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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Broadway
Opening Date
Mar 23, 1995
Closing Date
Jul 14, 1996
1st Preview
Mar 10, 1995
1st Preview
Mar 10, 1995
Previews
16
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548
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Open Date: Mar 23, 1995
Close Date: Jul 14, 1996
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Richard Rodgers Theatre
(Mar 23, 1995 - Jul 14, 1996)
Setting
The World Wide Wicket Company in New York City. 1961.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Produced by
Dodger Productions
,
Kardana Productions
,
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
and
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
; Associate Producer:
Whistlin' Dixie
Originally produced by
LaJolla Playhouse (Michael Greif, Artistic Director; Terrence Dwyer, Managing Director)
Music by
Frank Loesser
; Lyrics by
Frank Loesser
; Book by
Abe Burrows
,
Jack Weinstock
and
Willie Gilbert
; Based on the book by
Shepherd Mead
; Music orchestrated by
Danny Troob
; Musical Director:
Ted Sperling
; Vocal arrangements by
Ted Sperling
; Additional orchestrations by
David Siegel
and
Robert Ginzler
; Dance arrangements by
Jeanine Tesori
; Incidental music arranged by
Ted Sperling
Directed by
Des McAnuff
; Choreographed by
Wayne Cilento
; Assistant Choreographer:
Lisa Leguillou
Scenic Design by
John Arnone
; Costume Design by
Susan Hilferty
; Lighting Design by
Howell Binkley
; Sound Design by
Steve Canyon Kennedy
; Hair Design by
David H. Lawrence
Executive Producer:
David, Strong, Warner, Inc.
; Company Manager:
Marcia Goldberg
Production Stage Manager:
Frank Hartenstein
; Technical Supervisor:
Gene O'Donovan
; Stage Manager:
Diane DiVita
Musical Coordinator:
John Miller
; Conducted by
Ted Sperling
; Associate Conductor:
Todd Ellison
; Concert Master:
Diane Monroe
; Violin:
Michael Roth
,
Robert Shaw
and
Nam Sook Lee
; Cello:
Adam Grabois
and
Susannah Chapman
; Bass:
John Babich
; Woodwinds:
Chuck Wilson
,
Mike Migliore
,
Rick Heckman
,
Ken Hitchcock
and
Roger Rosenberg
; Trumpet:
Byron Stripling
,
Glenn Drewes
and
Larry Lunetta
; French Horn:
Chris Komer
; Trombone:
Keith O'Quinn
and
Herb Besson
; Guitar:
Scott Kuney
; Drums:
Ray Marchica
; Percussion:
Bill Hayes
; Harp:
Grace Paradise
; Keyboards:
Todd Ellison
Video Design by
Batwin & Robin Productions, Inc.
Casting:
Barry Moss
and
Julie Hughes
; Press Representative:
Boneau / Bryan-Brown
; Marketing Consultant:
Margery Singer
; Dance Captain:
Aiko Nakasone
; Advertising:
Serino Coyne, Inc.
; West Coast casting by
Mary Margiotta
and
Karen Margiotta
; Production Assistant:
Tripp Phillips
; Press Associate:
John Barlow
and
Susanne Tighe
"For indispensible services in connection with the production":
Greg Smith
Matthew Broderick
J. Pierrepont Finch
Mar 1995 - Nov 26, 1995
Jeff Blumenkrantz
Bud Frump
Ronn Carroll
J.B. Biggley
Victoria Clark
Smitty
Jonathan Freeman
Bert Bratt
Luba Mason
Hedy La Rue
Megan Mullally
Rosemary Pillkington
Mar 10, 1995 - Jan 28, 1996
Gerry Vichi
Twimble
Wally Womper
Lillias White
Miss Jones
Randl Ask
Office Boy
Ovington
TV Announcer
Ensemble
Kevin Bogue
Security Guard
Wicket
Ensemble
Maria Calabrese
Wickette
Ensemble
Walter Cronkite
The Voice of the Narrator
Recorded voice only
Tom Flynn
Milt Gatch
Toynbee
Ensemble
Jack Hayes
Henchman
Wicket
Ensemble
Rebecca Holt
Scrubwoman
Ensemble
Jay Aubrey Jones
Jenkins
Ensemble
Nancy Lemenager
Dance Soloist
Wickette
Ensemble
Kristi Lynes
Miss Krumholtz
Wickette
Ensemble
Martin Moran
Tackaberry
Ensemble
Aiko Nakasone
Wickette
Ensemble
William Ryall
Mr. Davis
Ensemble
Jerome Vivona
Henchman
Wicket
Ensemble
Carla Renata Williams
Scrubwoman
Wickette
Ensemble
Swings:
Jeffry Denman
,
Tom Flagg
and
Pamela Gold
Understudies:
Randl Ask
(J. Pierrepont Finch, Bud Frump),
Tom Flynn
(Bert Bratt),
Pamela Gold
(Hedy La Rue),
Rebecca Holt
(Hedy La Rue),
Jay Aubrey Jones
(Twimble, Wally Womper),
Kristi Lynes
(Rosemary Pillkington),
Martin Moran
(J. Pierrepont Finch),
William Ryall
(J.B. Biggley) and
Carla Renata Williams
(Smitty, Miss Jones)
Richard Rodgers Theatre
(Mar 23, 1995 - Jul 14, 1996)
Assistant Stage Mgr:
Terrence J. Witter
(Jan 16, 1996 - ?) and
Lynda J. Fox
Violin:
Erin McGinnis
; Cello:
Garo Yellin
; Trumpet:
Tino Gagliardi
; Keyboards:
Jan Rosenberg
Cast
Matthew Broderick
J. Pierrepont Finch
Mar 19, 1996 - Jul 14, 1996
Sarah Jessica Parker
