How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

I recently saw the Broadway play “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, staring Darren Criss. Criss is known for playing Blaine Anderson on the hit TV show Glee. Before Glee, Criss founded StarKid Productions with his fellow classmates and friends at the University of Michigan. He stared in their productions of “A Very Potter Musical”, and “A Very Potter Sequel” playing the role of Harry Potter. Millions have viewed these plays on YouTube.

     As it happens, Criss replaced Daniel Radcliff, who played Harry Potter in all eight movies, in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed. That was a really smart promotional move on Ricky Rollins part. Rollins manages Criss. The hype that surrounded Criss for his three-week run on Broadway brought in major box office dollars to the tune of over four million.

     Criss made his Broadway debut in How to Succeed. This three-week run proved that Criss is leading man material. He can hold his own with the best in Broadway. Criss has an endearing quality that makes the character of Finch likeable, instead of being portrayed as a shark. He also has the spirit and energy needed to pull off such a demanding role, and make it look easy. Criss is also very humble and appreciative of his success.

     How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a great show. This is the third production of this show on Broadway. The set is more elaborate then every before with it’s six sided windows to the World Wide Wicket building. The choreography and music is high energy and catchy. The core cast is outstanding, and that is why the show continues to be a success even with the rotating leading men. Next up to fill the role of J. Pierrepont Finch is Nick Jonas. Jonas will fill the role until the middle of July. This is a show worth seeing. For tickets visit their website.