How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
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.
Show Essentials
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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(1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (2x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (4x) REED 3 (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 4 (English Horn, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (2x) REED 5 (Bassoon, 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, (6x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Timpani), (9x) VIOLIN A/C, (8x) VIOLIN B/D, (3x) CELLO A, (3x) CELLO B, (5x) BASS
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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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
(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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
(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
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
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
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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
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1 Wood Wind 1(Flute), 1 Wood Wind 2(Clarinet), 1 Wood Wind 3(Oboe), 1 Horn, 1 Guitar 1, 1 Guitar 2(Electric), 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Drum(Sus cymb, Wood block, Drum set, Dumbek, Anklung), 2 Percussion(Xylo, Tam tam, Vibes, Mark tree, Timp, Marimba, Sus cymb, Crotales, Glock, Wood block), 1 Keyboard 1(Piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Sust String pad), 1 Keyboard 3(Rhodes), 2 Piano/Conductor, 1 Full Score, 25 Chorus books
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
(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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
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.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.