Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Original Broadway Production
2005 Broadway Poster
Music	Richard M. Sherman Robert B. Sherman
Lyrics	Robert B. Sherman Richard M. Sherman
Book	Jeremy Sams
Theatre	Hilton Theatre (2005)
Opened	April 28, 2005
Closed	December 31, 2005
Producer(s)	Dana Broccoli Barbara Broccoli Frederick M. Zollo Nicholas Paleologos Jeffrey Sine Harvey Weinstein
Director	Adrian Noble
Choreographer	Gillian Lynne
Originally starring	Raul Esparza Erin Dilly
IBDB profile

Chitty the Musical is a stage musical based on the story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming and the 1968 film produced by Cubby Broccoli. It was launched at the London Palladium theatre by on April 16, 2002 with six new songs by the Sherman Brothers who wrote the original academy award nominated title and song score as well. This version of the show closed in September 2005 at the Palladium but not without breaking all kinds of box office records both for the Palladium and London West End as well. It was the longest running and most financially successful show in the Palladium's nearly 100 year history. Broadway theatre[1] is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... Broadway theatre[1] is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters, who specialize in musical film. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also: Sherman Brothers) is an Academy Award-winning American songwriter who specializes in musical films with his brother Richard M. Sherman. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also: Sherman Brothers) is an Academy Award-winning American songwriter who specializes in musical films with his brother Richard M. Sherman. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters, who specialize in musical film. ... Jeremy Sams (born January 12, 1957 in London, England) is a British director, writer, translator, orchestrator, musical director, film composer, and lyricist. ... The Hilton Theatre is a Broadway theatre, located at 213 West 42nd Street. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 247 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Barbara Dana Broccoli (born June 18, 1960) is the daughter of the famous James Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli. ... Harvey Weinstein at Cannes, 2002 Harvey Weinstein CBE (Hon) (born March 19, 1952) is an American film producer. ... Adrian Noble was the director of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1990 to 2003. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1964). ... Ian Fleming Ian Lancaster Fleming (May 28, 1908 – August 12, 1964) was an English author and journalist, best remembered for writing the James Bond series of novels as well as the childrens story, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. ... This article is about the musical film. ... Albert Romolo Broccoli (April 5, 1909–June 27, 1996) known to millions of movie fans as Cubby Broccoli (a nickname used by a cousin), produced more than forty movies, but will be remembered by most for his contribution to one of the most successful film franchises in history, James... The London Palladium in 2004 The London Palladium is one of the most famous of Londons West End theatres. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters who specialize in musical film. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ...

The London Palladium in 2004

Despite some initial problems with the mechanical flying Chitty used in the show, the show enjoyed a very successful run. A Broadway version of this show opened on April 28, 2005 at the Hilton Theatre in New York City. It was nominated for, but did not win, the following 2005 Tony Awards: Download high resolution version (500x717, 57 KB)Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. ... Download high resolution version (500x717, 57 KB)Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. ... Broadway theatre[1] is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 247 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Hilton Theatre is a Broadway theatre, located at 213 West 42nd Street. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater, primarily honoring productions on Broadway in New York. ...

• Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical (Erin Dilly)
• Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical (Marc Kudisch)
• Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical (Jan Maxwell)
• Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Anthony Ward)
• Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Mark Henderson)

The Broadway production closed on December 31, 2005 after 34 previews and 284 regular performances. The Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical is awarded to the actress who was voted as the best actress in a musical, whether a new production or a revival. ... The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical is awarded to the actor who is voted the best non-starring actor in a musical, whether a new production or a revival. ... The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical is awarded to the actress who is voted the best non-starring actress in a musical, whether a new production or a revival. ... Jan Maxwell (born November 20, 1956) is a Tony Award-nominated American stage and television actress. ... The Tony Award for Best Scenic Design is the Tony Award given to a designer for outstanding set design of either a play or musical. ... The Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical has been given since 1970. ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After closing in London, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang took to the road on its first European tour. The first stop on this was at the Sunderland Empire, where it previewed from December 9, 2005 and premiered on December 13, 2005. It will tour Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Southampton and Edinburgh. The Sunderland Empire Theatre is located in High Street West in Sunderland. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Manchester is a major city within Greater Manchester in North West England, historically notable for being the worlds first industrialised city, and its subsequent central role in the Industrial Revolution. ... The city from above Centenary Square. ... Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in North West England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. ... Bristol (IPA: ) is a city, unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, 115 miles (185 km) west of London and located at With a population of 400,000, and metropolitan area of 550,000, it is Englands sixth, and the United Kingdoms ninth, most populous city... Southampton is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England. ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is the capital of Scotland and its second-largest city. ...

