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Anthony Newley

Date of Death: April 14, 1999 (67)

Birth Place: London, Hackney, ENGLAND

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Anthony Newley was a British actor, singer, songwriter, and composer who made a name for himself in both the West End and on Broadway. Born on September 24, 1931, in London, Newley began his career in entertainment as a child actor, appearing in films such as "Oliver Twist" and "The Adventures of Robin Hood."
In the 1950s, Newley began to focus on his music career, writing hit songs such as "What Kind of Fool Am I?" and "The Candy Man." He also appeared in several West End productions, including "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" and "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," both of which he co-wrote with Leslie Bricusse.
In 1961, Newley made his Broadway debut in "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off," which he also directed. The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Newley a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. He went on to star in several other Broadway productions, including "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd" and "The Good Old Bad Old Days."
Newley's success on Broadway led to opportunities in film and television. He appeared in several movies, including "Doctor Dolittle" and "Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?" He also had his own television series, "The Strange World of Gurney Slade," which he wrote, produced, and starred in.
Throughout his career, Newley continued to write and perform music. In addition to his hit songs, he composed the scores for several films, including "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and "Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?" He also released numerous albums, including "Anthony Newley Sings the Songs of Leslie Bricusse" and "The Singer and His Songs."
Newley's talent and versatility as an actor, singer, songwriter, and composer made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. He continued to work in film, television, and theater until his death on April 14, 1999, at the age of 67.
Anthony Newley's legacy lives on through his music and his contributions to the world of entertainment. His influence can be seen in the work of countless performers who have followed in his footsteps.

Anthony Newley STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (UK)]
World Premiere, 1992
Performer

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1983
Charlie Chaplin

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1974
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1972
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Cocky

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1962
Littlechap

[West End]
Original London Production, 1961
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1956
Performer

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1956
Performer

Anthony Newley Productions

 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Additional Songs[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 1963]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1962]
Director
 
[West End, 1961]
Director

Writing

Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist

Anthony Newley Movies

The Little Ballerina
[ 1947 ] Johnny
Oliver Twist
[ 1948 ] Artful Dodger
Vice Versa
[ 1948 ] Dick Bultitude, Paul Bultitude
The Outsider
[ 1948 ] Miles Minor
A Boy, a Girl and a Bike
[ 1949 ] Charlie Ritchie
Don't Ever Leave Me
[ 1949 ] Jimmy Knowles
Vote for Huggett
[ 1949 ] Dudley
Those People Next Door
[ 1953 ] Bob Twigg
Top of the Form
[ 1953 ] Percy
Up to His Neck
[ 1954 ] Tommy
Above Us the Waves
[ 1955 ] Engineer, X2
The Cockleshell Heroes
[ 1955 ] Marine Clarke
Navy Heroes
[ 1955 ] Fred Starling
Port Afrique
[ 1956 ] Pedro
X the Unknown
[ 1956 ] Lance Corporal "Spider" Webb
How to Murder a Rich Uncle
[ 1957 ] Edward
High Flight
[ 1957 ] Roger Endicott
The Good Companions
[ 1957 ] Milbrau
Fire Down Below
[ 1957 ] Miguel
The Man Inside
[ 1958 ] Ernesto
Tank Force
[ 1958 ] Noakes
The Lady Is a Square
[ 1959 ] Freddy
Killers of Kilimanjaro
[ 1959 ] Hooky Hook
Idol on Parade
[ 1959 ] Jeep Jackson
The Heart of a Man
[ 1959 ] Johnnie
The Bandit of Zhobe
[ 1959 ] Cpl. Stokes
Jazz Boat
[ 1960 ] Bert
In the Nick
[ 1960 ] Dr. Newcombe
Let's Get Married
[ 1960 ] Dickie Bird
The Small World of Sammy Lee
[ 1963 ] SammyLeeLeeman
Stop the World: I Want to Get Off
[ 1966 ] writer
Doctor Dolittle
[ 1967 ] Matthew Mugg
Sweet November
[ 1968 ] Charlie Blake
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
[ 1969 ] Heironymus Merkin
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
[ 1971 ] lyrics and music by
Mr. Quilp
[ 1975 ] Daniel Quilp
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
[ 1975 ] Sweeney
Sammy Stops the World
[ 1979 ] writer
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
[ 1987 ] Captain Manzini

Anthony Newley TV Shows

Fame
Trevor Kane
Simon & Simon
Nigel Casey, Anthony Forrest
The Upper Hand
Nick Murray, Nick

Anthony Newley Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Direction of a Musical

Anthony Newley, The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Anthony Newley, The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical

Anthony Newley, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Anthony Newley, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Anthony Newley, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

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Anthony Newley News


UArts and No Name Pops to Present Music on the Square This Spring


In a first-time partnership, University of the Arts and The No Name Pops, the former musicians of The Philly Pops, have planned the UArts Music on the Square series with two evenings of music on Rittenhouse Square. See details!

Review: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall


What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall?

Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years


Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.

Photos: Ben Jones Rocked the House at 54 Below


Humorist and singer extraordinaire Ben Jones wowed the crowd at 54 Below on Sunday night. His show, LET ME BE FRANK, played on March 10th to an appreciative audience at Broadway's Supper Club. Photographer Conor Weiss snapped some shots of the night.

Pantochino Reveals Summer Programs For Children And Teens


Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., Milford’s professional non-profit theatre for family audiences has announced the roster for Summer 2024 including its Summer Theatre Camps at Milford Arts Council, the MAC and its exciting Summer Teen Theatre production.

Previews: WILLY WONKA JR at Ovations Repertory Theatre


The show is directed by Orlando Pena, the artistic director of Ovations Dance Academy, who has over 30 years of experience in the dance industry. Pena says that he chose this musical because he loves the story, the characters, and the message of the show.

Album Review: Willy Wonka Wuns Wild On The New Movie Soundtrack WONKA


They have created a score in 2023 that marries to its 1971 progenitor wonderfully and made this rainbow boy tear up a bit and really want to go see WONKA

Playhouse on the Square Presents the Regional Premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, Playhouse Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Show Sponsor Suzanne, Wes, and Cole Jackson, presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Album Review: Barbra Streisand EVERGREENS: CELEBRATING SIX DECADES ON COLUMBIA RECORDS A Beautiful, If Off-Balanced, Collection Of Ballads


Barbra Streisand sings everything perfectly but there has to be a reason to buy a compilation album, and there doesn't seem to be one here, though streaming it is do-able.

Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre


Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora’s Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, currently running through January 14, 2024. Check out production photos here!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Is Now Available for Licensing


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that the beloved musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is available for licensing.  

Take A Holiday of 'Pure Imagination' With NCT's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY


While the debate rages on about the proper time to start celebrating the holidays, Nashville Children’s Theatre may have devised the ideal plan with their current onstage offering – the world premiere of the theater-for-younger-audiences version of the recent Broadway musical Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.

Photos: First Look At ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA At Wagnalls Community Theatre


Coming November 3-12 at the beautiful and historic Wagnalls Auditorium in Lithopolis, Wagnalls Community Theatre brings you Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka!

Review: JOSHUA HENRY - AN EVENING OF BROADWAY AND SOUL at Venetian Room


What did our critic think of JOSHUA HENRY - AN EVENING OF BROADWAY AND SOUL at Venetian Room? Bay Area Cabaret opened its 2023/24 season with Tony-nominated (Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys, Violet) and Grammy Award-winning artist Joshua Henry who presented his take on retro-soul and R&B to an enthusiastic audience.

Review: BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL at The Music Center at Strathmore


A dazzling evening of pure vocal, instrumental, and theatrical bliss occurred on the evening of October 21,2023 when the renowned Broadway veteran and entertainer Brian Stokes Mitchell wowed the crowd at the Music Center at Strathmore.  This two -time Tony Award winning talent showcased versatility to the max and he delivered an upbeat spirit of positive energy and goodwill that made his impeccable talent even more appealing. (His hope was to make the audience feel better by the end of the concert—then they had felt when they had come in, --- and this hope was fulfilled).

Review: Sikes And King Are All The Things In THE NEW BELTERS at The Green Room 42


When two stand-out solo artists join forces and join hands, an electric reaction occurs.

Jazz Pianist & Composer Dan Karlsberg Brings Generations Together With New Album, 'HOLDING THE WHEEL OF LIFE'


Jazz pianist and composer Dan Karlsberg releases his latest album, HOLDING THE WHEEL OF LIFE, which reflects on his relationships in middle-age and unites generations of musicians. The album features a mix of original compositions and unique interpretations of cover tunes. Karlsberg collaborates with veteran and younger musicians to create a personal and meaningful project.

Swedish Premier Of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes To Göteborgsoperan


In autumn 2024, there will be the Swedish premiere of the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl's classic Kalle and the Chocolate Factory. The musical premieres at the Gothenburg Opera in a completely new set.

Andy Mientus to Star in JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS in Chicago


A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Listen: Two New Barbra Streisand Albums Set For Release In October, Listen to the First Track!


Two new albums featuring Barbra Streisand will be released next month. EVERGREENS: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia Records and YENTL: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will both be available on Friday, October 27. Learn more about both albums, and how to pre-order them now, here!

Anthony Newley FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Anthony Newley been in?

Anthony Newley has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Anthony Newley been in?

Anthony Newley has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Anthony Newley's first West End show?

Anthony Newley's first West End show was Stop the World - I Want to Get Off which opened in 1961

What awards has Anthony Newley been nominated for?

Anthony Newley has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received nominations for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for his work on "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd". He was also nominated for Best Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off". Additionally, Newley received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his performance in "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off".

How many shows has Anthony Newley written?

Anthony Newley has written 4 shows including The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), The Good Old, Bad Old Days (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Sammy Stops the World (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Sammy (Composer).

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