Based on How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying by Shepherd Mead
Before there was "Mad Men," there was this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award- winning musical where power, sex, ambition, and greed are all in a day's work at the office. A window washer climbs the corporate ladder with the help of a trusty manual, but when the boss's arrogant nephew attacks, and the book doesn't have the answer, he'll have to depend on his own wit and creativity to survive. "It stings mischievously and laughs uproariously" - The NY Times
Jeff Blumenkrantz, who graced the stage in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," has an impressive Broadway resume including "Into the Woods," "Threepenny Opera," and "Damn Yankees." more...
Matthew Broderick, who earned a Tony Award for his performance in the original Broadway production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," has continued to captivate audiences with recent roles in "The Starry Messenger" in London's West End and "Plaza Suite" on Broadway. more...
Victoria Clark, who performed in the Broadway production of *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying* alongside Matthew Broderick, has an illustrious career marked by a Tony Award-winning performance in *The Light in the Piazza* and numerous other acclaimed roles on stage and screen. more...
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Jonathan Freeman, known for his Tony-nominated performance in She Loves Me and his iconic voice role as Jafar in Disney's Aladdin, also graced the stage in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. more...
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Luba Mason, a versatile performer and Lortel Award nominee, graced the Broadway stage in a variety of roles, including a memorable performance in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." more...
Martin Moran, who graced the stage in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, is a distinguished playwright and actor, known for his award-winning solo plays and notable Broadway performances. more...
Megan Mullally, known for her award-winning role on "Will & Grace," previously graced the Broadway stage in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." more...
William Ryall, who has an extensive Broadway resume including a past performance in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," continues to shine with upcoming film roles alongside Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep. more...
Gerry Vichi, known for his roles in Find Me Guilty, Sex and the City 2, and Man on a Ledge, brought his talent to the stage in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. more...
Lillias White, a Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award winner, showcased her remarkable talent in the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, among her many other notable performances. more...
Awards and Nominations
1995 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Matthew Broderick was nominated but did not win.
1995 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Actor - Musical: Matthew Broderick won.
1995 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Matthew Broderick won.
Production Team
Batwin & Robin Productions, Inc. Video Designer
John Arnone Scenic Designer
Howell Binkley Lighting Designer
Wayne Cilento Choreographer
Robert Ginzler Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Susan Hilferty Costume Designer
Steve Canyon Kennedy Sound Designer
David H. Lawrence Hair Designer
Des McAnuff Director
David Siegel Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Ted Sperling Musical Director
Danny Troob Orchestrator
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