BOCA RATON — From its first Broadway production with Robert Morse in 1961 to the current version starring Daniel Radcliffe, the Frank Loesser/Abe Burrows musical, “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” has been a real audience favorite, winning multiple Tony Awards and even a Pulitzer Prize.
With such hit songs as “Brotherhood of Man” and “I Believe in You,” How to Succeed….will be the newest production by Entr’Acte Theatrix, the new, hip production company spun-off last year from Palm Beach Principal Players by founder Vicki Halmos.
“How to Succeed in Business…” will open at the Count de Hoernle Theatre, home of the Caldwell Theatre Company, on Thursday, June 16, and run for 12 performances through Sunday, June 26. The theater is located at 7901 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton.
“The goal of Entr’Acte Theatrix is to give emerging talents from South Florida the opportunity to get critical professional theater credits before contemplating a move to New York, or any other larger arena. Unfortunately, professional performing opportunities for these young artists are relatively scarce in our area, in comparison to other municipalities around the country,” said Halmos.
Accordingly, the upcoming production will feature a large cast – many of whom are graduates of local high schools, colleges and universities – including: Shane Blanford, Leah Sessa, John Costanzo, Erin Pittleman and Jeanne McKinnon.
“How to Succeed…” will be directed and choreographed by Kimberly Dawn (KD) Smith, a protégé of the late Broadway wunderkind Michael Bennett.
Dates of performances are:
- Thursday, June 16 – 8 p.m.
- Friday, June 17 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, June 18 – 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- Sunday, June 19 — 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 22 — 8 p.m.
- Thursday, June 23 – 8 p.m.
- Friday, June 24 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, June 25 – 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Sunday, June 26 – 2 p.m.
Tickets are $30 each for Center Circle seats and $25 for all others. If available, a special $10 student rush price will be offered on day of show. For groups of 15 or more, the price per ticket is $20. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Count de Hoernle Theatre at 561.241.7432 or at the box office.