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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Broadway

Musical

Revival

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Broadway

Musical

Revival

• Al Hirschfeld Theatre
• 302 W. 45th St., New York, NY

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

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People (147)

• Nick Jonas J. Pierrepont Finch (Replacement)

• Beau Bridges J.B. Biggley (Replacement)

• Rose Hemingway Rosemary Pilkington (Original)

• Tammy Blanchard Hedy La Rue (Original)

• Michael Urie Bud Frump (Replacement)

• Rob Bartlett Mr. Twimble (Original) Wally Womper (Original)

• Sara Jean Ford Smitty (Replacement)

• Ellen Harvey Miss Jones (Original)

• Michael Park Bert Bratt (Original)

• Anderson Cooper The Voice of the Narrator (Original)

• Cleve Asbury Mr. Ovington (Original)

• Tanya Birl Nancy (Original)

• Abby Church Kathy (Replacement) Scrub Woman (Replacement)

• Kevin Covert Mr. Johnson (Original) TV Announcer (Original)

• Paige Faure Miss Grabowski (Original) Scrub Woman (Original)

• Marty Lawson Mr. Peterson (Original)

• Nick Mayo Mr. Gatch (Original)

• Samantha Zack Lily (Original)

• Ryan Watkinson Mr. Matthews (Replacement)

• Timothy J. Alex Mr. Tackaberry (Replacement)

• Synthia Link Meredith (Replacement)

• Shannon Lewis Miss Krumholtz (Replacement)

• Andrew Madsen Mr. Andrews (Replacement)

• Robert Hager Mr. Davis (Replacement)

• Charlie Williams Mr. Jenkins (Replacement)

• Charlie Sutton Mr. Toynbee (Replacement)

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• Daniel Radcliffe J. Pierrepont Finch (Original)

• John Larroquette J.B. Biggley (Original)

• Rose Hemingway Rosemary Pilkington (Original)

• Tammy Blanchard Hedy La Rue (Original)

• Christopher J. Hanke Bud Frump (Original)

• Rob Bartlett Mr. Twimble (Original) Wally Womper (Original)

• Mary Faber Smitty (Original)

• Ellen Harvey Miss Jones (Original)

• Michael Park Bert Bratt (Original)

• Anderson Cooper The Voice of the Narrator (Original)

• Cameron Adams Kathy (Original) Scrub Woman (Original)

• Cleve Asbury Mr. Ovington (Original)

• Tanya Birl Nancy (Original)

• Kevin Covert Mr. Johnson (Original) TV Announcer (Original)

• Paige Faure Miss Grabowski (Original) Scrub Woman (Original)

• David Hull Mr. Toynbee (Original)

• Justin Keyes Mr. Davis (Original)

• Marty Lawson Mr. Peterson (Original)

• Barrett Martin Mr. Andrews (Original)

• Nick Mayo Mr. Gatch (Original)

• Stephanie Rothenberg Meredith (Original)

• Megan Sikora Miss Krumholtz (Original)

• Joey Sorge Mr. Tackaberry (Original)

• Ryan Watkinson Mr. Matthews (Original)

• Charlie Williams Mr. Jenkins (Original)

• Samantha Zack Lily (Original)

