How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was a humorous book by Shepherd Mead. It inspired a successful 1961 musical of the same name, which was made into a movie in 1967.

Broadway production

The show opened October 14, 1961, at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City and ran for 1417 performances. It was directed by Abe Burrows and Bob Fosse.

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October 14 - 1961 - 46th Street Theatre - New York City - Abe Burrows - Bob Fosse

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Original cast

• Robert Morse as Finch
• Ray Mason as Gatch
• Robert Kaliban as Jenkins
• David Collyer as Tackaberry
• Casper Roos as Peterson
• Rudy Vallee as J.B. Biggley
• Bonnie Scott as Rosemary
• Paul Reed as Bratt
• Claudette Sutherland as Smitty
• Charles Nelson Reilly as Frump
• Ruth Kobart as Miss Jones
• Sammy Smith as Mr. Twimble
• Virginia Martin as Hedy
• Mara Landi as Miss Krumholz
• Ray Mason as Toynbee
• Lanier Davis as Ovington
• Bob Murdock as Policeman
• Sammy Smith as Womper