Sail Away (musical)

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Sail Away
Page from sheet music (cropped)
Music Noël Coward
Lyrics Noël Coward
Book Noël Coward
Productions 1961 Broadway

Sail Away is a musical with a book, music and lyrics by Noël Coward.

Produced by Bonard Productions, the Broadway production, opened on October 3, 1961 at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 167 performances. Coward directed the production, and the cast starred Elaine Stritch.

Not only did Noël Coward write the book, music and lyrics, and also directed the show, he even drew the sketch for the logo! This show is set mostly onboard the steamship, Coronia, and was written by Noel Coward especially for Elaine Stritch. The most famous song from the show, sung by Elaine Stritch, is "Why Do the Wrong People Travel?"

Songs

Act I
  • Come to Me
  • Sail Away
  • Where Shall I Find Him?
  • Beatnik Love Affair
  • Later Than Spring
  • The Passenger’s Always Right
  • Useful Phrases
  • Go Slow, Johnny
  • You’re a Long, Long Way from America
Act II
  • The Customer’s Always Right
  • Something Very Strange
  • The Little Ones’ ABC
  • Don’t Turn Away from Love
  • When you Want Me
  • Why Do the Wrong People Travel
v • d • e
Musicals and music revues by Noël Coward

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