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Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
Translator
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Director and Adaptor
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Lyrics
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[West End, 1996]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Composer
 
[West End, 1994]
Lyrics
 
[West End, 1992]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Composer
 
[West End, 1990]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Composer

Writing

Librettist
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

Jeremy SamsSpend Spend Spend

Videos

News


The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks Add Additional Dates in the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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.
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome High School's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR

Based on one of Roald Dahl's most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this 'masterpeach' of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. 
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Opens At Gallery Theater

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, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

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

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

Jean-Philippe Daguerre's Farewell Mister Haffmann, adapted by Jeremy Sams and originally directed by Lindsay Posner, will transfer to the Park Theatre.
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!
The Vivienne Joins the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

The Vivienne will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, currently touring the UK.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Milton Keynes in July

In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, the family end up on a hilarious fantastical adventure to far-off lands. 
Charlie Brooks Joins the Cast of the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Charlie Brooks will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. The tour opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.
Further Casting Set For UK Tour Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Elaine C. Smith will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.
Emmerdale Star Liam Fox To Join Adam Garcia In The Cast Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Emmerdale star Liam Fox joins Adam Garcia in the cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Further casting announced, including Liam Fox as 'Grandpa Potts'.
StoryBook Theatre Flies Families Into The Holiday Season With Their Imaginative Presentation Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

StoryBook Theatre (SBT) invites audiences to share in their holiday presentation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, onstage from November 24th - December 30th, 2023, as part of their 47th Season to be Extraordinary.
Adam Garcia Will Star as Caractacus Potts in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour

Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia will star as Caractacus Potts in a new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton from Tuesday 30 April 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.
Reimagining of THE THREEPENNY OPERA Comes to The Cockpit This Month

OVO, the award-winning theatre production company, presents a riotous and rough reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s zany musical The ThreePenny Opera at The Cockpit this September. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
THE THREEPENNY OPERA Comes to the Cockpit

OVO, the award winning St Albans-based production company, and The Cockpit, London’s theatre of ideas and disruptive panache, present an inventive new production of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s seminal musical The Threepenny Opera.  
Review: FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN, Theatre Royal Bath

The English language premiere of Farewell Mister Haffman at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov studio is the most gripping, funny and startling play you’re likely to see this year.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, London Palladium

Familiar and safe it may be, but the show delivers spectacle and entertainment as only theatre can
Cast Revealed For FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Bath Theatre Royal

Adam Blanshay Productions and Norel Productions have announced full casting for Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s Farewell Mister Haffmann, the English language world première of one of France’s most successful new plays.
Review: ROMAN HOLIDAY, Theatre Royal Bath

Olivier-award winning director Jeremy Sams lights up the stage with a fast-paced show. For anyone not convinced by turning a Fifties film into a musical today, Roman Holiday is more relevant than you’d think.

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?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour.

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