How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Tour
Opening Date
May 28, 1996
Closing Date
Jun 01, 1997
MusicalComedyRevivalNational Tour
Open Date: May 28, 1996
Close Date: Jun 01, 1997
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
The new Park Avenue office building of The World Wide Wicket Company, Inc., in New York City.
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PeopleProduced by Dodger Productions and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Associate Producer: PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.Originally produced by LaJolla Playhouse (Michael Greif, Artistic Director; Terrence Dwyer, Managing Director)Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert; Music by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Based on the book by Shepherd Mead; Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional Orchestrations by David Siegel and Robert Ginzler; Vocal arrangements by Ted Sperling; Dance arrangements by Jeanine Tesori; Incidental music arranged by Ted Sperling; Musical Director: Randy BoothScenic Design by John Arnone; Costume Design by Susan Hilferty; Lighting Design by Howell Binkley; Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy; Video Design by Batwin & Robin Productions, Inc.; Hair Design by David H. LawrenceGeneral Manager: Sally Campbell MorseTechnical Supervisor: Gene O'Donovan; Production Stage Manager: Susan Green; Stage Manager: Mark Tynan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Kimberly Fisk and Leigh CatlettMusical Supervisor: Ted Sperling; Musical Coordinator: John Miller; Conducted by Randy Booth; Associate Conductor: Tom Whiddon; Synthesizer I: Tom Whiddon; Drums: Bobby Economou; Synthesizer II: David Rhodes; Trumpet: David ZaludCasting: Julie Hughes and Barry Moss; Press Representative: Laura Matalon; Dance Captain: Jerome VivonaWally WomperWicketteEnsembleEnsembleWicketEnsembleEnsembleWicketEnsembleEnsembleWicketteEnsembleOffice BoyOvingtonTV AnnouncerEnsembleWicketEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleWicketteEnsembleToynbeeEnsembleEnsembleUnderstudies: Wydetta Carter (Miss Jones), Julie Connors (Hedy La Rue, Rosemary Pillkington), David Gunderman (J. Pierrepont Finch), Michael McEachran (Bud Frump), Michelle O'Steen (Rosemary Pillkington), Larry Raiken (Twimble, Wally Womper, Bert Bratt, J.B. Biggley), Danny Rutigliano (Twimble, Wally Womper), Jessica Sheridan (Smitty) and Clif Thorn (J. Pierrepont Finch)
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Songsmusic by Frank Loesser; lyrics by Frank LoesserAct 1Sung ByHow to SucceedJ. Pierrepont Finch and CompanyHappy To Keep His Dinner WarmRosemary PillkingtonCoffee BreakBud Frump, Smitty and CompanyCompany WayMr. Twimble and J. Pierrepont FinchCompany Way (Reprise)Bud Frump and CompanyA Secretary Is Not a ToyBert Bratt and CompanyBeen a Long DaySmitty, Rosemary Pillkington and J. Pierrepont FinchBeen a Long Day (Reprise)Bud Frump, J.B. Biggley and Hedy La RueGrand Old IvyJ.B. Biggley and J. Pierrepont FinchParis OriginalRosemary Pillkington, Miss Krumholtz, Smitty, Miss Jones and Company WomanRosemaryJ. Pierrepont Finch and Rosemary PillkingtonFinale - Act OneJ. Pierrepont Finch, Rosemary Pillkington and Bud FrumpAct 2Sung ByHow to Succeed (Reprise)Smitty, Miss Krumholtz and Company WomenHappy To Keep His Dinner Warm (Reprise)Rosemary PillkingtonLove From a Heart of GoldJ.B. Biggley and Hedy La RueI Believe in YouJ. Pierrepont Finch and Company MenThe Pirate DanceWickets and WickettesI Believe in You (Reprise)Rosemary PillkingtonBrotherhood of ManJ. Pierrepont Finch, Wally Womper, Miss Jones and Company MenFinaleCompany
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Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Produced by Dodger Productions and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Associate Producer: PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.
Originally produced by LaJolla Playhouse (Michael Greif, Artistic Director; Terrence Dwyer, Managing Director)
Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert; Music by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Based on the book by Shepherd Mead; Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional Orchestrations by David Siegel and Robert Ginzler; Vocal arrangements by Ted Sperling; Dance arrangements by Jeanine Tesori; Incidental music arranged by Ted Sperling; Musical Director: Randy Booth
Scenic Design by John Arnone; Costume Design by Susan Hilferty; Lighting Design by Howell Binkley; Sound Design by Steve Canyon Kennedy; Video Design by Batwin & Robin Productions, Inc.; Hair Design by David H. Lawrence
General Manager: Sally Campbell Morse
Technical Supervisor: Gene O'Donovan; Production Stage Manager: Susan Green; Stage Manager: Mark Tynan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Kimberly Fisk and Leigh Catlett
Musical Supervisor: Ted Sperling; Musical Coordinator: John Miller; Conducted by Randy Booth; Associate Conductor: Tom Whiddon; Synthesizer I: Tom Whiddon; Drums: Bobby Economou; Synthesizer II: David Rhodes; Trumpet: David Zalud
Casting: Julie Hughes and Barry Moss; Press Representative: Laura Matalon; Dance Captain: Jerome Vivona
Wally Womper
Wickette
Ensemble
Ensemble
Wicket
Ensemble
Ensemble
Wicket
Ensemble
Ensemble
Wickette
Ensemble
Office Boy
Ovington
TV Announcer
Ensemble
Wicket
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Wickette
Ensemble
Toynbee
Ensemble
Ensemble
Understudies:
Wydetta Carter
(Miss Jones), Julie Connors
(Hedy La Rue, Rosemary Pillkington), David Gunderman
(J. Pierrepont Finch), Michael McEachran
(Bud Frump), Michelle O'Steen
(Rosemary Pillkington), Larry Raiken
(Twimble, Wally Womper, Bert Bratt, J.B. Biggley), Danny Rutigliano
(Twimble, Wally Womper), Jessica Sheridan
(Smitty) and Clif Thorn
(J. Pierrepont Finch)
music by Frank Loesser; lyrics by Frank Loesser
Act 1
Sung By
How to Succeed
J. Pierrepont Finch and Company
Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm
Rosemary Pillkington
Coffee Break
Bud Frump, Smitty and Company
Company Way
Mr. Twimble and J. Pierrepont Finch
Company Way
(Reprise)
Bud Frump and Company
A Secretary Is Not a Toy
Bert Bratt and Company
Been a Long Day
Smitty, Rosemary Pillkington and J. Pierrepont Finch
Been a Long Day
(Reprise)
Bud Frump, J.B. Biggley and Hedy La Rue
Grand Old Ivy
J.B. Biggley and J. Pierrepont Finch
Paris Original
Rosemary Pillkington, Miss Krumholtz, Smitty, Miss Jones and Company Woman
Rosemary
J. Pierrepont Finch and Rosemary Pillkington
Finale - Act One
J. Pierrepont Finch, Rosemary Pillkington and Bud Frump
Act 2
Sung By
How to Succeed
(Reprise)
Smitty, Miss Krumholtz and Company Women
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 and Company Men
The Pirate Dance
Wickets and Wickettes
I Believe in You
(Reprise)
Rosemary Pillkington
Brotherhood of Man
J. Pierrepont Finch, Wally Womper, Miss Jones and Company Men
Finale
Company