Rosemary Pillkington
Mar 12, 1996 - Jul 14, 1996
John Stamos
J. Pierrepont Finch
Nov 1995 - Mar 17, 1996
Jessica Stone
Rosemary Pillkington
Jan 30, 1996 - Mar 10, 1996
Brooks Ashmanskas
Bud Frump
John Bolton
Office Boy
Ovington
TV Announcer
Ensemble
J. Pierrepont Finch
Tracy Nicole Chapman
Scrubwoman
Tina Fabrique
Miss Jones
Tom Flagg
Office Boy
Ovington
TV Announcer
Lisa Gajda
Wickette
Ensemble
Christopher Gattelli
Henchman
Gordon Greenberg
Tackaberry
Ensemble
JoAnn M. Hunter
Ensemble
Adriane Lenox
Miss Jones
Kristi Lynes
Rosemary Pillkington
John MacInnis
Susan Misner
Dance Soloist
Martin Moran
During Matthew Broderick's vacation
J. Pierrepont Finch
Michelle O'Steen
Dance Soloist
Wickette
Ensemble
Stephen Reed
Ensemble
Mar 27, 1996 - May 19, 1996
William Ryall
J.B. Biggley
Swings:
Susann Fletcher
,
Jerold Goldstein
,
John MacInnis
,
Andrew Palermo
and
Jennifer Prescott
Understudies:
John Bolton
(J. Pierrepont Finch, Bud Frump),
Tracy Nicole Chapman
(Smitty, Miss Jones),
Jeffry Denman
(Bud Frump),
Tom Flagg
(Twimble, Wally Womper),
Susann Fletcher
(Rosemary Pillkington),
Jerold Goldstein
(Wally Womper, Twimble, Bert Bratt, J.B. Biggley) and
Jennifer Prescott
(Smitty, Rosemary Pillkington)
Songs
music by
Frank Loesser
; lyrics by
Frank Loesser
Act 1
Sung By
How To (Succeed)
J. Pierrepont Finch
Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm
Rosemary Pillkington
Coffee Break
Bud Frump, Smitty and Company
Company Way
J. Pierrepont Finch
Company Way
(Reprise)
Bud Frump, Twimble and Company
A Secretary Is Not a Toy
Bert Bratt and Company
Been a Long Day
Rosemary Pillkington, Smitty and J. Pierrepont Finch
Been a Long Day
(Reprise)
J.B. Biggley, Hedy La Rue and Bud Frump
Grand Old Ivy
J. Pierrepont Finch and J.B. Biggley
Paris Original
Rosemary Pillkington, Smitty, Miss Jones, Miss Krumholtz and Company
Rosemary
J. Pierrepont Finch and Rosemary Pillkington
Finaletto
J. Pierrepont Finch, Rosemary Pillkington and Bud Frump
Act 2
Sung By
How To (Succeed)
(Reprise)
Women, Smitty and Miss Krumholtz
Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm
(Reprise)
Rosemary Pillkington
Love From a Heart of Gold
J.B. Biggley and Hedy La Rue
I Believe in You
J. Pierrepont Finch, Bud Frump, Bert Bratt and Executives
The Yo Ho Ho (Pirate Dance)
J.B. Biggley and Hedy La Rue
I Believe in You
(Reprise)
J. Pierrepont Finch and Men
Brotherhood of Man
J. Pierrepont Finch, Miss Jones, Wally Womper and Company
Finale
Company
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Revival of a Musical
1995 Nominee
Produced by
Dodger Productions
,
Kardana Productions
,
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
and
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Best Actor in a Musical
1995 Winner
Matthew Broderick
Best Choreography
1995 Nominee
Choreographed by
Wayne Cilento
Best Direction of a Musical
1995 Nominee
Directed by
Des McAnuff
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1995 Nominee
Produced by
Dodger Productions
,
Kardana Productions
,
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
and
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1995 Winner
Matthew Broderick
Statistics
Season:
1996-97
1995-96
1994-95
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Statistics
1996-97 Season
1995-96 Season
1994-95 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Songs
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Produced by
Dodger Productions
,
Kardana Productions
,
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
and
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
; Associate Producer:
Whistlin' Dixie
Originally produced by
LaJolla Playhouse (Michael Greif, Artistic Director; Terrence Dwyer, Managing Director)
Music by
Frank Loesser
; Lyrics by
Frank Loesser
; Book by
Abe Burrows
,
Jack Weinstock
and
Willie Gilbert
; Based on the book by
Shepherd Mead
; Music orchestrated by
Danny Troob
; Musical Director:
Ted Sperling
; Vocal arrangements by
Ted Sperling
; Additional orchestrations by
David Siegel
and
Robert Ginzler
; Dance arrangements by
Jeanine Tesori
; Incidental music arranged by
Ted Sperling
Directed by
Des McAnuff
; Choreographed by
Wayne Cilento
; Assistant Choreographer:
Lisa Leguillou
Scenic Design by
John Arnone
; Costume Design by
Susan Hilferty
; Lighting Design by
Howell Binkley
; Sound Design by
Steve Canyon Kennedy
; Hair Design by
David H. Lawrence
Executive Producer:
David, Strong, Warner, Inc.
