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Leslie Bricusse

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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Writing

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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

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

Videos

News


Review: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 19, 2025

In a world where the line between good and evil blurs, one man dares to tamper with the very fabric of the human soul. Jekyll & Hyde the Musical, is a chilling descent into the darkness that lurks within us all.
Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA to Open at Gallery Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka will open at Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon in May. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
HAIRSPRAY and More Set for Fulton Theatre 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The Fulton Theatre has unveiled its 2025/2026 Season, a carefully curated lineup of plays and musicals designed to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. Learn more!
Dorian Woodruff to Have CD Release Concert At Chelsea Table + Stage in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025

Dorian Woodruff will celebrate the release of his album, 'Forever Me with Love' to Chelsea Table and Stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Sue Matsuki Comes to Don't Tell Mama as Part of First Fridays in Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

On the first Friday of each month this Spring, catch Sue Matsuki in two encore performances and one brand new show at Don't Tell Mama. All shows start at 7:00 PM.
WAITRESS & More Leads Dallas' April 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2025

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Waitress and more.
Photos: First look at Mount Vernon Nazarene University Theatre CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 26, 2025

Join MVNU Theatre as we step into a world of Pure Imagination! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy with a knack for making something out of nothing, dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka's over-the-top chocolate factory and can’t believe his luck when it actually happens.
Review: VICTOR / VICTORIA at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 16, 2025

What did our critic think of VICTOR / VICTORIA at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE Brings the Drama at Split Stage
by Greg Kerestan - Feb 12, 2025

Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll & Hyde has long been a divisive show among theatre fans. Is it a worthy follow-up to the other literary-based megamusicals of the eighties and nineties, like Les Miserables, Martin Guerre and Miss Saigon? Or is it a trashy, boneheaded knockoff of Sweeney Todd with more power ballads and sexy dancing girls?
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to be Presented at Matthews Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is inviting audiences to step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka's iconic factory this February with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Learn how to purchase tickets.
STOP THE WORLD I WANT TO GET OFF Comes to Lakewood Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The musical Stop The World I Want To Get Off will be presented on Lakewood’s Side Door Stage in February. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Top 20 Underrated Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025

If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking for an expert curated list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table and to wow casting directors.
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE IN CONCERT at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jan 19, 2025

This is the moment – when Dr. Henry Jekyll decides to try an experiment. Jekyll and Hyde in Concert is the newest production from BrightSide Theatre.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: SCROOGE! at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Dec 9, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company's SCROOGE!, directed by Matt August, offers moments of holiday cheer and showcases talented performances, making it an enjoyable seasonal outing.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2024 at Sydney Goldstein Theater
by Steve Murray - Dec 7, 2024

What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2024 at Sydney Goldstein Theater?

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?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jekyll and Hyde, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Stop the World - I Want to Get Off and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Stop the World - I Want to Get Off.

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