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The Marriage of FigaroThe Marriage of Figaro
 
[West End, 2025]
Translator
Cosi fan tutteCosi fan tutte
 
[West End, 2022]
Translator
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Director and Adaptor
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
13, A New Musical13, A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
The Sound of MusicThe Sound of Music
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
The Threepenny Opera
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Lyrics (translation)
Noises Off
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
Passion
 
[West End, 1996]
Director
Arcadia
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Composer (Incidental Music)
The Threepenny Opera
 
[West End, 1994]
Lyrics (English)
Assassins
 
[West End, 1992]
Musical Director
Some Americans Abroad
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Composer (Incidental Music)
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[West End, 1990]
Musical Director
Some Americans Abroad
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Composer (Original Music)

Writing

Amour
Librettist
Ghetto
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Book of a Musical

Jeremy Sams, Amour

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jeremy Sams, Amour


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Jeremy Sams, Amour


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lyrics

Jeremy Sams, Amour

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Jeremy Sams, Noises Off

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Director

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Photos: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Now Playing at Newbury’s Watermill Theatre Photo
Photos: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Now Playing at Newbury’s Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

All new photos have been released from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Newbury’s Watermill Theatre. Learn more about the production and check out the photos here!
Photos: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG in Rehearsal at the Watermill Theatre Photo
Photos: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG in Rehearsal at the Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Newbury’s Watermill Theatre. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
Cast Set For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at The Watermill Theatre Photo
Cast Set For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

The Watermill Theatre announced casting for CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, running May 26 to September 13, 2026, with Christian Edwards as Caractacus Potts and Lydia Louise making her professional debut as Truly Scrumptious.
Watermill Theatre Will Host Dementia Friendly Performance of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Photo
Watermill Theatre Will Host Dementia Friendly Performance of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Newbury's Watermill Theatre will be offering their first Dementia Friendly performance for the award-winning venue's 2026 summer musical and family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, on Thursday 16 July at 2.30pm.
Photos: COSÌ FAN TUTTE Returns to the London Coliseum With New Cast Photo
Photos: COSÌ FAN TUTTE Returns to the London Coliseum With New Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

English National Opera has released new production photos of COSÌ FAN TUTTE at the London Coliseum in a co-production with the Metropolitan Opera. The production is directed by Phelim McDermott and conducted by Dinis Sousa.
Photos: ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Photo
Photos: ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for One Day: The Musical  at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Check out the photos and learn more here!
André de Ridder and Danielle de Niese Will Lead ENO’s RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF Photo
André de Ridder and Danielle de Niese Will Lead ENO’s RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

The English National Opera will present a new production of RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY, featuring Andre de Ridder and Danielle de Niese. Learn more here!
Phelim McDermott's Production of Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE Returns to ENO Photo
Phelim McDermott's Production of Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE Returns to ENO
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

ENO's witty and whimsical production of Mozart's Così fan tutte will return to the London Coliseum this February with a new cast. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
THE WIZARD OF OZ Takes You “Over the Rainbow” at City Springs Theatre Company Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ Takes You “Over the Rainbow” at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - Dec 14, 2025

THE WIZARD OF OZ is one of City Spring Theatre Company’s best, perfect for the holiday season and theatre lovers of all ages. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face, and a song in your heart.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to the Watermill Theatre in Summer 2026 Photo
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to the Watermill Theatre in Summer 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

The Watermill Theatre has announced its summer 2026 musical, a new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The production will be directed by Paul Hart. Learn more here!
Interview: Actor Clive Rowe on Joy, Happiness, Laughter and Playing Uncle Fester in T Photo
Interview: Actor Clive Rowe on Joy, Happiness, Laughter and Playing Uncle Fester in THE ADDAMS FAMILY UK Tour
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 2, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Clive Rowe, who will be playing Uncle Fester in the touring production of The Addams Family. We discussed what it is like to be taking the show on tour, why he’s not going to listen to the original cast album and even how acting as a career is a bit like eating chocolate for a living!
Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Birmingham Hippodrome Photo
Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Mar 5, 2025

The current UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has several well-known names attached to it - Ore Oduba, Liam Fox and Charlie Brooks all feature - but there's no denying that the star of the show is the car itself. Part polished wood, part shining steel and fully extraordinary, Chitty enchants audience members from the moment she appears, and when her wings unfurl and she soars and dips her way through a starlit sky, it's a true piece of theatrical magic.
Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, London Coliseum Photo
Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 6, 2025

Joe Hill-Gibbins’s new production of The Marriage of Figaro for English National Opera opened back in March 2020 for a single performance before Covid struck. Thankfully, nearly five years on it has been given a second life at the London Coliseum and it is a riotous delight from start to finish.
Full Cast Set For London Première of FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Park Theatre Photo
Full Cast Set For London Première of FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The cast has been announced for the London première of Jean-Philippe Daguerre's Farewell Mister Haffmann adapted by Jeremy Sams. Learn more about the show here!
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Comes to English National Opera Next Month Photo
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Comes to English National Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

This February, English National Opera will present the first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro.
The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks Add Additional Dates in the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY Photo
The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks Add Additional Dates in the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Further dates have been set for The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks as The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, currently touring the UK.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Opens At Gallery Theater Photo
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Opens At Gallery Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon has announced the opening of its final 2024 season show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
Ore Oduba to Join CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour Photo
Ore Oduba to Join CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2024

Ore Oduba will play the role of Caractacus Potts in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, currently touring the UK. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN Will Transfer From Theatre Royal Bath to the Park Theatre Photo
FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN Will Transfer From Theatre Royal Bath to the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Jean-Philippe Daguerre's Farewell Mister Haffmann, adapted by Jeremy Sams and originally directed by Lindsay Posner, will transfer to the Park Theatre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jeremy Sams written?

Jeremy Sams has written 3 shows including Ghetto (Lyricist), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Bookwriter), Amour (Librettist).

What awards has Jeremy Sams been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Amour, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Amour, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Noises Off and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Spend Spend Spend.

What awards has Jeremy Sams won?

Jeremy Sams has won the Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Amour. He has also received the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Amour.

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