Details

A vivacious satire on sharp-practice and ruthless ambition in the world of big business from the writer and composer of Guys and Dolls. With the aid of his bible, 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying', J. Pierpoint Finch rises irresistibly from window-cleaner to Chairman of the Board at World Wide Wickets, breaking hearts and stabbing backs along the way. Frank Loesser's score bristles with snappy numbers like 'Coffee Break', 'A Secretary is Not a Toy' and 'Been a Long Day', the exuberant 'Brother of Man' and the gorgeous 'I Believe In You'. The show won seven Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for drama when it opened on Broadway.

Cast/Performers

Joe McFadden (J Pierpoint Finch), James Bolam (JB Biggley), Fiona Dunn (Rosemary), Annette McLaughlin (Hedy La Rue), Alistair McGowan (Voice of the Book - heard but not seen), Alexis Owen-Hobbs, Anna Lowe, Ruth Anderson, Sophie-Louise Dann, Nolan Frederick, Nina French, Grant Anthony, Trevor Jones

Creatives/Company

Book by(s): Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, Willie Gilbert
Music(s): Frank Loesser, Richard Balcome (musical director and arrangements)
Lyrics: Frank Loesser
Corporate Sponsor: Peters PLC
Producer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Director: Martin Duncan
Design: Francis O'Connor
Choreographer(s): Stephen Mear, Stephen Mear
Lighting: Chris Ellis
Sound: Matt McKenzie