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.
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 |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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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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