samyhenf: Nick Jonas Pleases JoBro, Theater Fans In 'How To Succeed'

Saturday 3 March 2012

Nick Jonas Pleases JoBro, Theater Fans In 'How To Succeed'

'It's a different show every night, a different audience every night,' he tells MTV News of his eight-shows-a-week schedule.
By Jocelyn Vena

Nick Jonas
Photo: MTV News

In January, Nick Jonas kicked off his run as Finch, the lead role in Broadway's hit revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." With six weeks under his belt (and another few to go before he wraps it up in June), he says that he's still getting to know the ins and outs of the show, but he's enjoying every minute of the part, even its eight-shows-a-week schedule.

"It's interesting. The thing that I think I've realized, having played Finch every night, eight shows a week, is that the title of the show is 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,' however the thing about Finch that's really exciting and appealing to the audience, and me as actor, is that he does try really hard," he explained to MTV News.

"Although he does rise to the top really quickly, he never lies, he never cuts anyone down, he never does anything that makes him a bad person," he continues. "However, he's just really driven. I think when it says 'Without Really Trying,' it's more just saying how easy it really is when you get into the setup he falls into. It's fun to dig in and see how quickly and easily you can rise to the top."

And, the experience of the show has been enriched even more by the folks watching. "It's a different show every night, a different audience every night and although we're saying the same thing, it's so different with each show and the audience plays just a much a part into the way the show runs as with the actors do. We have to pay attention and keep the pace of the show up," he said. "It's been fun to have a different show every night and to see the fans, not only Jonas fans, but also fans of 'How to Succeed' and theater fans in general."

Have you seen "How to Succeed"? If so, what did you think of Nick Jonas' performance? Leave your comment below!

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