; Company Manager:
Marcia Goldberg
Production Stage Manager:
Frank Hartenstein
; Technical Supervisor:
Gene O'Donovan
; Stage Manager:
Diane DiVita
Musical Coordinator:
John Miller
; Conducted by
Ted Sperling
; Associate Conductor:
Todd Ellison
; Concert Master:
Diane Monroe
; Violin:
Michael Roth
,
Robert Shaw
and
Nam Sook Lee
; Cello:
Adam Grabois
and
Susannah Chapman
; Bass:
John Babich
; Woodwinds:
Chuck Wilson
,
Mike Migliore
,
Rick Heckman
,
Ken Hitchcock
and
Roger Rosenberg
; Trumpet:
Byron Stripling
,
Glenn Drewes
and
Larry Lunetta
; French Horn:
Chris Komer
; Trombone:
Keith O'Quinn
and
Herb Besson
; Guitar:
Scott Kuney
; Drums:
Ray Marchica
; Percussion:
Bill Hayes
; Harp:
Grace Paradise
; Keyboards:
Todd Ellison
Video Design by
Batwin & Robin Productions, Inc.
Casting:
Barry Moss
and
Julie Hughes
; Press Representative:
Boneau / Bryan-Brown
; Marketing Consultant:
Margery Singer
; Dance Captain:
Aiko Nakasone
; Advertising:
Serino Coyne, Inc.
; West Coast casting by
Mary Margiotta
and
Karen Margiotta
; Production Assistant:
Tripp Phillips
; Press Associate:
John Barlow
and
Susanne Tighe
"For indispensible services in connection with the production":
Greg Smith
Matthew Broderick
J. Pierrepont Finch
Mar 1995 - Nov 26, 1995
Jeff Blumenkrantz
Bud Frump
Ronn Carroll
J.B. Biggley
Victoria Clark
Smitty
Jonathan Freeman
Bert Bratt
Luba Mason
Hedy La Rue
Megan Mullally
Rosemary Pillkington
Mar 10, 1995 - Jan 28, 1996
Gerry Vichi
Twimble
Wally Womper
Lillias White
Miss Jones
Randl Ask
Office Boy
Ovington
TV Announcer
Ensemble
Kevin Bogue
Security Guard
Wicket
Ensemble
Maria Calabrese
Wickette
Ensemble
Walter Cronkite
The Voice of the Narrator
Recorded voice only
Tom Flynn
Milt Gatch
Toynbee
Ensemble
Jack Hayes
Henchman
Wicket
Ensemble
Rebecca Holt
Scrubwoman
Ensemble
Jay Aubrey Jones
Jenkins
Ensemble
Nancy Lemenager
Dance Soloist
Wickette
Ensemble
Kristi Lynes
Miss Krumholtz
Wickette
Ensemble
Martin Moran
Tackaberry
Ensemble
Aiko Nakasone
Wickette
Ensemble
William Ryall
Mr. Davis
Ensemble
Jerome Vivona
Henchman
Wicket
Ensemble
Carla Renata Williams
Scrubwoman
Wickette
Ensemble
Swings:
Jeffry Denman
,
Tom Flagg
and
Pamela Gold
Understudies:
Randl Ask
(J. Pierrepont Finch, Bud Frump),
Tom Flynn
(Bert Bratt),
Pamela Gold
(Hedy La Rue),
Rebecca Holt
(Hedy La Rue),
Jay Aubrey Jones
(Twimble, Wally Womper),
Kristi Lynes
(Rosemary Pillkington),
Martin Moran
(J. Pierrepont Finch),
William Ryall
(J.B. Biggley) and
Carla Renata Williams
(Smitty, Miss Jones)
Richard Rodgers Theatre
(Mar 23, 1995 - Jul 14, 1996)
Assistant Stage Mgr:
Terrence J. Witter
(Jan 16, 1996 - ?) and
Lynda J. Fox
Violin:
Erin McGinnis
; Cello:
Garo Yellin
; Trumpet:
Tino Gagliardi
; Keyboards:
Jan Rosenberg
Cast
Matthew Broderick
J. Pierrepont Finch
Mar 19, 1996 - Jul 14, 1996
Sarah Jessica Parker
Rosemary Pillkington
Mar 12, 1996 - Jul 14, 1996
John Stamos
J. Pierrepont Finch
Nov 1995 - Mar 17, 1996
Jessica Stone
Rosemary Pillkington
Jan 30, 1996 - Mar 10, 1996
Brooks Ashmanskas
Bud Frump
John Bolton
Office Boy
Ovington
TV Announcer
Ensemble
J. Pierrepont Finch