Songs/Musical Numbers

Act 1

1. Overture--Orchestra
2. Prologue--Company
3. "You Two"--Caractacus, Jeremy & Jemima
4. "Them Three"--Grandpa Potts
5. "Toot Sweets"--Caractacus, Truly, Lord Scrumptious & Ensemble
6. "Think Vulgar" (2002-2003) Act English" (2003-present)--Boris and Goran
7. "Hushabye Mountain"--Caractacus
8. "Come to the Fun Fair"--Company
9. "Me Ol' Bamboo"--Caractacus & Ensemble
10. "Posh!"--Grandpa Potts, Jeremy & Jemima
11. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"--Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy & Jemima, & Grandpa Potts
12. "Truly Scrumptious"--Jeremy, Jemima & Truly
13. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"--(Nautical reprise) Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy & Jemima
14. "Chitty Takes Flight"--Company

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1. "Entr'acte"--Orchestra
2. "Vulgarian National Anthem"--Company
3. "The Roses of Success"--Grandpa Potts & Inventors
4. "Kiddy-Widdy-Winkies"--Childcatcher
5. "Teamwork"--Caractacus, Toymaker, Truly & Juvenile Ensemble
6. "Chu-Chi Face"--Baron & Baroness
7. "The Bombie Samba"--Baroness, Baron & Ensemble
8. "Doll On A Music Box"/"Truly Scrumptious"" (Reprise)-- Truly & Caractacus
9. "Us Two"/"Chitty Prayer"--Jeremy & Jemima
10. "Teamwork" (Reprise)--Toymaker & Company
11. "Chitty Flies Home (Finale)"--Company

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Cast of the London Production

Michael Ball as Caractacus Potts and Carrie Fletcher as "Jemima Potts" in the 2002 London production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang performing "Hushabye Mountain" written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman.

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• Michael Ball - Caractacus Potts
• Emma Williams - Truly Scrumptious
• Anton Rodgers - Grandpa Potts
• Brian Blessed - The Baron
• Nichola Mcauliffe - The Baroness
• Richard O'Brien - The Child Catcher
• Edward Petherbridge - Toymaker
• Ray C. Davis - Coggins
• Emil Wolk - Goran
• David Ross - Boris
• David Henry - Lord Scrumptious
• Luke Newberry /George Gillies / Harry Smith

Pax Baldwin / Lawrence Hart / Harry Smith- Jeremy Potts

• Kimberley Fletcher / Carrie Fletcher / Lauren Morgan

Lauren Stroud / Fay Morgan / Eliza Bennett - Jemima Potts

• Graham Hoadly - Commentator/Phillips
• Matthew Rixon - Sid/Inventor
• Liza Pulman - Violet
• Steve Elias - Turkey Farmer/Inventor
• Peter Bishop - Inventor
• Nicholas Johnson - Inventor
• Bret Jones - Inventor

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• Helen Baker, Steve Elias, Dave Lee, Julie Barnes, Darren J. Fawthrop, Rory Locke, Peter Bishop, Nia Fisher, Gary Milner, Darren Carnall, Ben Garner, Liza Pulman, Stuart Chaffer, Jocelyn Hawkyard, Matthew Rixon, Ben Clare, Emma Hennigan, Tommi Sliiden, Lisa Joanne Cook, Nicholas Johnson, Scarlett Strallen, Phyllida Crowley-Smith, Bret Jones, Emma Kerslake, Flik Swan, Lyndsey Wise, Ray C. Davis, Robert Kramer,

Swings

• Leo Bidwell, Ross Dawes, Remy Martyn, Philip Comley, Maria Holley, Claire Morland

