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Leslie Bricusse Movies

Charley Moon
[ 1956 ] writer
Bachelor of Hearts
[ 1958 ] writer
The Swingin' Maiden
[ 1962 ] writer
The Very Edge
[ 1963 ] writer
Three Hats for Lisa
[ 1965 ] music and lyrics by
Stop the World: I Want to Get Off
[ 1966 ] writer
Doctor Dolittle
[ 1967 ] lyricist
You Only Live Twice
[ 1967 ] lyrics
Scrooge
[ 1970 ] lyricist
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
[ 1971 ] lyrics and music by
Sammy Stops the World
[ 1979 ] writer
Victor/Victoria
[ 1982 ] lyricist
Bullseye!
[ 1990 ] writer
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
[ 1992 ] songs by
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
[ 2022 ] original songs by

Leslie Bricusse Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Book of a Musical

Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll and Hyde

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Leslie Bricusse, The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical

Leslie Bricusse , Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical

Leslie Bricusse, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Leslie Bricusse, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

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Leslie Bricusse News


Lyric Stage Announces GUYS & DOLLS, Free Summer Concerts, And More for 31st Season


Discover the exciting lineup for LYRIC STAGE's 31st season and don't miss their new free summer concerts in June and July. Stay tuned for more updates and performance details.

Review: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall


What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall?

Review: Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band Honor Tony Bennett


This reviewer was overwhelmed by the acclaimed musical Tour de Force that is Michael Feinstein and the marvelous Carnegie Hall Big Band at the March 27th edition of Standard Time with Michael Feinstein.

Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years


Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOISES OFF & More Set for Palo Alto Players 2024-25 Season


Palo Alto Players has revealed its 94th season titled SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIONS THEATRE! See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Arizona Theatre Company to Hold General Auditions For 24/25 Season


Arizona Theatre Company will hold general auditions for Equity and Non-Equity performers for the 2024/2025 Season. Learn audition details!

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season


Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, HAMLET & More Set for Contra Costa Civic Theatre 65th Season


The Contra Costa Civic Theatre has revealed its 65th season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown


What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown? Join Roxy’s for an ambitious and stunning production of Jekyll & Hyde. A dazzling cast of singer/actors, a layered and luxurious ten-piece orchestra, and a cat walk thrusting the action into the audience’s lap, the mood is set, and a dark tale of polarities unfolds, lovingly directed by Rick Bumgardner and Jackson Dorris.

Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory


The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

Previews: JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown


Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to present the musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde, opening on Thursday, February 22. This timeless tale about the struggle between good and evil blends the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson with a mesmerizing score by multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PIPPIN & More Set for Garden Theatre's 2024-2025 Season


The Garden Theatre has revealed the 2024-2025 Broadway on Plant Theatre Season, running from July 2024 - June 2025. See which shows are being presented, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Pantochino Reveals Summer Programs For Children And Teens


Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., Milford’s professional non-profit theatre for family audiences has announced the roster for Summer 2024 including its Summer Theatre Camps at Milford Arts Council, the MAC and its exciting Summer Teen Theatre production.

Previews: WILLY WONKA JR at Ovations Repertory Theatre


The show is directed by Orlando Pena, the artistic director of Ovations Dance Academy, who has over 30 years of experience in the dance industry. Pena says that he chose this musical because he loves the story, the characters, and the message of the show.

Album Review: Willy Wonka Wuns Wild On The New Movie Soundtrack WONKA


They have created a score in 2023 that marries to its 1971 progenitor wonderfully and made this rainbow boy tear up a bit and really want to go see WONKA

White Plains Performing Arts Center Presents Linda Eder, January 20


White Plains Performing Arts Center will present Linda Eder on Saturday, January 20 at 7:30pm. 

Review: SCROOGE! at Arizona Theatre Company


Arizona Theatre Company's adaptation of SCROOGE! ~ the most notable element missing in this largely unsuccessful adaptation is any sense of a true Dickensian backdrop. Runs through December 30th.

Photos: Dianne Fraser Brings YOU AND I - THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF LESLIE BRICUSSE To Don't Tell Mama


In honor of her debut album, Dianne Fraser played Don't Tell Mama with a collection of Leslie Bricusse songs.

Playhouse on the Square Presents the Regional Premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, Playhouse Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Show Sponsor Suzanne, Wes, and Cole Jackson, presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Leslie Bricusse FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Leslie Bricusse written?

Leslie Bricusse has written 16 shows including Noah (Composer/Lyricist), Cyrano (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Pickwick (Lyricist), The Good Old, Bad Old Days (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Serafina (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Sammy Stops the World (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Beyond the Rainbow (Lyricist), Say Hello to Harvey (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Goodbye, Mr. Chips (Composer/Lyricist), Sherlock Holmes (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Victor/Victoria (Lyricist), Scrooge (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Jekyll & Hyde (Bookwriter), Doctor Dolittle (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Sammy (Bookwriter).

What awards has Leslie Bricusse been nominated for?

Leslie Bricusse has been nominated for several awards, including Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Jekyll and Hyde," Best Original Score for "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," and Best Musical for "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Original Score for "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" at the Tony Awards.

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