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Monday, June 8, 2015

The Musical That Almost Swept the 1962 Tonys

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception




A look back at one of the honor's biggest winners

In 1962, the contest for Best Musical had a front-runner that took home nearly all the awards available for the taking. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, based on the book of the same name, won not only Best Musical, but also Best Producer, Author, Leading Actor, Featured Actor, Direction and Musical Direction. Continue ...

<b>Caption from LIFE.</b> Dreaming of glory, Finch lolls in his boss's office chair and gloats, "Someday…someday" as he plots the way to usurp the old tycoon's throne.
<b>Caption from LIFE.</b> In one of <i>How to Succeed's</i> comic gems, Robert Morse, the wonder boy, sings hymn of praise to himself called <i>I Believe in You,</i> as he peers in mirror of company washroom and shaves with electric razor.
<b>Caption from LIFE.</b> In one of <i>How to Succeed's</i> comic gems, Robert Morse, the wonder boy, sings hymn of praise to himself called <i>I Believe in You,</i> as he peers in mirror of company washroom and shaves with electric razor.
<b>Caption from LIFE.</b> In one of <i>How to Succeed's</i> comic gems, Robert Morse, the wonder boy, sings hymn of praise to himself called <i>I Believe in You,</i> as he peers in mirror of company washroom and shaves with electric razor.
Gjon Mili—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
Caption from LIFE. Dreaming of glory, Finch lolls in his boss's office chair and gloats, "Someday…someday" as he plots the way to usurp the old tycoon's throne.

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