Tracy Nicole Chapman
Scrubwoman
Tina Fabrique
Miss Jones
Tom Flagg
Office Boy
Ovington
TV Announcer
Lisa Gajda
Wickette
Ensemble
Christopher Gattelli
Henchman
Gordon Greenberg
Tackaberry
Ensemble
JoAnn M. Hunter
Ensemble
Adriane Lenox
Miss Jones
Kristi Lynes
Rosemary Pillkington
John MacInnis
Susan Misner
Dance Soloist
Martin Moran
During Matthew Broderick's vacation
J. Pierrepont Finch
Michelle O'Steen
Dance Soloist
Wickette
Ensemble
Stephen Reed
Ensemble
Mar 27, 1996 - May 19, 1996
William Ryall
J.B. Biggley
Swings:
Susann Fletcher
,
Jerold Goldstein
,
John MacInnis
,
Andrew Palermo
and
Jennifer Prescott
Understudies:
John Bolton
(J. Pierrepont Finch, Bud Frump),
Tracy Nicole Chapman
(Smitty, Miss Jones),
Jeffry Denman
(Bud Frump),
Tom Flagg
(Twimble, Wally Womper),
Susann Fletcher
(Rosemary Pillkington),
Jerold Goldstein
(Wally Womper, Twimble, Bert Bratt, J.B. Biggley) and
Jennifer Prescott
(Smitty, Rosemary Pillkington)
music by
Frank Loesser
; lyrics by
Frank Loesser
Act 1
Sung By
How To (Succeed)
J. Pierrepont Finch
Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm
Rosemary Pillkington
Coffee Break
Bud Frump, Smitty and Company
Company Way
J. Pierrepont Finch
Company Way
(Reprise)
Bud Frump, Twimble and Company
A Secretary Is Not a Toy
Bert Bratt and Company
Been a Long Day
Rosemary Pillkington, Smitty and J. Pierrepont Finch
Been a Long Day
(Reprise)
J.B. Biggley, Hedy La Rue and Bud Frump
Grand Old Ivy
J. Pierrepont Finch and J.B. Biggley
Paris Original
Rosemary Pillkington, Smitty, Miss Jones, Miss Krumholtz and Company
Rosemary
J. Pierrepont Finch and Rosemary Pillkington
Finaletto
J. Pierrepont Finch, Rosemary Pillkington and Bud Frump
Act 2
Sung By
How To (Succeed)
(Reprise)
Women, Smitty and Miss Krumholtz
Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm
(Reprise)
Rosemary Pillkington
Love From a Heart of Gold
J.B. Biggley and Hedy La Rue
I Believe in You
J. Pierrepont Finch, Bud Frump, Bert Bratt and Executives
The Yo Ho Ho (Pirate Dance)
J.B. Biggley and Hedy La Rue
I Believe in You
(Reprise)
J. Pierrepont Finch and Men
Brotherhood of Man
J. Pierrepont Finch, Miss Jones, Wally Womper and Company
Finale
Company
Tony Award®
Best Revival of a Musical
1995 Nominee
Produced by
Dodger Productions
,
Kardana Productions
,
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
and
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Best Actor in a Musical
1995 Winner
Matthew Broderick
Best Choreography
1995 Nominee
Choreographed by
Wayne Cilento
Best Direction of a Musical
1995 Nominee
Directed by
Des McAnuff
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1995 Nominee
Produced by
Dodger Productions
,
Kardana Productions
,
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
and
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1995 Winner
Matthew Broderick
Season:
1996-97
1995-96
1994-95
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Statistics
1996-97 Season
1995-96 Season
1994-95 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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