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• Abe Burrows Book

• Jack Weinstock Book

• Willie Gilbert Book

• Frank Loesser Music Lyrics

• Shepherd Mead Original Author

• Rob Ashford Director Choreographer

• Derek McLane Scenic Design

• Catherine Zuber Costume Design

• Howell Binkley Lighting Design

• Jon Weston Sound Design

• Tom Watson Hair and Wig Design

• Ashley Ryan Make-Up Design

• Sonja Rzepski Aerial Design

• Stephen Sposito Associate Director

• Chris Bailey Associate Choreographer

• Shoko Kambara Associate Scenic Designer

• Ryan O'Gara Associate Lighting Designer

• Jason Strangfeld Associate Sound Designer/Sound Engineer

• Sarah O'Gleby Assistant Choreographer Dance Captain

• Charlie Williams Assistant Choreographer

• Brett J. Banakis Assistant Scenic Designer

• Nicole Moody Assistant Costume Designer

• David Newell Assistant Costume Designer

• Liam O'Brian Assistant Costume Designer

• Ryan Park Assistant Costume Designer

• Sean Beach Assistant Lighting Designer

• Amanda Zieve Assistant Lighting Designer

• Michael Eisenberg Assistant Sound Designer

• Doug Besterman Orchestrations

• David Chase Music Arrangements

• Juniper Street Productions Production Manager

• Michael J. Passaro Production Stage Manager

• Pat Sosnow Stage Manager

• Jim Athens Assistant Stage Manager

• The TRC Company Casting

• Matt Wall Assistant Dance Captain

• Alan Wasser General Manager

• Allan Williams General Manager

• Mark Shacket General Manager

• Penelope Daulton Company Manager

• Cathy Kwon Assistant Company Manager

• The Hartman Group General Press Representative

• Michael Hartman Press Representative

• Wayne Wolfe Press Representative

• Matt Ross Press Representative

• Nicole Capatasto Press Representative

• Type A Marketing Marketing

• Anne Rippey Marketing

• Art Meets Commerce Website Design & Internet Marketing

• Serino Coyne Advertising

• Ari Mintz Photographer

• Broadway Across America Producer

• Craig Zadan Producer

• Neil Meron Producer

• Michael McCabe/Joseph Smith Producer

• Candy Spelling Producer

• Takonkiet Viravan Producer

• Hilary A. Williams Producer

• Jen Namoff Producer

• Fakston Productions Producer

• Two Left Feet Productions Producer

• Power Arts Producer

• HOP Theatricals Producer

• Paul Chau Producer

• Dan Frishwasser Producer

• Michael Jackowitz Producer

• Michael Speyer Producer

• Bernard Abrams Producer

• Jacki Barlia Florin Producer

• Adam Blanshay Producer

• Arlene Scanlan Producer

• TBS Services, Inc. Producer

• Beth Williams Executive Producer

• Stage Ventures Associate Producer

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Pro Info

• First Preview Feb 26 2011

• Opening Date Mar 27 2011

• Closing Date May 20 2012

• Previews 30 as of Mar 27, 2011

• Performances 473 as of May 20, 2012

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Awards

Astaire Awards
2011	Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show	Rob Ashford	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show	Daniel Radcliffe	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show	Megan Sikora	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show	Samantha Zack	Nominee

Drama Desk Award
2011	Outstanding Revival of a Musical	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Daniel Radcliffe	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	John Larroquette	Winner
2011	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Rob Ashford	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Choreography	Rob Ashford	Nominee

Drama League
2011	Distinguished Revival of a Musical	Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2011	Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Daniel Radcliffe	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	John Larroquette	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Revival of a Musical	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Rob Ashford	Nominee
2011	Outstanding Choreographer	Rob Ashford	Nominee

Theatre World Awards
2011	Theatre World Award	Rose Hemingway	Winner
2011	Theatre World Award	John Larroquette	Winner

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

QUICK STATS

(as of May 20, 2012) Total Current Gross: $59,740,764.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $1,910,224.00 (Week Ending Jan 1, 2012) Average Ticket Price: $93.94 Average % Capacity: 88.20%

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
May 20, 2012	51	$651,665.00 $1,219,400.00	$211,814.00	$80.24 $302.00	8,121 1,424	7 0	81.47%	27.82%
May 13, 2012	50	$439,851.00 $1,393,600.00	$72,246.00	$71.97 $302.00	6,112 1,424	8 0	53.65%	11.09%
May 6, 2012	49	$367,605.00 $1,393,600.00	-$108,372.00	$75.83 $302.00	4,848 1,424	8 0	42.56%	-10.33%
Apr 29, 2012	48	$475,977.00 $1,393,600.00	-$41,957.00	$79.00 $302.00	6,025 1,424	8 0	52.89%	0.20%

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