The World Goes 'Round
Original Off-Broadway Version (1991)
A brilliantly constructed retrospective of prolific musical theatre collaborators, Kander and Ebb.
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.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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Media
The World Goes 'Round Conversation Piece - Introduction
The World Goes 'Round takes celebrated songs from the distinguished songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret, The Rink) and creates an inspired musical revue.
The World Goes 'Round : Staging & Choreography
The Conceptual Team behind The World Goes 'Round, Director Scott Ellis and Choreographer Susan Stroman, discuss movement, staging and choreography within this Kander and Ebb revue.
The World Goes 'Round : Show Structure & Opening Number
The Conceptual Team of Co-Conceiver David Thompson, Choreographer Susan Stroman and Director Scott Ellis discuss how The World Goes 'Round is structured and how the Opening Number sets up the energy for the whole evening in this Kander and Ebb Revue.
The World Goes 'Round : Staging "Yes" & "Coffee In A Cardboard Cup"
Join Co-Conceiver David Thompson, Choreographer Susan Stroman and Director Scott Ellis as they introduce the characters and discuss the Kander and Ebb Revue The World Goes 'Round.
The World Goes 'Round : Staging "The Happy Time" & "Colored Lights"
Co-Conceiver David Thompson, Choreographer Susan Stroman and Director Scott Ellis as discuss the Kander and Ebb Revue The World Goes 'Round , transitioning into "The Happy Time" and "Colored Lights."
The World Goes 'Round : Staging "Arthur In The Afternoon"
Join Co-Conceiver David Thompson, Choreographer Susan Stroman and Director Scott Ellis as they discuss the Kander and Ebb Revue The World Goes 'Round and the song "Arthur in the Afternoon."
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "Me and My Baby" with Banjos
Co-Conceiver David Thompson, Choreographer Susan Stroman and Director Scott Ellis as they discuss the Kander and Ebb Revue The World Goes 'Round and the use of banjos in the number "Me and My Baby."
The World Goes 'Round: Staging The Act 1 Finale "The Rink"
Join Co-Conceiver David Thompson, Choreographer Susan Stroman and Director Scott Ellis as they discuss the Kander and Ebb Revue The World Goes 'Round as they discuss the Act 1 Finale, "The Rink."
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "All That Jazz" & "Class"
Join Co-Conceiver David Thompson, Choreographer Susan Stroman and Director Scott Ellis as they discuss the Kander and Ebb Revue The World Goes 'Round and the numbers "All That Jazz" and "Class"
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "Ring Them Bells"
Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David Thompson, the conceiving team behind John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical revue The World Goes 'Round, discuss the staging of the Act 2 opening number, "Ring Them Bells."
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "The Love Section"
Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David Thompson, the conceiving team behind John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical revue The World Goes 'Round, discuss the staging of a medley of love songs.
The World Goes 'Round: Staging "Money,Money", "Cabaret" and "NewYork, New York"
Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David Thompson, the conceiving team behind John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical revue The World Goes 'Round, discuss the staging of "Money, Money", "Cabaret" and "New York, New York"
The World Goes 'Round: Staging The Finale
Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David Thompson, the conceiving team behind John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical revue The World Goes 'Round, discuss the Finale Staging.
The World Goes 'Round: Kander & Ebb Perform "Ring Them Bells"
Join the distinguished duo, Composers John Kander and Fred Ebb, as they perform their song "Ring Them Bells" from The World Goes 'Round.
