Stop the World — I Want to Get Off
Stop the World — I Want to Get Off
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick
in association with Bernard Delfont
ISBN: DIGGP00000536
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Overview
Stop The World – I Want To Get Off is a thought-provoking tale about the fleeting nature of worldly success. In a circus-like world, the hero – an Everyman character named Littlechap – is born, grows up, faces life’s many challenges, and ultimately makes a choice celebrating the perpetual cycle of life. The tuneful score by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse includes the hit songs “What Kind of Fool Am I?,” “Once in a Lifetime” and “Gonna Build a Mountain.”
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Details
- Genre: Experimental
- Time Period: Contemporary
- Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
- Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences
Authors
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021) was a writer/composer/lyricist who contributed to many musical films and plays during his long, award-winning career.
He was born in London and educated at University College School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, he was pre ...