The witty and irreverent musical with the long name, 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying' is one of the few musicals to win a Pulitzer Prize, 9 Tony Awards (nominated for 11 more) and have several revivals.
The show’s Producers, Savoyards Musical Theatre Company, are thrilled to be bringing this community-based production to Brisbane. A comically brilliant classic musical comedy, the story follows a young man, Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little book titled 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying' to work his way up from window washer in a giant company to CEO – all in the space of two weeks. Along the way he meets and falls in love with Rosemary, side-steps the boss’ nephew Bud and avoids a dangerous entanglement with the boss’ girlfriend, Hedy. All seems to go well until his one ‘big idea’ goes terribly wrong.
The cast and creative team of the production have come up with their Top 6 tips for succeeding in business without really trying:ONE
Don't mingle with your secretary. Remember, she's not a toy!TWO
Don't turn down the Prince!THREE
Whether you choose to play it safe or strive to reach the top, get a hobby, like bridge or knitting, it'll help pass the spare time.FOUR
Costume changes are for changing into your other costume, not other people's pantsFIVE
Don't upset the team by interfering or switching signals in the middle of a play. When you fall on the ball where the mud is so very deep don't forget where you came from.SIX
Put a straw straight in the bottle of red wine - the glass just gets in the way.'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying' performs Iona Performing Arts Centre 26 September – 10 October.
