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Sammy Stops the World Revival 1978

Opened: August 3, 1978
Closing: August 27, 1978

Sammy Stops the World - 1978 Broadway History , Info & More

New York State Theatre
20 Lincoln Center New York, NY

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.


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Composer and Musical Director Ian Fraser, Who Worked With Julie Andrews, Dies at 81
by TV News Desk - Oct 31, 2014


The Hollywood Reporter writes that Ian Fraser, renowned music director, composer and conductor for television and Broadway, known for his work with Julie Andrews, died of cancer today, October 31, 2014. He was 81.

Sammy Stops the World History

Other Productions of Sammy Stops the World

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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