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How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
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The show “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will
be in town until March 22, 2020, at the Alhambra Theater & Dining. This is a musical/comedy that will keep you “Laughing-Out-Loud”
all afternoon or evening. The Alhambra’s
adaptation of the original movie, and 1995 Broadway production will keep your
interest especially under the direction of Tod Booth*, Choreography from Shain
Stroff*, Musical direction led by Cathy Murphy Giddens & the wonderful set
designs of Ian Black and David Dionne.
All the “HTSIBWRT” actors are very entertaining with their singing, acting,
dancing and quirky mannerisms. Ricky
Cona* plays the wonderfully funny character Bud Frump, whose voice you
will love to hear and gladly wait for his next line in the show. Christopher Lewis stars as J. Piertrepont
Finch, who delightfully freezes in place when the narrations from the book
that he references often, comes to life.
Kudos also go out to Maddie Bryan who plays J.B.'s cutie-pie,
ex-night-club cigarette girl Hedy La Rue.
*Actors’ Equity Association
The meal that Executive Chef DeJuan Roy prepared for this stage presentation
will satisfy your appetite, so come ready for a great meal and show.
First Course (Both are very tasty, filling - Ms. “V”
Choice of One
Spinach Salad with chopped egg, red onions, shredded carrots,
croutons, warm bacon vinaigrette *GF* without croutons.
Country Bean Soup with ham, kale and tomato.
Second Course (Pork Ribeye melts in your mouth & the
Cornflake Crusted Mahi is uniquely delicious - Ms. “V”)
Choice of One
Chicken Alfredo with fettuccine, broccolini, garlic crustino.
Pork Ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes, roasted heirloom carrots,
rosemary and onion gravy *GF* without gravy.
Cornflake Crusted Mahi with coconut rice, sauteed zucchini and yellow
squash, vanilla Beurre Blanc.
Whole Roasted Petite Cauliflower with Parmesan crust, roasted heirloom
carrots, Swiss chard, roasted red peppers, vegan Hollandaise sauce, garlic
crostino.
Third Course - Flourless Chocolate Cake reminds you of a
delectable chocolate brownie - Ms. “V”
Choice of One
Flourless Chocolate Cake with cherries jubilee sauce, whipped cream,
shaved chocolate.
Buttery Bread Pudding with caramel sauce. Menu subject to change. (*GF* -
Gluten-Free and sugar-free desserts available upon request)
“How to Succeed in Business
Without Really Trying”
DATES:
February 20 —
March 22, 2020
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday
through Friday start at 7:50 p.m. Doors
open at 6 p.m., and dinner is served until 7:30 p.m. Saturday Matinees
begin at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m.
and the brunch served until 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinees are at 1:50 p.m.
Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server until 1:50 p.m.
DRESS: “Business Casual”, or “Sunday
Best”.
TICKETS: Prices start at just
$40 per person. Ticket prices
include: a plated three-course meal that changes for each show, and is served
directly to your table; a Broadway-style performance and complimentary
parking. Tickets may be purchases on line,
or by calling (904) 641-1212.
**Prices do NOT include gratuity,
professional photos, nor orders from the bar**
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
Power, sex, ambition, greed…it’s just another day at the office in the Alhambra
Theater & Dining’s satire of big business. Perhaps it’s just a strange coincidence that
WWW are the initials of the company at the center 1952 book called “How to
Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” In 2020, the musical about a young window
washer climbing the corporate ladder to Chairman of the Board might be as
relevant as ever – and WWW takes on a whole new meaning. The Alhambra Theatre and Dining will open its
version of the Broadway multiple-award winning drama on February 20, 2020.
About the show & book: “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying:
The Dastard's Guide to Fame and Fortune” is a humorous 1952 book by Shepherd
Mead, inspired by Mead's corporate experiences at the Benton & Bowles
advertising agency, which he joined in 1936 as a mail-room clerk, eventually
working his way up to a vice-presidency. During his journey up the corporate ladder,
Mead wrote the book in his spare time—before work and on weekends. The book was a best-seller.
J. Pierrepont Finch, a young man with large ambitions, works as a window washer
of the World Wide Wicket Company. Dreaming
of a higher position in the company, he purchases a book that promises to guide
him straight to the top of the corporate ladder (without putting forth too much
effort). Power, sex, ambition, greed… It’s just another day at the office in
this classic satire of big business.
The musical comedy, starred Robert Morse and Rudy Vallée when it opened at the
46th Street Theatre on Broadway in October 1961, running for 1,417
performances. The show won seven Tony
Awards, the New York Drama Critics Circle award, and the 1962 Pulitzer Prize
for Drama. In 1967, a film based on the musical was released by United Artists,
with Morse and Vallee re-creating their stage roles.
A 1995 revival was mounted at the same theatre as the original production (now
named the Richard Rodgers Theatre). It
ran for 548 performances and starred Matthew Broderick and Megan Mullally. A 50th-anniversary Broadway revival directed
and choreographed by Rob Ashford and starring Daniel Radcliffe and John
Larroquette opened on March 27, 2011, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and ran for
473 performances. Larroquette and
Broderick both took home Tony Awards for their respective portrayals of J.
Pierrepont Finch.
Poking fun at life in the business world with themes still pertinent today, the
show contains 20 witty and wonderful songs, such as “A Secretary is not a
Toy,” “Grand Old Ivy,” an ode to the CEO’s college alma mater, & “Company
Way,” a tongue in cheek look at corporate culture.
Said Managing Partner, Craig Smith, “We’ve wanted to do this show for a long
time, and because it’s either been on tour or on Broadway, we haven’t been able
to. This is a funny show that whether
you’ve spent your life in the corporate world or just been around it, you’ll
just nod in agreement with the humor.”
“How to Succeed in Business
Without Really
Trying”
DATES: February 20 — March 22, 2020
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday
through Friday start at 7:50 p.m. Doors
open at 6 p.m., and dinner is served until 7:30 p.m. Saturday Matinees
begin at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m.
and the brunch served until 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinees are at 1:50 p.m.
Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server until 1:50 p.m.
DRESS: “Gala Night” (Friday February
21, 2020. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
attire is “Dressy/Formal/Black Tie”. All
other shows could be “Business Casual”, or “Sunday Best”. There is always complimentary Champagne and
Hors d'oeuvres served in the lobby before dinner, on Gala evening and special
pastries served after the show.
TICKETS: Prices start
at just $40 per person. Ticket prices include: a plated three-course
meal that changes for each show, and is served directly to your table; a
Broadway-style performance and complimentary parking. Tickets may be purchases on line, or by calling (904) 641-1212.
**Prices do NOT include gratuity,
professional photos, nor orders from the bar**
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
