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Stop the World - I Want to Get Off Show Information

Stop the World – I Want to Get Off is a musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.



Set against the backdrop of a circus, the show focuses on Littlechap, from the moment of his birth to his death. Each time something unsatisfactory happens, he calls out 'Stop the world!' and addresses the audience.



A Broadway revival directed by Mel Shapiro opened on 3 August 1978 at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center, where it ran for 30 performances. The cast included Sammy Davis, Jr. and Marian Mercer.
Opening:March 25, 1963
Production Type:Original Production
Run Type:Open Run
Market:US Tour
Intermissions:1
Show type Musical
Other titles:
  • Sammy Stops the World (revival title)

Other Productions of Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

1961   West End Original London Production
West End
1962   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1963   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1978   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
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