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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq)Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Additional Songs[Replacement]

Writing

Sammy
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Cyrano
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Doctor Dolittle
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
The Good Old, Bad Old Days
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Composer/Lyricist
Jekyll & Hyde
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Noah
Composer/Lyricist
Pickwick
Lyricist
The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Say Hello to Harvey
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Scrooge
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Serafina
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Sherlock Holmes
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Stop the World - I Want to Get Off
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

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

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Cumberland Theatre Stars of Tomorrow to Stage ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA in March 2026 Photo
Cumberland Theatre Stars of Tomorrow to Stage ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

The Cumberland Theatre Stars of Tomorrow Youth Program will present ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA, a musical adaptation of the beloved book and film, featuring classic and new songs. The show runs from March 5-8, 2026.
JEKYLL & HYDE Returns to Chicago in September Photo
JEKYLL & HYDE Returns to Chicago in September
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

The 10-time 2025 Jeff Award–nominated musical JEKYLL & HYDE will make its Broadway In Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Learn more here!
Interview: Frank Wildhorn on His Global Career: 'Music, Like Love, Knows No Borders' Photo
Interview: Frank Wildhorn on His Global Career: 'Music, Like Love, Knows No Borders'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld spoke with Frank Wildhorn to discuss his wide-ranging international career and his excitement for Chimney Town the Musical, his success across Asia and Europe, his writing process, and much more. Read the full interview here!
A History of Musical Concept Albums Photo
A History of Musical Concept Albums
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 4, 2026

The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.
Review: Matthew Morrison Blends Bway, Pop & Personal Reflection In RHYTHMS & REVELATI Photo
Review: Matthew Morrison Blends Bway, Pop & Personal Reflection In RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS at 54 Below
by Analisa Bell - Dec 31, 2025

Ultimately, Rhythms and Revelations unfolds as part memoir and part theatrical showcase... for his fans, this was an evening rich with heart, memories, and undeniable charisma.
Gateway Playhouse Adds An Extra Sunday Matinee Performance Of SCROOGE THE MUSICAL Photo
Gateway Playhouse Adds An Extra Sunday Matinee Performance Of SCROOGE THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Gateway Playhouse has added an extra Sunday matinee performance to the successful run of their holiday show “Scrooge the Musical”. “Scrooge the Musical” brings the timeless holiday tale to life with warmth, humor and music by Leslie Bricusse.
Photos: SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL At Chance Theater Photo
Photos: SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL At Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

Chance Theater will present SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the Albert Finney film featuring book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. See photos of the production.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025

From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The Belmont Theatre Photo
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The Belmont Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

The Belmont Theatre will present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Musical Comedy-your golden ticket to holiday entertainment for the entire family! The show will run in December.
JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances Photo
JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre. The production, directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Brenda Didier.
Review: Mary Porter Honors Her Home State in HATS OFF TO CAROLINA at 54 Below Photo
Review: Mary Porter Honors Her Home State in HATS OFF TO CAROLINA at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 17, 2025

Singer Mary Porter made an auspicious 54 Below debut on November 10th, with a show honoring North Carolina performers and the songs associated with them.
Marti Pellow Leads SCROOGE in New Musical Production at Glasgow's Armadillo Photo
Marti Pellow Leads SCROOGE in New Musical Production at Glasgow's Armadillo
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

One of Scotland's favourite music stars Marti Pellow is set to fulfil his life-long dream: portraying Scrooge in a major new musical directed by one of the most exciting theatre directors in the UK.
Review: Michael Feinstein Takes Us Away From It All at Carnegie Hall Photo
Review: Michael Feinstein Takes Us Away From It All at Carnegie Hall
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 10, 2025

Michael Feinstein's latest 'Standard Time' show, 'Let's Get Away From It All,' explored the theme of getting away to another place or another state of mind, with delightfully obscure song choices and terrific arrangements.
Photos: INSIDE: New Albany Middle School Theatre’s WILLY WONKA JR Photo
Photos: INSIDE: New Albany Middle School Theatre’s WILLY WONKA JR
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 10, 2025

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Now in the updated Binder format!
Review: WILLY WONKA JR at Pulaski Academy High School in Little Rock Photo
Review: WILLY WONKA JR at Pulaski Academy High School in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 8, 2025

What did our critic think of WILLY WONKA JR at Pulaski Academy High School?
Video: JEKYLL & HYDE Star David Moreland Performs 'This Is The Moment' Photo
Video: JEKYLL & HYDE Star David Moreland Performs 'This Is The Moment'
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Watch David Moreland perform “This Is the Moment” from Kokandy Productions’ new staging of Jekyll & Hyde, directed by Derek Van Barham. See the video!
Watch: Stevie Holland Releases Music Video for 'Talk to Your Tomatoes' Photo
Watch: Stevie Holland Releases Music Video for 'Talk to Your Tomatoes'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Stevie Holland has released the music video for “Talk to Your Tomatoes,” the tile track to her just-released new album. Written by Stevie Holland and Gary William Friedman, the song and video are a swinging, zany, and veggie-gardening loving trip.
Gateway Playhouse to Present SCROOGE THE MUSICAL In December Photo
Gateway Playhouse to Present SCROOGE THE MUSICAL In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will present Scrooge the Musical for two weekends, December 5–7 and 12–14, 2025. Directed by Chip Garrison, running December 5–7 and December 12–14.
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2025- Where to Watch THE ARTIST, New WICKED Specia Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2025- Where to Watch THE ARTIST, New WICKED Special, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025

This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more. 
Review: Kokandy's JEKYLL & HYDE at the Chopin Theatre is not to be missed Photo
Review: Kokandy's JEKYLL & HYDE at the Chopin Theatre is not to be missed
by Misha Davenport - Oct 27, 2025

What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE at Kokandy Productions?
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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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