Stop the World - I Want to Get Off

Musical - Original

Shubert Theatre (October 03, 1962 - September 07, 1963)
Ambassador Theatre (September 09, 1963 - February 01, 1964)
Data not verified
  • First Preview: October 2, 1962
  • Opening Date: October 3, 1962
  • Closing Date: February 1, 1964
  • Previews: 1
  • Performances: 555

Lyrics: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse

Book: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse

Music: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse

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Synopsis

The much-put-upon Littlechap attempts to improve himself by marrying his boss's daughter, ultimately having affairs with three other women, all played by the same actress who plays his wife. The Leslie Bricusse-Anthony Newley musical uses a circus setting.

 

Opening Night Cast

Jennifer Baker Jane
Susan Baker Susan
Anthony Newley Littlechap
Anna Quayle Anya
Ilse
Ginnie
Evie
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Opening Night Production Credits

Leslie Bricusse Leslie Bricusse Book
  Anthony Newley Book
Leslie Bricusse Leslie Bricusse Music
  Anthony Newley Music
Leslie Bricusse Leslie Bricusse Lyrics
  Anthony Newley Lyrics
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Stop the World - I Want to Get Off - Opening Night
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1962 - 1963

 
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Awards


Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1963 Actor in a Musical Anthony Newley Nominee
1963 Author of a Musical Leslie Bricusse
Anthony Newley 		Nominee
1963 Composer and Lyricist Leslie Bricusse
Anthony Newley 		Nominee
1963 Featured Actress in a Musical Anna Quayle Winner
1963 Musical   Nominee
 
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