How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a sharp, witty and delightfully satirical musical that pokes fun at corporate culture and the pursuit of success. The story follows J. Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious window cleaner who discovers a handy little guidebook promising to help him rise to the top of the business world—with minimal effort.

With the book’s advice (and a fair bit of luck), Finch talks his way into a job at the World Wide Wicket Company and begins a hilariously fast climb up the corporate ladder. Along the way, he navigates eccentric co-workers, office politics, ridiculous company traditions and the affections of the sweet-natured Rosemary Pilkington.

As Finch’s schemes grow bolder, he soon finds himself in over his head—leading to a chaotic showdown that tests whether charm, confidence and a clever guidebook are truly enough to reach the top.

Packed with sharp humour, memorable characters and timeless satire, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a vibrant, feel-good musical that proves success isn’t always what it seems.

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SOS performed How to Succeed in Business at The Core Theatre in 2017.