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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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Photo Coverage: Nick Jonas & Michael Urie Celebrate HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Opening Night
by Walter McBride - January 25, 2012


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!

Photo Coverage: Nick Jonas & Michael Urie Take Premiere Bow in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Walter McBride - January 25, 2012


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!

TV: Go Inside Opening Night for Nick Jonas & Michael Urie in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS!
by Robert Diamond - January 25, 2012


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!

TV: Nick Jonas, Michael Urie & Beau Bridges in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING - First Footage!
by Jessica Lewis - January 24, 2012


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.

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Invites You to HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Jessica Lewis - January 24, 2012


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!

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Unveils Times Square Billboard!
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2012


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, Michael Urie Join HOW TO SUCCEED Today
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2012


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.

Photo Flash: New Promo Shots Released of Nick Jonas, Michael Urie in HOW TO SUCCEED!
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 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!

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss Says Goodbye to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 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. In the video below, Criss greets his hundreds of fans at the Hirschfeld stage door and gives a farewell special speech. Click below to hear what he had to say!

Darren Criss Departs HOW TO SUCCEED Today; Nick Jonas in the Wings
by Kelsey Denette - January 22, 2012


HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING bids goodbye to Darren Criss today, 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.

Daniel Radcliffe to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2012


Daniel Radcliffe will make his hosting debut on January 14. Radcliffe will next be seen in the supernatural thriller, "The Woman In Black," due out February 3. Radcliffe rose to international fame starring in "Harry Potter," the highest grossing film series of all time. He also appeared on the Broadway stage in "Equus" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

STAGE TUBE: Broadway-Bound Nick Jonas Gives Shout Out to Fans!
by Nicole Rosky - January 13, 2012


Following Darren Criss' engagement in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEDD IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next ‘J. Pierrepont Finch.' Jonas joins the production on January 24, and in the video below, he gives a big shout out to all of his fans. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Inside Nick Jonas' HOW TO SUCCEED Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2012


Following Darren Criss' engagement in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEDD IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next ‘J. Pierrepont Finch.' Jonas joins the production on January 24, and in the video below, you can go behind the scenes of his photoshoot for the role. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss on Meeting HOW TO SUCCEED Predecessor Daniel Radcliffe
by Nicole Rosky - January 11, 2012


GLEE star Darren Criss started performances on last week in How to Succeed IN BUSINESS alongside Beau Bridges, who is returning to Broadway for the first time in 38 years in his first musical as J. B. Biggley, beginning today for 6 months through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Bridges will co-star with GLEE star Darren Criss through January 22 and then Nick Jonas (January 24, 2012 - July 1, 2012). Yesterday we brought you a video of Daniel Radcliffe's take on meeting his replacement, and today we bring you Criss' side of the story. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Daniel Radcliffe on HOW TO SUCCEED Advice, SNL, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - January 10, 2012


Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette last week. Now that he's got a little spare time, Radcliffe spent a moment with MTV News, where he chatted about everything from advice for Darren Criss and Nick Jonas to hosting SNL this upcoming Saturday. Check out the videos by clicking below!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars - Christopher J. Hanke
by Jessica Lewis - January 6, 2012


Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING'S Christopher J. Hanke!

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss on Making His Broadway Debut!
by Nicole Rosky - January 6, 2012


GLEE star Darren Criss started performances on Tuesday night in How to Succeed IN BUSINESS alongside Beau Bridges, who is returning to Broadway for the first time in 38 years in his first musical as J. B. Biggley, beginning today for 6 months through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Bridges will co-star with GLEE star Darren Criss through January 22 and then Nick Jonas (January 24, 2012 - July 1, 2012). In the video below, Criss chats with E! about making his Broadway debut in the show. Click below to check it out!

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1961   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1963   US Tour 1st National Tour
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1963   West End London Production
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1963   US Tour 2nd National Tour
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1965   US Tour 3rd National Tour
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1995   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2011   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2017   West End Wilton's Music Hall Production
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2023   West End
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Rob Ashford
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Daniel Radcliffe
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Howell Binkley
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Derek McLane
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Daniel Radcliffe
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Rob Ashford
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Rob Ashford
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Larroquette
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Daniel Radcliffe
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Rob Ashford
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Rob Ashford
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Larroquette
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance John Larroquette
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Rose Hemingway
2011 Tony Awards Best Choreography Rob Ashford
2011 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber
2011 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Rob Ashford
2011 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley
2011 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Doug Besterman
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical John Larroquette
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Tammy Blanchard
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Michael Speyer-Bernie Abrams/Jacki Florin-Adam Blanshay/TBS Service
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Larry Kaye/Paul Chau/Daniel Frishwasser/Michael Jackowitz
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hop Theatricals
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Two Left Feet Productions/PowerArts
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jen Namoff/Fakstone Productions
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hilary A. Williams
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Takonkiet Viravan/Scenario Thailand
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Candy Spelling
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Michael McCabe/Joseph Smith
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Neil Meron
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Craig Zadan
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Broadway Across America

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