diabetes, and more. Click below to check it out!
Check out this this video below, in which Nick Jonas sings 'I Believe in You' from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying live for the Soundcheck chat show!
It was an 'Ugly Betty' reunion at HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING when Tony nominee Vanessa Williams stopped by the Al Hirschfeld Theatre to see Michael Urie as 'Bud Frump' in the show. The actress posted the photo on her WhoSay page, with the caption: 'Backstage w my best #UglyBetty pal @michaelurie starring on broadway in #How2SucceedInBusinessWithoutReallyTrying. He was hilarious, of course!' Check out the snapshot below!
Nick Jonas, currently starring in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, was joined by Charlotte St. Martin (Executive Director of the Broadway League), Jordan Roth (President of Jujamcyn Theaters and Founder of Givenik.com) and Bret Pidgeon (General Manager of Madame Tussauds NY) to kick-off a pre-theater party for KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY® ticketholders on Tuesday, February 7th starting at 2:30 p.m. at Madame Tussauds New York. Following the kick-off, the fanfest event will proceed from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Nick Jonas, currently starring in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, will be joined by Charlotte St. Martin (Executive Director of the Broadway League), Jordan Roth (President of Jujamcyn Theaters and Founder of Givenik.com) and Bret Pidgeon (General Manager of Madame Tussauds NY) to kick-off a pre-theater party for KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY® ticketholders on Tuesday, February 7th starting at 2:30 p.m. at Madame Tussauds New York (234 W. 42nd Street between Seventh & Eighth Avenues). Following the kick-off, the fanfest event will proceed from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
During the Super Bowl today, February 5, NBC launched its "Brotherhood Of Man" network promo. Cast members of NBC shows including "Smash," "30 Rock," "Parks & Recreation," and "Parenthood" performed Frank Loesser's classic song from HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In the current smash hit Broadway revival of the musical comedy, international superstar Nick Jonas performs the tuneful anthem and Mr. Jonas will guest star on the Monday, February 27 episode of "Smash."
Earlier this week, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING welcomed Nick Jonas in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch and Michael Urie as Bud Frump! In the video below, the duo quizzes each other on how much they know about one another. Click below to check it out!
Nick Jonas has just joined the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING asJ. Pierrepont Finch. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Jonas visits 'Goos Morning America' where he chatted about stepping into Daniel Radcliffe and Darren Criss' shoes!
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING yesterday welcomed Nick Jonas in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch, and joining him onstage is 'Ugly Betty' star Michael Urie who replaces Christopher Hanke in the show. In the video below, Broadway newcomer Urie chats about joining the cast as Bud Frump! Click below to hear what he had to say!
Nick Jonas and Michael Urie officially opened in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for the celebratory after party and brings you photo coverage below!
Nick Jonas officially made his Broadway return last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for Jonas and Urie's premiere bows and brings you photo coverage of the curtain call below!
First the fans screamed for Daniel Radcliffe, then Darren Criss and now they are at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre screaming for Nick Jonas who made his Broadway return last night, January 24th. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's high octane curtain call, followed by interviews with the new leads!
Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. Check out the just released footage of Jonas in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside new costars Beau Bridges and Michael Urie.
Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Jonas personally invites his fans of Facebook to come see him in action!
Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Nick and the rest of the Jonas family unveil his new Times Square billboard! Click belew to check it out!
Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next 'J. Pierrepont Finch' in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING beginning tonight through Sunday, July 1, 2012.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING said goodbye to Darren Criss yesterday, following a strictly limited three week engagement. Criss will return to his role as 'Blaine' on GLEE, and next to step into the shoes of J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. Joining him onstage is 'Ugly Betty' star Michael Urie who replaces Christopher Hanke in the show. Check out promo shots of the new cast below!
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