Plot Points
This is the book that Finch uses to climb the corporate ladder!
What is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (the book)?
He's the main character who succeeds without really trying.
Who is J. Pierrepont Finch?
This opening number sets up Finch's strategy for climbing the corporate ladder.
What is "How to Succeed"?
Finch gets ahead more through, this than actual hard work.
What is is manipulation of charm?
This man wrote the music and lyrics for the show.
Who is Frank Loesser?
Finch starts his career at the World Wide Wicket Company in this department.
What is the Mailroom?
She sings " Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm" and wants to marry Finch.
Who is Rosemary Pilkington?
In this song, employees panic because they can't get their caffeine fix.
What is "Coffee Break"?
This relationship between Hedy LaRue and Biggley is key to her hiring.
What is their affair/romantic relationship?
The show is based on a satirical self help book by this author.
Who is Shephard Mead?
Rosemary Pilkington dreams of this future role of relation to Finch.
What is being his wife?
This executive is more interested in knitting and golf than his job.
Who is J.B. Biggley?
This number humorously warns that "A secretary is not a toy".
What is "A Secretary Is Not a Toy"?
Bud Frump's main tactic for advancement is relying on this family connection.
What is being Biggley's nephew?
The original Broadway production won this prestigious literacy award.
What is the Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
Finch avoids getting fired after this major business event goes wrong.
What is the advertising campaign for the "Treasure Hunt"?
She's Biggley's mistress and gets a job as a secretary.
Who is Hedy LaRue?
Finch, Rosemary and Mr. Twimble sing this trio about a long and busy day.
What is "Been a Long Day"?
Secretaries are often seen as romantic rather than this.
What is professionals or workers?
This Harry Potter actor starred in the 2011 Broadway Revival.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
This ironic twist occurs at the end of the musical, involving the World Wide Wicket Company's parent organization.
What is he's promoted to chairman of the board of the parent company, the World Wide Wicket Washing Machine Company?
This annoying nephew tries to use nepotism to get ahead but fails.
Who is Bud Frump?
This Act ll Finale song praises unity, despite corporate backstabbing.
What is "Brotherhood of Man"?
The musical satirizes this aspect of the 1960s American office environment.
What is sexism/misogyny or bureaucratic absurdity?
This Broadway legend, known for tight choreography, inspired the show's dance style.
Who is Bob Fosse?