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 three 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 nonstop 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.

The World Goes 'Round is brought to life by a small, multi-talented cast, 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.

Director Scott Ellis, choreographer Susan Stroman, and co-conceiver David Thompson discuss the Kander and Ebb revue The World Goes Round.

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Music by

John Kander

Lyrics by

Fred Ebb

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Susan Stroman

David Thompson

Scott Ellis

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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 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.

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The World Goes 'round	Squires Student Center College Avenue Blacksburg, VA 24601 United States	Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University		11/11/2025 - 05:00 to 11/16/2025 - 05:00	Studio Theatre
The World Goes 'round	290 Ccm Boulivard Cincinnati, OH 45221 United States	Univ Of Cincinnati	https://ccm.uc.edu/…	12/04/2025 - 05:00 to 12/06/2025 - 05:00	Cohen Family Studio Theater
The World Goes 'round	104 W. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 United States	Oberlin College		01/30/2026 - 05:00 to 02/01/2026 - 05:00	Hidden Valley Music Seminars
The World Goes 'round	118 S Race St Po Box 823 Van Wert, OH 45891 United States	Van Wert Civic Theatre	http://vwct.org	06/07/2025 - 04:00	Van Wert Civic Theatre
The World Goes 'round	426 W Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 United States	Carousel Performing Arts Center		05/09/2025 - 04:00	Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
The World Goes 'round	426 W Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 United States	Carousel Performing Arts Center		05/09/2025 - 04:00	Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
The World Goes 'round	1033 Springfield Avenue, Office: W Cranford, NJ 7016 United States	Union County College		05/02/2025 - 04:00 to 05/10/2025 - 04:00	Union County College
The World Goes 'round	1033 Springfield Avenue, Office: W Cranford, NJ 7016 United States	Union County College		05/02/2025 - 04:00 to 05/10/2025 - 04:00	Union County College
The World Goes 'round	300 E College Ave 300 E College Ave Hartsville, SC 29550 United States	Coker College		04/03/2025 - 04:00 to 04/05/2025 - 04:00	Black Box Theater
The World Goes 'round	2301 Rosa Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37228 United States	Circle Players Inc	http://www.circlepl…	01/10/2025 - 05:00 to 01/26/2025 - 05:00	Z. Alexander Looby Theater
The World Goes 'round	1 College Circle Geneseo, NY 14454 United States	State University Of New York-geneseo		02/14/2025 - 05:00 to 02/16/2025 - 05:00	Doty Recital Hall
The World Goes 'round	601 Broad Street La Grange, GA 30240 2999 United States	Lagrange College	http://www.lagrange…	02/21/2025 - 05:00 to 02/23/2025 - 05:00	Lagrange College /dept Of Theatre A
The World Goes 'round	50 West Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060 United States	Arts Center Management	http://pompano beac…	04/25/2025 - 04:00 to 05/04/2025 - 04:00	Pompano Beach Cultural Center
The World Goes 'round	4133 Banks Street Jesuit Philelectic Society New Orleans, LA 70119 United States	Jesuit High School-philelectic Society	http://www.jesuitno…	11/14/2024 - 05:00 to 11/16/2024 - 05:00	Jesuit High School Auditorium
The World Goes 'round	At Dennis Union Church Rt. 6a And Old Bass River Rd Dennis, MA 2638 United States	Eventide Arts		11/09/2024 - 05:00 to 11/17/2024 - 05:00	Gertrude Lawrence Stage
The World Goes 'round	1 College Circle Geneseo, NY 14454 United States	State University Of New York-geneseo		11/14/2024 - 05:00 to 11/16/2024 - 05:00	Doty Recital Hall
The World Goes 'round	2301 Rosa Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37228 United States	Circle Players Inc	http://www.circlepl…	01/10/2025 - 05:00 to 01/26/2025 - 05:00	Z. Alexander Looby Theater
The World Goes 'round	1500 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210 United States	Broad River Arts Center Inc		05/02/2025 - 04:00 to 05/10/2025 - 04:00	Broad River Arts Center Inc
The World Goes 'round	84 W. South St Wilkes-barre, PA 18704 United States	Wilkes University		11/14/2024 - 05:00 to 11/17/2024 - 05:00	Dorothy Dickson Darte Center

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The World Goes 'Round

Director Scott Ellis, choreographer Susan Stroman, and co-conceiver David Thompson discuss the Kander and Ebb revue The World Goes Round.

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

Media

Resources

Questions & Answers

We have licensed the rights to The World Goes 'Round. How soon can we order and receive RehearScore?

We have licensed the rights to The World Goes 'Round. How soon can we order and receive RehearScore?

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39.1302357, -84.5178122

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40.8689053, -84.5740923

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39.9573963, -75.6116662

39.9573963, -75.6116662

40.6683246, -74.3192917

34.3774041, -80.0681603

36.1927038, -86.807957

42.7974637, -77.8221627

33.0393379, -85.0426708

36.1927038, -86.807957

34.0318737, -81.0868081

41.2441949, -75.8902177

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41.7373634, -70.1918078

42.7974637, -77.8221627

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