DEARBORN – The Players Guild of Dearborn continues its season April 27 with "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." J. Pierpont Finch (Brian Townsend), a young but bright window-cleaner, buys a book, "How To Succeed In Business," and following its advice joins the multi-national, but poorly-connected World-Wide Wicket Company. Starting in the mailroom he quickly advances to vice-president-in-charge-of-advertising, using sneaky and dubious ways to assure the person above him gets either fired or reassigned while simultaneously falling in love with secretary Rosemary Pilkington (Anna Hnatiuk). Meanwhile, the president of the WWWC, J.B. Biggley (Michael Hammonds), tries to have an affair with drop-dead gorgeous bubblehead Hedy LaRue (Megan Meade-Higgins), but she becomes a weapon used both by Finch and Bud Frump (Andy Christler), Biggley's brattish and annoying nephew. Can Finch rise to the top or will it all go down in flames?
Guaranteed to appeal to anyone who has ever worked in an office, the show boasts a catchy and brassy score, with a wicked sense of humor that's as biting and unforgiving today as originally produced in 1961. Familiar songs include: "Coffee Break", "It's Been a Long Day", "A Secretary is Not a Toy", and "Brotherhood of Man."
The production is directed by Ray Alcodray, assisted by Nancy Valentini, with Ken Pletzer as musical director. Choreography is by Tess Ulrey, and produced by Richard Moore and Nancy Gurwin.
The Players Guild of Dearborn will present 11 regular performances of "How to Succeed…," April 27-28, May 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20. Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m., with the ticket booth opening at 7:15 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m., with the ticket booth opening at 1:45 p.m. Late seating is at the discretion of the theater.
Tickets are $18 and all seats are reserved. Student and group rates are available.
To purchase tickets or for further information about tickets and availability, call the ticket office at 313-561-TKTS. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
The Players Guild of Dearborn is located at 21730 Madison, southeast of Monroe and Outer Drive.
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