The Players Theatre Company Presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

CONROE, TX -- The Players Theatre Company kicks off its milestone 60th Season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, opening August 14 at the historic Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe.

Packed with unforgettable songs, razor-sharp wit, and larger-than-life characters, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying follows the ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who discovers a mysterious self-help book promising success in the corporate world. Armed with little more than confidence, charm, and the book's questionable advice, Finch climbs the executive ladder through a hilarious series of misadventures that remain as relevant today as when the musical first premiered.

Featuring beloved songs including 'I Believe in You,' 'Brotherhood of Man,' and 'Rosemary,' the musical has entertained audiences for generations with its timeless satire of office politics, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Directed and choreographed by Melody Johnson with music direction by Ashlie Driver, this energetic production features a talented local cast led by Royce Reid as J. Pierrepont Finch and Evann Sommers as Rosemary Pilkington, supported by a dynamic ensemble bringing the bustling staff of the World Wide Wicket Company to life.

Performances run August 14–30, 2026, with evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays and matinee performances on Sundays. As part of its 60th Season enhancements, The Players Theatre Company is introducing new Saturday matinee performances at 2:00 p.m., giving audiences even more opportunities to enjoy its productions throughout the season.

Following the second Sunday matinee, audiences are invited to remain in the theatre for a special Talk Back session with area business leaders.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying also marks the first production in The Players Theatre Company's exciting 60th Season, themed Legacy & Revelations. Season ticket packages are now available, offering the best value while guaranteeing seats for an unforgettable lineup of productions, including:

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Silent Sky

Lifespan of a Fact

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical

The Mountaintop

Come From Away

Nunsense

Forever Plaid

Season subscribers receive the best ticket pricing, priority seating, and the opportunity to be part of one of the region's longest running and most celebrated community theatre organizations as it commemorates six decades of storytelling and artistic excellence.

Tickets for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Season 60 subscriptions are available now at PlayersTheatreCompany.com or by calling the Owen Theatre Box Office at 936-539-4090.

Performance Dates

August 14–30, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.

NEW: Saturdays: 2:00 p.m.

Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
Talk Back: Immediately following the second Sunday matinee.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.mtishows.com) with generous support from The City of Conroe, The National Endowment for the Arts, and The Texas Commission on the Arts.

About The Players Theatre Company

The Players Theatre Company began in 1967 as The Little Theatre of Conroe utilizing the Conroe High School stage and later a refurbished plumbing supply store at the corner of Galveston and Robertson Streets. After helping to restore the historic Crighton Theatre in 1979, the group produced shows there for nearly 30 years as The Crighton Players. In 2008, in partnership with the City of Conroe, The Players Theatre Company was formed and moved to their current residence at The Owen Theatre.