How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 1961 - Articles Page 4

Opened: October 14, 1961

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - 1961 - Broadway History , Info & More

46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

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

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5th Avenue Theatre's Starry PAINT YOUR WAGON Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2016


The 5th Avenue Theatre presents an exciting new 'revisal' of the sweeping saga Lerner & Loewe's PAINT YOUR WAGON. Featuring an all-new book by Pulitzer Prize nominee John Marans, this show has taken an incredible journey over the last five years from developmental workshops to The 5th Avenue stage this season. And BroadwayWorld is happy to report that the company has just announced the full cast and creative team.

Robert Cuccioli, Kendra Kassebaum, Justin Gregory Lopez to Lead Revised PAINT YOUR WAGON in Seattle; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2016


The 5th Avenue Theatre presents an exciting new 'revisal' of the sweeping saga Lerner & Loewe's PAINT YOUR WAGON. Featuring an all-new book by Pulitzer Prize nominee John Marans, this show has taken an incredible journey over the last five years from developmental workshops to The 5th Avenue stage this season. And BroadwayWorld is happy to report that the company has just announced the full cast and creative team.

History Has Its Eyes on HAMILTON, Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2016


Raise a glass! It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize administrator Mike Pride that HAMILTON has officially won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Tune In to the Live Stream at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2016


Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced in just minutes- April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.

2016 Pulitzer Prizes Will Be Announced This Afternoon; Watch the Live Stream at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2016


Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced on today, April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.

Photo Coverage: First look at Gahanna Community Theatre's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Jerri Shafer - Feb 19, 2016


This musical was adapted from a 1952 book of the same name in 1961 and satirizes Mead's own career by depicting the rise of eager young J. Pierrepont Finch ... a window-washer who joins a huge corporation by starting in the mail room, and becomes chairman of the board two weeks later. It was a smash hit with a Broadway run of 1,417 performances and one eight Tony Awards and the 1962 Pulitzer Prize for best drama.

VIDEO FLASHBACK: It's Groundhog Day! Celebrate With Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee
by Michael Dale - Feb 2, 2016


It wasn't mere coincidence that Rudy Vallee was singing a college fight song in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.

Five Fun Facts About HELLO, DOLLY!
by Michael Dale - Jan 19, 2016


One of Broadway's most beloved musicals looked like a disaster in out-of-town previews.

BAM! Presents 'HOW TO SUCCEED,' Now thru 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2015


Bay Area Musicals! (BAM!), the newest non-profit theatrical organization to join the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area arts community, kicks off its inaugural season with the nine-time Tony Award winning musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

It's You! It's Who? Handy Footnotes For DAMES AT SEA's Name-Dropping Love Song
by Michael Dale - Oct 24, 2015


If your knowledge of pop culture doesn't quite extend to the Busby Berkeley era, here are some quick footnotes to help you along:

BAM! to Present 'HOW TO SUCCEED,' 11/28-12/19
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015


Bay Area Musicals! (BAM!), the newest non-profit theatrical organization to join the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area arts community, kicks off its inaugural season with the nine-time Tony Award winning musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Fremont Street Theater's 'HOW TO SUCCEED' Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2015


Now under new ownership, the Fremont Street Theater Company proudly returns with its annual summer production - this year, the Tony-Award winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The show opens at 7:30 p.m., tonight, August 7, at historic Cutting Hall in Palatine and will run the two weekends of August 7-9 and 14-16 for a total of eight performances.

Fremont Street Theater Company's 'HOW TO SUCCEED' Opens 8/7
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 3, 2015


Now under new ownership, the Fremont Street Theater Company proudly returns with its annual summer production - this year, the Tony-Award winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The show opens at 7:30 p.m., Friday, August 7, at historic Cutting Hall in Palatine and will run the two weekends of August 7-9 and 14-16 for a total of eight performances.

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: She's Way Ahead! Happy Birthday To Michele Lee
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 25, 2015


Today we salute a Broadway and Hollywood star just announced to be making her return to Broadway later this year in WICKED.

