How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, is an old-fashioned musical with new-fashioned flair in design (great multi-level set by Derek McLane), costumes (Catherine Zuber) and some of the most innovative choreography in town (by Rob Ashford who also directed).
The leading role of an ambitious young man trying to climb the corporate ladder requires a star, and Daniel Radcliffe is one. He's adorable, with a pleasant voice and lots of charm. And he's done his homework- really studied dance for years so that his wild dance near the end is a showstopper.
John Laroquette is a powerful adversary, nicely balancing Radcliffe's energy and persona. With songs like "I Believe in You" and "Been a Long Day," and the foot-stomper, "Brotherhood of Man," and a Broadway cast of singers and dancers athletically executing Ashford's innovations, this is a good-hearted, supremely entertaining Broadway musical.
