How to Succeed in Business...

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
Power, sex, ambition, greed.... It's just another day at the office in this classic satire of big business.

Big business means big laughs in this delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder. A tune-filled comic gem that took Broadway by storm, winning both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying boasts an exhilarating score by Frank Loesser, including "I Believe in You," "Brotherhood of Man" and "The Company Way."

A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.

An irreverent and tuneful romp, jam-packed with sly, swift and sharp jabs to the funny bone, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying is a surefire hit! This show requires a large cast, featuring many roles for all types of performers and a great opportunity to showcase your male ensemble.

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  • BROTHERHOOD OF MAN
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GINZLER, ROBERT
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 MALES VOICES, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 36 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass Clarinet 1, 1 Bass Clarient 2, 1 Hirn, 2 Trumpet 1 &2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • COMPANY WAY, THE
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    Robert Ginzler
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    Dm
    Estimated duration
    5 min 20 sec
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1(Piccolo), Reed 2(Oboe), Reed 3(Clarinet), Reed 4(Bass Clarinet), Reed 5(Bass Clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, Horn 1, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion 1&2(Xylo., Bass Drum, Drum Set, Tymp), 2 Piano Vocal, 2 Chorus books

  • HAPPY TO KEEP HIS DINNER WARM
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GINZLER, ROBERT
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    1 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Alto Flute, Clarinet; (2x) Reed 2: Flute, Bass Clarinet; (2x) Reed 3: Flute, Piccolo; (2x) Reed 4: Oboe, Clarinet; (2x) Reed 5: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (8x) Percussion: Drum Set, Chimes, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (9x) Violin B/D; (3x) Cello A; (3x) Cello B; (5x) Bass

  • HOW TO SUCCEED
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    Robert Ginzler
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    1 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Bb Clarinet; (1x) REED 2: Eb Clarinet; (1x) REED 3: Piccolo; (1x) REED 4: Oboe; (1x) REED 5: Clarinet; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE 1; (1x) TROMBONE 2; (1x) TROMBONE 3; (1x) PIANO; (1x) HARP; (1x) GUITAR; (5x) PERCUSSION 1 & 2: Xylophone, Timpani; (9x) VIOLIN A/C; (9x) VIOLIN B/D; (3x) CELLO A; (3x) CELLO B; (5x) BASS

  • I BELIEVE IN YOU
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GINZLER, ROBERT
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, MEN'S CHORUS
    Starting Key
    Gm
    Estimated duration
    2 min 46 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Reed 1(Alto sax), 2 Reed 2(Alto sax), 2 Reed 3(Tenor sax), 2 Reed 4(Bass clarinet ,Clarinet), 2 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2(Vibes, Bells, Drum set, Cymb, Tymp, Xylo), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • I BELIEVE IN YOU
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    MARTIN, JACK
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Gm
    Estimated duration
    2 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Flute 1&2, 2 Oboe 1&2, 2 Clarinet 1&2, 1 Bassoon 1, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Horn 3&4, 2 Trombone 1&2, 2 Trombone 3, 2 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion(Trap set), 2 Vocal, 1 Celeste, 1 Full Score, 1 Chorus book

  • IT'S BEEN A LONG DAY
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (English Horn, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 5 (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 1 Horn, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, (3) Percussion (Vibes, Xylophone, Timpani, Drum Set), 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, (16) Violins ,(6) Cello, (5) Bass, 3 Piano Vocal Scores, and 2 Piano-Conductor Scores.

  • OVERTURE ("HOW TO SUCCEED...")
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GINZLER, ROBERT
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (3x) Reed 1: Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 3: Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Oboe, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (1x) Piano; (1x) Harp; (1x) Guitar; (8x) Percussion: Drum Set, Hand Cymbal, Timpani, Xylophone, Chime, Bells, Vibraphone; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (3x) Cello A; (3x) Cello B; (5x) Bass

  • ROSEMARY
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet), Reed 3 (Flute, Clarinet), Reed 4 (Clarinet), Reed 5 (Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, (16) Violin, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental materials will also include 2 Piano Vocal Scores and 1 Piano Conductor Score.

Show Essentials

Book by
Abe BurrowsAbe Burrows
Jack WeinstockJack Weinstock
Willie GilbertWillie Gilbert
Music and Lyrics by
Frank LoesserFrank Loesser
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Songs

How To Succeed

Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm

Coffee Break

The Company Way

A Secretary Is Not A Toy

Been A Long Day

Grand Old Ivy

Paris Original

Rosemary

Cinderella, Darling

Love From A Heart Of Gold

I Believe In You

Brotherhood Of Man

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By tmschlemmer
June 27, 2016
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Is the "Book Voice" recording available for How to SUcceed?
The Walter Cronkite voice over - Book Voice. Is it a part of the package or is it available?
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By klimzak
May 24, 2016
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March 29, 2016
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Is it possible to get the rights to the new revival with the more dance?
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March 03, 2016
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which version of "How to Succeed" do you send out?
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