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Chitty Chity Bang Bang opened in London in April 2002 and in New York City on April 28, 2005. The show is adapted from the original motion picture by Jeremy Sams. Music & lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

Rob at the London PalladiumI saw the show in London on Monday, January 27, 2003. It was a magical evening! See more photos from the day that the New York production's box office opened.

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This is the first stage adaptation of the film made from Ian Fleming's classic story and includes the songs Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and the Oscar-nominated title song Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Choreography is by Gillian Lynne, design is by Anthony Ward, and the show is directed by Adrian Noble, the recent artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Lighting by Mark Henderson and sound by Andrew Bruce. Orchestrations and dance arrangements by Chris Walker. Musical direction and supervision by Robert Scott.

Chitty sign, London PalladiumWith sensational sets, stunning special effects and brimming with memorable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, and its Oscar Nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - this is the ultimate High-Flying Stage Musical.

The enthralling story of the adventures of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the magical car as it sails the seas and flies through the air will bring back a host of memories. Chitty's eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts and his enchanting children Jemima and Jeremy, join the truly scrumptious Truly Scrumptious and his batty father Grandpa Potts, to outwit the dastardly Baron and the evil Child Catcher in this non-stop adventure for all ages.

This ravishing production promises to be the most exciting theatrical event of the year.

--From the website published at the time

Producers: Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for Eon Productions, Frederick Zollo, Nicholas Paleologos, Jeff Sine and Michael Rose Ltd. for Chitty (UK) Ltd.

Lead Actors, Original Cast

  • Michael Ball as Caractacus Potts. Dick Van Dyke played this role in the film.

  • Brian Blessed as Baron Bomburst. Blessed has appeared in Dr. Who, Kenneth Brannagh's Henry V and Hamlet and the voice of Boss Nass, the Gungan leader in Star Wars Episode I. Gert Frobe played this role in the film.

  • Nichola McAuliffe as The Baroness. This part was played by Anna Quayle in the film.

  • Richard O'Brien (creator of The Rocky Horror Picture Show) as The Child Catcher. Robert Helpmann played this role in the film.

  • Edward Petherbridge as The Toymaker. Played by Benny Hill in the film.

  • Anton Rodgers (an experienced stage actor but best known for numerous television series, including "Fresh Fields") as Grandpa Potts. Lionel Jeffries played this role in the film.

  • Emma Williams in her West End stage debut as Truly Scrumptious. Sally Ann Howes played Truly in the film.

Original London Musical Numbers You can also view songs from the film with lyrics.

Act 1
1. Overture--Orchestra
2. Opening--Company
3. You Two--Caractacus, Jeremy & Jemima
4. Them Three--Grandpa Potts
5. Toot Sweets--Caractacus, Truly Scrumptious, Lord Scrumptious & Ensemble
6. Think Vulgar--Boris and Goran
7. Hushabye Mountain--Caractacus
8. Come to the Funfair--Company
9. Me Ol' Bamboo--Caractacus & Ensemble
10. Posh--Grandpa Potts, Jeremy, & Jemima
11. Hushabye Mountain (Reprise)--Grandpa Potts
12. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang--Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, Jemima & Grandpa Potts
13. Truly Scrumptious--Jeremy, Jemima & Truly
14. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Nautical reprise)--Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy & Jemima
15. Finale to Act One--Company

Act 2
16. Entr'acte--Orchestra
17. Vulgarian National Anthem--Company
18. The Roses of Success--Grandpa Potts & Inventors
19. Kiddy-Widdy-Winkies--Childcatcher
20. Teamwork--Caractacus, Toymaker & Children
21. Chu-Chi Face--Baron & Baroness
22. The Bombie Samba--Baron, Baroness & Ensemble
23. Doll on a Music Box/Truly Scrumptious (Reprise)--Truly & Caractacus
24. Finale--Company

Revised Musical Numbers, New York Production

Act 1
1. Overture--Orchestra
2. Prologue--Company
3. You Two--Caractacus, Jeremy & Jemima
4. Them Three--Grandpa Potts
5. Toot Sweets--Caractacus, Truly Scrumptious, Lord Scrumptious & Ensemble
6. Act English--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

Act 2
15. Entr'acte--Orchestra
16. Vulgarian National Anthem--Company
17. The Roses of Success--Grandpa Potts & Inventors
18. Kiddy-Widdy-Winkies--Childcatcher
19. Teamwork--Caractacus, Toymaker, Truly & Juvenile Ensemble
20. Chu-Chi Face--Baron & Baroness
21. The Bombie Samba--Baroness, Baron & Ensemble
22. Doll on a Music Box/Truly Scrumptious (Reprise)--Truly & Caractacus
23. Us Two/Chitty Prayer--Jeremy & Jemima
24. Teamwork (Reprise)--Toymaker & Company
25. Chitty Flies Home (Finale)--Company

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