How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Playbill - March 1995
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Broadway
Musical
Revival
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Broadway
Musical
Revival
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.
- lyrics: Frank Loesser
- music: Frank Loesser
- book: Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, Willie Gilbert
People (113)
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J. Pierrepont Finch
(Original)
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J. Pierrepont Finch
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Original)Tackaberry
(Original)
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J. Pierrepont Finch
(Replacement)
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J. Pierrepont Finch
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)Office Boy
(Replacement)Ovington
(Replacement)TV Announcer
(Replacement)
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Bud Frump
(Original)
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J.B. Biggley
(Original)
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Smitty
(Original)
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Bert Bratt
(Original)
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Hedy La Rue
(Original)
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Rosemary Pilkington
(Original)
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Twimble
(Original)Wally Womper
(Original)
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Miss Jones
(Original)
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Bud Frump
(Replacement)
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J.B. Biggley
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Original)Mr. Davis
(Original)
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Miss Jones
(Replacement)
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Miss Jones
(Replacement)
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Rosemary Pilkington
(Replacement)
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Rosemary Pilkington
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Original)Office Boy
(Original)Ovington
(Original)TV Announcer
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Security Guard
(Original)Wicket
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Voice of the Narrator
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Milt Gatch
(Original)Toynbee
(Original)
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Scrubwoman
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Original)Henchman
(Original)Wicket
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Scrubwoman
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Jenkins
(Original)
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Dance Soloist
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Miss Krumholtz
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Henchman
(Original)Wicket
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Scrubwoman
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Dance Soloist
(Replacement)
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Dance Soloist
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)Wickette
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Tackaberry
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Wickette
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Henchman
(Replacement)
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Office Boy
(Replacement)Ovington
(Replacement)TV Announcer
(Replacement)
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J. Pierrepont Finch
(Original)
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Bud Frump
(Original)
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J.B. Biggley
(Original)
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Smitty
(Original)
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Bert Bratt
(Original)
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Hedy La Rue
(Original)
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Rosemary Pilkington
(Original)
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Twimble
(Original)Wally Womper
(Original)
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Miss Jones
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Office Boy
(Original)Ovington
(Original)TV Announcer
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Security Guard
(Original)Wicket
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Voice of the Narrator
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Milt Gatch
(Original)Toynbee
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Henchman
(Original)Wicket
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Scrubwoman
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Jenkins
(Original)
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Dance Soloist
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Miss Krumholtz
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Tackaberry
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Mr. Davis
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Henchman
(Original)Wicket
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Scrubwoman
(Original)Wickette
(Original)
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Book
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Book
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Based on a book by
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Orchestrator
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Director
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Choreographer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
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Sound Design
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Video Design
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Hair Design
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Assistant Choreographer
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Additional Orchestrations
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Additional Orchestrations
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Dance Arrangements
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Vocal ArrangementsIncidental Music Arrangements
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Production Assistant
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Technical Supervisor
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Casting
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Casting
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Casting
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Casting
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Dance Captain
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For indispensible services in connection with the production
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Company Manager
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Press Representative
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Press Associate
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Press Associate
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Marketing
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Advertising
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Executive Producer
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Producer
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ProducerProducer, Kardana Productions
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Producer
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Associate Producer
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Original Producer
Inside The Playbill
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Opening Night
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
| 1995 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1995 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Best Revival of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1995 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1995 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1995 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner |
QUICK STATS
(as of Jul 14, 1996)
Total Current Gross:
$29,473,664.00
Highest Weekly Gross:
$578,879.00 (Week Ending Nov 26, 1995)
Average Ticket Price:
$46.53
Average % Capacity:
81.86%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 1996 | 7 | $556,175.00 $0.00 | $69,891.00 | $51.12 $67.50 | 10,880 1,365 | 8 0 | 99.63% | 1.50% |
| Jul 7, 1996 | 6 | $486,284.00 $0.00 | -$15,925.00 | $45.38 $67.50 | 10,716 1,365 | 8 0 | 98.13% | -0.61% |
| Jun 30, 1996 | 5 | $502,209.00 $0.00 | -$440.00 | $46.58 $67.50 | 10,782 1,365 | 8 0 | 98.74% | 0.51% |
| Jun 23, 1996 | 4 | $502,649.00 $0.00 | $62,460.00 | $46.86 $67.50 | 10,727 1,365 | 8 0 | 98.23% | 6.15% |
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