Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR
Musical
Writers:Jeremy Sams Ray Roderick Robert B. Sherman Richard M. Sherman
Overview
Synopsis
Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus and the children head to Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa Potts (who has been kidnapped by the bumbling duo, Boris and Goran) and rid the kingdom of its tyrannical, child-hating rulers. With a fantastical flying car, a heartwarming love story, and a whole bunch of teamwork, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR is a fun-filled musical for all the family.
Show Information
- Book
- Jeremy Sams , Ray Roderick
- Music
- Robert B. Sherman , Richard M. Sherman
- Lyrics
- Robert B. Sherman , Richard M. Sherman
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968 Film)
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- Genres
- Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
- Settings
- Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- England, Vulgaria, 1960s
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Recording
- Dancing
- Some Dance
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Middle School, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Star Vehicle Male, Star Vehicle Female, Elementary School, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters
Context
The stage musical of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is based on the 1968 film of the same name, produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The musical was adapted for the stage by Jeremy Sams and control of the songs is split between EMI and MTI. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the Musical premiered at the London Palladium in 2002, directed by Adrian Noble and choreographed by Dame Gillian Lynne. It became the longest running show at the Palladium, closing in 2005. The
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR opens in Mr. Coggins’ junkyard, where Jemima and Jeremy Potts are imagining having great adventures in a run-down race car. Mr. Coggins tells them that the car was once a huge success, but it fell into disrepair after it was sabotaged by the Vulgarians during the British Grand Prix of 1910 (“Opening”). Jemima and Jeremy love the car and are distraught when Mr. Coggins arranges to sell the car to a local Junkman. Jemima and Jeremy plead with their father to buy the
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| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Silent |
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Ensemble |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone, Treble/Boy Soprano |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Alto, Mezzo-Soprano, Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone, Treble/Boy Soprano, Bass |
Songs
- Opening — Company
- You Two — Caractacus, Jeremy & Jemima
- Them Three — Grandpa Potts
- *Toot Sweets — Caractacus, Truly, Lord Scrumptious & Ensemble
- Chu-Chi Face — Baron & Baroness Bomburst
- Hushabye Mountain — Caractacus
- *Me Ol' Bamboo — Caractacus & Ensemble
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" — Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy & Jemima, & Grandpa Potts
- Truly Scrumptious" — Jeremy, Jemima & Truly
- Chitty to the Rescue" — Company
- *Vulgarian Town Square— Company
- Teamwork — Caractacus, Toymaker, Truly & Juvenile Ensemble
- *The Bombie Samba — Baroness, Baron & Ensemble
- *Doll on a Music Box— Truly & Caractacus
- Chitty Flies Home (Finale) — Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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