The World Goes 'Round

A brilliantly constructed retrospective of prolific musical theatre collaborators, Kander and Ebb.

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Enter the world of distinguished and celebrated writing team Kander and Ebb. The World Goes 'Round is a stunning revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony-award-winning team with the original production winning 3 Drama Desk Awards.

Filled with humor, romance, drama, and nonstop melody this title is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. Five individuals find themselves careening through the world of love, babies, and coffee. From Cabaret to Chicago the non-stop hit-parade features unforgettable gems including "Mr. Cellophane," "Maybe this Time," "Cabaret," and "New York, New York", seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.

A small, multi-talented cast comprise The World Goes 'Round, making it a wonderful addition to a season on a limited budget. With minimal set requirements, but infinite possibilities, this musical is sure to delight directors and designers alike. The musical arrangements and witty libretto will undoubtedly enthrall audiences and send them home humming a tune or two.

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And the World Goes 'Round

Coffee In A Cardboard Cup

Colored Lights

Sara Lee

Arthur In The Afternoon

My Coloring Book

I Don't Remember You/Sometimes A Day Goes By

And All That Jazz

Mister Cellophane

There Goes The Ballgame

Kiss Of The Spider Woman

Only Love/Marry Me/A Quiet Thing

The Grass Is Always Greener

We Can Make It

Isn't This Better?

Money, Money

Cabaret

New York, New York

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The World Goes 'Round : Staging "Yes" & "Coffee In A Cardboard...
The World Goes 'Round : Staging "The Happy Time" & "Colored...
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The World Goes 'Round: Staging "Me and My Baby" with Banjos Co-Conceiver...
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The World Goes 'Round: Staging "All That Jazz" &...
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "Ring Them Bells" Scott Ellis, Susan...
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "The Love Section" Scott Ellis, Susan...
The World Goes 'Round: Staging “The Grass Is Always Greener” Scott Ellis, Susan...
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "Money,Money", "Cabaret" and...
The World Goes 'Round: Staging The Finale Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David...
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The World Goes 'Round

Show Essentials

Songs

And the World Goes 'Round

Coffee In A Cardboard Cup

Colored Lights

Sara Lee

Arthur In The Afternoon

My Coloring Book

I Don't Remember You/Sometimes A Day Goes By

And All That Jazz

Mister Cellophane

There Goes The Ballgame

Kiss Of The Spider Woman

Only Love/Marry Me/A Quiet Thing

The Grass Is Always Greener

We Can Make It

Isn't This Better?

Money, Money

Cabaret

New York, New York

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