Stop the World - I Want to Get Off
Stop the World - I Want to Get Off - 1962 Broadway History , Info & More
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.
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.
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 |
| 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
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| 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 |