Stop the World — I Want to Get Off

Stop the World — I Want to Get Off

Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley

Stop the World — I Want to Get Off

Stop the World — I Want to Get Off

Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley

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."

Want to perform this show?

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 ...

View full profile
Author

Anthony Newley