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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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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!

Photo Flash: New Promo Art for Darren Criss & Beau Bridges in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Jessica Lewis - January 5, 2012


On Tuesday, January 3, Darren Criss and Beau Bridges debuted in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. New promo art of the pair has been released and appears below!

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss Talks HOW TO SUCCEED, GLEE, and More on LIVE! WITH KELLY
by Nicole Rosky - January 5, 2012


Darren Criss visited 'Live! with Kelly' this morning, where he chatted with Kelly Ripa and Rob Lowe about making his Broadway debut, starring on GLEE, and more. Clcik below to check out his full appearance!

Nick Jonas on His Move to NYC for HOW TO SUCCEED
by Nicole Rosky - January 4, 2012


Following Darren Criss' two week engagement in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEDD IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next 'J. Pierrepont Finch.' Jonas, who will move to New York while he's in the show, recently chatted with MTV about what he loves about the city. He explained, 'Favorite thing about New York? I think the fact that it's all here all on this island - well in Manhattan, at least - and it's just an amazing city.'

Photo Coverage: Darren Criss, Beau Bridges & Co. Celebrate HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Premiere!
by Walter McBride - January 4, 2012


Last night, January 3, Darren Criss made his Broadway debut alongside Beau Bridges in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Want a peek inside the exclusive after party? Have a look below!

Photo Coverage: Darren Criss and Beau Bridges Premiere in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Walter McBride - January 4, 2012


Last night, January 3, Darren Criss made his Broadway debut alongside Beau Bridges in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory evening - and braved the hysterical crowd of fans! - to bring you photo coverage of the curtain call below.

TV Special: Darren Criss & Beau Bridges Join HOW TO SUCCEED; Curtain Call, Interviews & More!
by Robert Diamond - January 4, 2012


It was pandemonium last night at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway as Darren Criss made his Broadway debut, alongside Beau Bridges, and picked up the baton from Daniel Radcliffe of charm, talent and oh yeah, HORDES of screaming fans. Click below to watch the pair's exciting curtain call and then we take you inside their opening night celebration at Sardi's featuring exclusive interviews by Richie Ridge with Darren Criss, Beau Bridges, Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford, co-star Rose Hemingway and more! It's going to be a wild three weeks on Broadway for sure...

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss, Beau Bridges' HOW TO SUCCEED Marquee Goes Up!
by Kelsey Denette - January 3, 2012


The new marquee featuring the famous duo went up today - check out a video below!

Darren Criss Wants to Bring STARSHIP to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 3, 2012


Prior to his role as 'Blaine Anderson' on 'Glee,' Darren Criss was best-known for playing 'Harry Potter' in Team StarKid's A Very Potter Musical and Sequel, for which he contributed to the musical scores. He also conceptualized the story and provided the music and lyrics for Team StarKid's recent musical, Starship, and if he get's his way, we might see it soon on the Great White Way. Criss just told the New York Times that he'd love to bring one of his StarKid shows to Broadway in the next five years.

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss Goes Inside Hirschfeld Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - January 3, 2012


We've been obsessed with all things Darren Criss here at BroadwayWorld.com since his debut on GLEE singing 'Teenange Dream' and this video just went up on his Facebook page, and well, we wanted to bring it to you first!

UP ON THE MARQUEE: New HOW TO SUCCEED with Darren Criss & Beau Bridges Going Up!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - January 3, 2012


Emmy, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning star of screen, television and stage, Beau Bridges, returns 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). The new marquee featuring the famous newbies is going up today and BroadwayWorld has just captured the in-progress shots. Have a look below for a glimpse of the new exterior art and check back later for shots of the finished product!

Darren Criss, Beau Bridges Begin Performances in HOW TO SUCCEED
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2012


Emmy, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning star of screen, television and stage, Beau Bridges, returns 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).

STAGE TUBE: Watch Daniel Radcliffe's Final HOW TO SUCCEED... Curtain Speech
by Robert Diamond - January 2, 2012


These days everything seems to wind up on YouTube moments after taking place. Here, check out Daniel Radcliffe's funny and moving final curtain speech after his last performance in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING as he pays tribute to the cast, company, producers & more. What a year it was!

HOW TO SUCCEED Breaks Hirschfeld Records for Daniel Radcliffe & John Larroquette's Last Week
by Kelsey Denette - January 1, 2012


HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING broke the box office record at the Hirschfeld Theatre the week ending January 1, 2012, grossing $1,910,224, for 9 performances.

Photo Flashback: Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette Bid Farewell to HOW TO SUCCEED
by Kelsey Denette - January 1, 2012


Today will be the final performance of stars Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette (winner of a 2011 Tony Award for his performance in the show) - get a look back at their HOW TO SUCCEED journey below!

STAGE TUBE: HOW TO SUCCEED Fans Say Goodbye to Daniel Radcliffe & John Larroquette
by Nicole Rosky - December 29, 2011


Next up in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is Darren Criss (January 3, 2012 - January 22, 2012), followed by Nick Jonas (January 24, 2012 - July 1, 2012). Beau Bridges will replace 2011 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winner John Larroquette, who will play his final performance along with co-star Daniel Radcliffe on Sunday, January 1, 2012. In the video below, fans say goodbye to the duo!

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying History

Other Productions of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

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
US Tour
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

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
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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