NEWSIES' Adam Kaplan Leads Flat Rock Playhouse's 'HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS', Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from tonight, June 17th, through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village of Flat Rock.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Now thru 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from tonight, June 17th through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village of Flat Rock.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, 6/17-7/12
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2015


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from June 17th through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village of Flat Rock.

BWW Reviews: Stoneham Theatre's Recipe for $uccess
by Nancy Grossman - May 25, 2015


Director/choreographer Ilyse Robbins reigns as chair of the board over a company of established pros and starry-eyed up-and-comers in Stoneham Theatre's effervescent HOW TO $UCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Tyler Bradley Indyck and Ephie Aardema make beautiful music together, Angelo McDonough almost steals the show, and the ensemble sing and dance with great energy and style. It's bound to do boffo business!

Photo Flash: Jonathan Groff, Hannah Waddingham, Cynthia Erivo and More Perform 'HOW TO SUCCEED...' in London
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015


As part of a new series of musical concert performances at the Royal Festival Hall, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING made its London concert debut tonight, May 19. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast onstage below!

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: Robert Morse Turns 84
by Pat Cerasaro - May 21, 2015


Today we are saluting an iconic stage and screen star in honor of his 84th birthday this week, Robert Morse.

BWW Feature: Celebrate 'The Lusty Month of May' with 10 Hot-Blooded Showtunes
by Jeffrey Walker - May 25, 2015


The Lusty Month of May; like the song says: 'It's time to do a wicked thing or two!' It's May, the time when spring brings that hot-blooded, four letter word: lust. Musicals have had a steady history of lusty musical numbers. There are songs about rolling in the hay, and others extolling the virtues of different (ahem) flavors of man-candy. Some songs are paens to hot, steamy nights, and some are about what you do on those kind of nights. 

Exclusive Photos: Jonathan Groff and Company in Sitzprobe Rehearsal for HOW TO SUCCEED... Opening Tonight in London!
by Christina Mancuso - May 19, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, as part of a new series of musical concert performances at the Royal Festival Hall, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING makes its London concert debut tonight, May 19.Jonathan Groff, Hannah Waddingham and Clive Rowe are set to lead the concert, as J. Pierrepont Finch, Hedy La Rue and Twimble respectively. Scroll down for BWW's exclusive sneak peek at the sitzprobe rehearsal!

Sneak Peek - Jonathan Groff and Company Star in 'HOW TO SUCCEED...' Concert in London Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, as part of a new series of musical concert performances at the Royal Festival Hall, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING makes its London concert debut tonight, May 19. Jonathan Groff, Hannah Waddingham and Clive Rowe are set to lead the concert, as J. Pierrepont Finch, Hedy La Rue and Twimble respectively. Scroll down for BWW's exclusive sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!

Stoneham Theatre Stages HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015


This spring, Stoneham Theatre closes its 15th Mainstage season with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Performances run from tonight, May 14 - June 7, 2015.

Exclusive Photos: Jonathan Groff and Company Rehearse for 'HOW TO SUCCEED...' in London!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, as part of a new series of musical concert performances at the Royal Festival Hall, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING makes its London concert debut on May 19. Jonathan Groff, Hannah Waddingham and Clive Rowe are set to lead the concert, as J. Pierrepont Finch, Hedy La Rue and Twimble respectively. Scroll down for BWW's exclusive sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!

Other Productions of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

1961   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1963   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1963   West End London Production
West End
1963   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1965   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1995   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2011   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Wilton's Music Hall Production
West End
2023   West End
West End

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - 1961 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1995 Tony Awards Best Choreography Wayne Cilento
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jack Weinstock
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Willie Gilbert
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Frank Loesser
1962 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Abe Burrows
1962 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Frank Loesser
1962 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Abe Burrows
1962 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Elliot Lawrence
1962 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Abe Burrows
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical Abe Burrows
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical Jack Weinstock
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical Willie Gilbert
1962 Tony Awards Best Musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1962 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Frank Loesser
1962 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Charles Nelson Reilly
1962 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Robert Morse
1962 Tony Awards Producer (Musical) Ernest Martin
1962 Tony Awards Producer (Musical) Cy Feuer

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