Musical by Frank Loesser
Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert
Directed by Christopher Michael Richardson

Big business means big laughs in this riotous romp through the corporate world that took Broadway by storm, winning both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize. As sharp as it is hilarious, the story follows the meteoric rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious window washer who stumbles upon a book titled How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Armed with this handy guide, Finch sets out to conquer the Worldwide Wicket Company with a mix of wit, charm, and a bit of scheming.

This reinvigorated production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a tune-filled, comic gem full of ambition, love, luck, and a whole lot of nerve!

Approximate run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Suggested ages: 13+

A note on Sensitive Content (formerly called “Audience Advisories”) is available for this production. 

At The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Centers, we recognize that sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about the content, age-appropriateness, or stage effects of a show, e-mail our box office at wirtz@northwestern.edu or call 847-491-7282.