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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