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Stop the World - I Want to Get Off 1962

Opened: October 3, 1962

Stop the World - I Want to Get Off - 1962 Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. 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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Stop the World - I Want to Get Off History

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

Stop the World - I Want to Get Off - 1962 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1963 Tony Awards Best Musical Leslie Bricusse
1963 Tony Awards Best Musical Anthony Newley
1963 Tony Awards Best Musical Leslie Bricusse
1963 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Leslie Bricusse
1963 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Anthony Newley
1963 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Anthony Newley
1963 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Anna Quayle

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