Frank Loesser’s musical, based on Shepherd Mead’s 1952 satirical book, follows ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch as he rises from window cleaner to chairman of the World Wide Wicket Company. Guided by his literary muse, How to succeed in business without really tryingFinch masters entrepreneurial challenges and successes.
Palm Canyon Theatre How to succeed in business without really trying starring Jacob Samples as J. Pierrepont Finch, Georgia Smith as Rosemary Pilkington, Raul Valenzuela as Bud Frump, Donald Kelley as JB Biggley, Dani Jara Lesaca as Hedy LaRue, Jessica Lenz as Smitty, Michele Davis as Miss Jones, Adam Hieter as Wally Womper, Chad Gneiting as Mr. Twimble, Eric Stein-Steele as Bratt and Darin MacLeod as Gatch. This dynamic cast also includes Colette Owens as Miss Krumholtz, Ben Reece as Jenkins, Ralph Strangis as Book Voice and local actors Neil Badham, Alan Berry, Lois Bondurich, Jack Chase, Josie Davis, Jackson Enzler, Taylor Graham, Terry Huber, Jackie Padgett, John Rathgeb, Denise Rooney, Dave Sanchez, Fiona Sarchett, Joyanne Tracy, Alicia Wilson and Sanai Wright in the ensemble cast.
How to succeed in business without really trying Directed by Se Layne, stage direction by Derik Shopinski, music direction by Chuck Peery, choreography by Nathan Wilson. Set and lighting design by JW Layne, projections by Nick Edwards. The book was written by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. The original from 1961 Broadway Production won seven Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It was so popular, A film version was made in 1967 and the musical was revived twice.
How to succeed in business without really trying runs September 13-22 at the Palm Canyon Theatre. Show times are Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $38 for adults, $34 for seniors and $17 for students. Group discounts are available. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or other information, call the PCT box office at 760-323-5123 or order online at palmcanyontheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is how it works … is presented under a special agreement with Music Theatre International.
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