How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Musical - Revival

Al Hirschfeld Theatre

  • First Preview: February 26, 2011
  • Opening Date: March 27, 2011
  • Closing Date: May 20, 2012
  • Previews: 30
  • Performances: 473

Lyrics: Frank Loesser

Music: Frank Loesser

Book: Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, Willie Gilbert

 
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Synopsis

Window-washer J. Pierrepont Finch schemes his way to the top of the World Wide Wicket Corporation in Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert’s musical satire of big business.

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Opening Night Cast

Daniel Radcliffe in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Daniel Radcliffe J. Pierrepont Finch
John Larroquette in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying John Larroquette J.B. Biggley
Rose Hemingway in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Rose Hemingway Rosemary Pilkington
Tammy Blanchard in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Tammy Blanchard Hedy La Rue
Christopher J. Hanke in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Christopher J. Hanke Bud Frump
Rob Bartlett in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Rob Bartlett Wally Womper
Mr. Twimble
Mary Faber in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Mary Faber Smitty
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Opening Night Production Credits

Abe Burrows Abe Burrows Book
  Jack Weinstock Book
  Willie Gilbert Book
Frank Loesser Frank Loesser Music
Frank Loesser Frank Loesser Lyrics
Rob Ashford Rob Ashford Director
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How To Succeed in Business - Opening Night
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Galleries (17)

Production Photos

  • Nick Jonas, Michael Urie and Beau Bridges in Broadway's How to Succeed
  • How to Succeed, Starring Daniel Radcliffe, on Broadway
 

On the Scene

  • How to Succeed Celebrates One Year on Broadway
  • Nick Jonas Takes Part in “Broadway Talks" Series
  • Nick Jonas and Michael Urie Debut in Broadway's How to Succeed
  • Darren Criss and Beau Bridges Debut in Broadway's How to Succeed...
 

Exclusive Photo Feature

  • PHOTO SPECIAL: The Three Finches of How to Succeed
  • PHOTO SPECIAL: Nick Jonas on the Musical Theatre Stage
  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at How to Succeed With Rob Bartlett
  • Sean Hayes Visits Daniel Radcliffe Backstage at How to Succeed
 
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Videos (20)

 

Shows That Opened That Season: 2010 - 2011

 
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Awards


Astaire Awards

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2011 Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show Rob Ashford Nominee
2011 Outstanding Female Dancers in a Broadway Show Samantha Zack Nominee
2011 Outstanding Female Dancers in a Broadway Show Megan Sikora Nominee
2011 Outstanding Male Dancers in a Broadway Show Daniel Radcliffe Nominee

Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2011 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Daniel Radcliffe Nominee
2011 Outstanding Choreography Rob Ashford Nominee
2011 Outstanding Director of a Musical Rob Ashford Nominee
2011 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Larroquette Winner
2011 Outstanding Revival of a Musical   Nominee

Drama League

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2011 Distinguished Revival of a Musical   Nominee

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2011 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Daniel Radcliffe Nominee
2011 Outstanding Choreographer Rob Ashford Nominee
2011 Outstanding Director of a Musical Rob Ashford Nominee
2011 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Larroquette Nominee
2011 Outstanding Revival of a Musical   Nominee

Theatre World

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2011 Theatre World Award John Larroquette Winner
2011 Theatre World Award Rose Hemingway Winner

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2011 Choreography Rob Ashford Nominee
2011 Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber Nominee
2011 Direction of a Musical Rob Ashford Nominee
2011 Featured Actor in a Musical John Larroquette Winner
2011 Featured Actress in a Musical Tammy Blanchard Nominee
2011 Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley Nominee
2011 Orchestrations Doug Besterman Nominee
2011 Revival of a Musical   Nominee

Grosses

Week Ending Week # This Week Gross
Potential Gross		 Diff $ Avg Ticket
Top Ticket		 Seats Sold
Seats in Theatre		 Perfs
(Prev)		 % Cap
This Week 		Diff %
Cap
May 13, 2012 50 $439,851
$1,393,600		 $72,246 $71.97
$302.00		 6112
1424		 0
0		 53.65% 11.09%
May 6, 2012 49 $367,605
$1,393,600		 -$108,372 $75.83
$302.00		 4848
1424		 8
0		 42.56% -10.33%
Apr. 29, 2012 48 $475,977
$1,393,600		 -$41,957 $79.00
$302.00		 6025
1424		 8
0		 52.89% 0.20%
Apr. 22, 2012 47 $517,934
$1,567,800		 - $76.70
$302.00		 6753
1424		 9
0		 52.69% -
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Totals
Last 4 Weeks
   $1,801,367
$5,748,600		   $75.87 23738
35600		 25
0		 66.68 %  
Cumulative
   $59,089,099
$85,271,537		   $94.15
$452.00		 620836
694912		 458
30		 89.34 %  
 
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