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Eric Ankrim to Star in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

The classic musical takes the stage in a 5th Avenue Theater production.

Eric Ankrim will star in the 5th Avenue Theatre production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Eric Ankrim will star in the 5th Avenue Theatre production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
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Eric Ankrim (Broadway's First Date) will star in the classic musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. The production, running January 28-February 21, 2016, is directed by 5th Avenue producing artistic director Bill Berry.

With a score by Frank Loesser and a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical follows window washer J. Pierrepont Finch (Ankrim) on his riotous rise up the corporate ladder. Tunes include "I Believe in You" and "Brotherhood of Man."

The principal company also includes Sarah Rose Davis as Rosemary, Allen Fitzpatrick as J.B. Biggley, Allen Galli as Mr. Twimble, Matt Owen as Bud Frump, Sarah Rudinoff as Smitty, Jessica Skerritt as Hedy La Rue, and Jeff Steitzer as Bert Bratt. Bob Richard serves as choreographer.

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