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How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
10.08–11.26 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying

Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows’

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying

BOOK BY

Abe Burrows
Jack Weinstock
Willie Gilbert

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

Frank Loesser

Based on the book by Shepherd Mead
Originally presented by Cy Feuer and Ernest H. Martin in association with Frank Productions

DIRECTOR

Kevin Covert

GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER

Michaeljon Slinger

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Patrick Brady

SCENIC DESIGNER

R. Eric Stone

Member of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829

COSTUME DESIGNER

Shelbi Wilkin

WIG DESIGNER

 Alexus “Lexi” Cambell

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Andrew Carson

SOUND DESIGNER

Nathan Schilz

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

David Steinmetz

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Kaeleigh Howlett

PRODUCTION MANAGER

John Bonanni

Courtesy of Actors Equity Association

*in partial fulfillment of a
B.F.A. in Theatre Design & Production

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Any photography, video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

October 8–11, 2026
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory

Production Ratings & Content Warnings
Suggested Show Rating: PG

This production contains theatrical haze and slowly flickering lighting effects. Contact the Box Office or speak with an usher for more information.

Sponsors

This performance is sponsored by Crescent Cities Charities, providing educational assistance to promising students with financial need, and supporting charities and community organizations. Learn more at cccharities.org.

This performance is sponsored by Warfel Construction. Visit www.warfelcc.com to learn more.

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The Listen Everywhere system in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre is provided in part by Hearing Life: Winchester.


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