2003 - 2005 Cast

• Brian Conley - Caractacus Potts
• Gary Wilmot - Caractacus Potts
• Jason Donovan - Caractacus Potts
• Caroline Sheen - Truly Scrumptious
• Scarlett Strallen - Truly Scrumptious
• Anton Rodgers - Grandpa Potts (From Opening Night Until 13 September 2003)
• Russ Abbot - Grandpa Potts (From 15 September 2003 to 13 March 2004)
• Victor Spinetti - Baron Bomburst
• Sandra Dickinson - Baroness Bomburst
• Paul O'Grady - The Child Catcher (From 16 September 2002 to 7 December 2002)
• Peter Polycarpou - The Child Catcher (From 9 December 2003 to 15 March 2003)
• Derek Griffiths - The Child Catcher (From 17 March 2003 to 23 July 2003)
• Wayne Sleep - The Child Catcher (From 24 July 2003 to 13 March 2004)
• Lionel Blair - The Child Catcher (From March 2004 to 7 September 2004)
• Stephen Gately- The Child Catcher
• Freddie Lees - Toymaker
• Ray C. Davis - Coggins/Inventor
• Ian Hughes - Goran
• Christopher Brand - Boris
• David Henry - Lord Scrumptious/Captain
• Daniel Bartlett/Christopher Parkinson/Michael Keane
• Jack Montgomery /Perry Millward / Myles Taylor / Sonny Martin - Jeremy Potts
• Christine Tucker / Leah-Verity White / Sydney White
• Isabel Wroe Wright / Shannon Stroud / Georgia Davies-Legg / Becky Carewe Jeffries / Georgia Figgis - Jemima Potts
• Graham Hoadly - Commentator/Phillips
• Peter Gallagher - Sid/Inventor
• Scarlett Strallen - Violet
• Cliff Brayshaw - Turkey Farmer/Inventor
• Peter Bishop - Inventor/Caractacus Potts
• Chris Andrew Mellon - Inventor
• Bret Jones - Inventor

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• Ruth Anderson, Catie Marie Entwistle, Caroline Miller, Peter Bishop, Emma Harris, Scarlett Strallen, Stephanie Bron, Tim Harwood, Flik Swan, Stuart Chaffer, Emma Hennigan, Daniel Tanner, Matthew Clark, Philip Comley, Michael John, Bret Jones, Jean Pierre, Van Der Spuy, Chris Crompton, Robert Kramer, Lyndsey Wise, Ray C Davis, Sarah Meade, , Ross Dawes, Chris Andrew Mellon

Swings

• Leo Bidwell, Claire Morland, Ben Clare, Karl Stephens, Blake Clayfield, Oliver Tydman, Maria Holley,

Final London Cast

• Jason Donovan - Caractacus Potts
• Jo Gibb - Truly Scrumptious
• Tony Adams - Grandpa Potts
• Christopher Biggins - Baron Bomburst
• Louise Gold - Baroness Bomburst
• Alvin Stardust - The Child Catcher
• Freddie Lees - Toymaker
• Ray C. Davis - Coggins/Inventor
• Christopher Ryan - Goran
• Richard Long - Boris
• David Henry - Lord Scrumptious/Captain
• Joe Ashman / Richard Smith / Patrick Harper - Jeremy Potts
• Georgia Grant / Natasha Jules Bernard / Kirsty Downing - Jemima Potts
• Graham Hoadly - Commentator/Phillips
• Jaymz Denning - Sid/Inventor
• Catie Marie Entwistle - Violet
• Cliff Brayshaw - Turkey Farmer/Inventor
• Robert Traynor - Inventor
• Ben Stock - Inventor
• Nigel Garton - Inventor

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• Stephanie Bron, Aaron Francis, Sarah Meade, Philip Catchpole, Teddy French, Alice Mogg, Ray C Davis, Nigel Garton, Grant Neal, Katiejane Derbyshire, Paul Gyngell, Hayley Reed, Emma Dodd, Helen Harper, Ben Stock, Adrian Edmeades, Simon Harvey, Carrie Sutton, Catie Marie Entwistle, Derek Hough, Robert Traynor, Ross Fountain, Robert Kramer, Lisa Walker

Swings

• Justin Barley, Samuel Hall, Leo Bidwell, Claire Morland, Michael Broughton, Kate Tydman, Chadd Garvie

External link

• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The Internet Broadway Database