FINAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR LONG AWAITED REVIVAL OF HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING AT WILTON’S MUSIC HALL
With only one month to go before Broadway smash hit How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying arrives in London, the musical announces its fantastic full cast. Joining the already stellar line-up are Olivier-nominated Andrew C Wadsworth starring as big boss JB Biggley, Maisey Bawden as the uncompromising Miss Jones whilst Daniel Graham takes on the role of apathetic and arrogant Bud Frump. Richard Emerson will play the part of Mr Twimble and Matthew Whitby and Nuwan Hugh Perera are to star in multi-role parts. They will join already announced cast members Marc Pickering (Les Miserables, Calendar Girls, Sleepy Hollow), Hannah Grover, Lizzi Hills and Geri Allen.
The stunning Wilton’s Music Hall will provide the perfect backdrop for this rollicking romp of a musical, following the journey of J. Pierrepoint Finch in 1950s New York as he strives to reach the top and change the world. Armed with his copy of the book ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’, Finch joins the World Wide Wicket Company as a window cleaner, with his sights set on the dizzying heights of being Chairman of the Board. But nothing is ever easy, even when you know everything there is to know about the science of success…
Directed by Benji Sperring, the man behind recent London hits Toxic Avenger and Shock Treatment, and boasting an addictive score by Guys and Dolls composer Frank Loesser, this anarchic musical extravaganza brings together business and pleasure in the most uproarious of ways.
Holly Kendrick, Executive Director at Wilton’s says:
“I can’t wait to see such an iconic and loved Broadway show come to Wilton’s – this is the biggest London production since the show opened here in 1963 and we’re thrilled to be part of it. It’s wonderful to have such a talented cast of actors to bring it to life.”
Classic Broadway Musical Revival Returns to London
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
8-22 April 2017
Today WILTON’S MUSIC HALL announces a revival of the award-winning, critically-acclaimed Broadway musical comedy How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, opening for a limited run from 08 April. The amusing tale, which first debuted on Broadway in 1961, charts the journey of J. Pierrepont Finch as he joins the World Wide Wicket Company, climbing his way to the top in New York City, 1950.
All Finch wants is to be more successful, to get ahead, to change the world for the better – is that really so difficult? Luckily Finch has a copy of the book ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’, teaching him everything he needs to know about the science of success. This anarchic, musical romp is jam-packed with sharp humour and has its tongue placed firmly in its cheek as it follows Finch’s rise from lowly window cleaner to Chairman of the board.
Last seen in London over 50 years ago, Wilton’s Music Hall provides the perfect backdrop for this long-awaited revival where business and pleasure collide in the most uproarious of ways. Boasting an addictive score by Guys and Dolls composer Frank Loesser, this Pulitzer Prize-winning show includes famous numbers such as I Believe In You, Brotherhood of Man and Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm.
MARC PICKERING (Les Misérables, Calendar Girls, Sleepy Hollow) will lead the production playing the aspiring and playful businessman J. Pierrepont Finch with HANNAH GROVER playing his love interest Rosemary. LIZZII HILLS will play the big boss’s secret mistress Hedy LaRue while GERI ALLEN will play Rosemary’s best friend Smitty. There will be further cast announcements in the coming weeks.
This classic Broadway musical production will be directed by BENJI SPERRING, the man behind recent London hits Toxic Avenger and Shock Treatment and will be presented by NICHOLAS THOMPSON PRODUCTIONS and TARQUIN PRODUCTIONS in association with the King’s Head Theatre.
Book by ABE BURROWS, JACK WEINSTOCK and WILLIE GILBERT//Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER//Based upon the book by SHEPHERD MEAD//Originally presented by CY FEUER and ERNEST H. MARTIN in association with FRANK PRODUCTIONS//Performed by arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) LTD.
