When a group of businessmen scheme to drill for oil in Paris, there is only one force in the world that can stop them: Countess Aurelia, the Madwoman of Chaillot. With the help of idealism, love, and poetry - not to mention tow other madwomen, a local garbageman, and a pair of young lovers - the Countess fights to save Paris and the world from greed. With Dear World's opening on Broadway in 1969, Mr. Herman became the first composer-lyricist to have three productions simultaneously running on Broadway, and 2015 Oscar Hammerstein Honoree Angela Lansbury's performance won her the second of her five (so far) Tony Awards.
Dewey Caddell, a proud member of Actors' Equity, previously showcased his talents in the Irish Rep's production of "Dear World," having also contributed to the theater through various roles and events, including working the concession stand during "Peg o' My Heart." more...
J. Bernard Calloway, known for his Broadway roles in Memphis the Musical and All the Way, brought his talent to the stage in Dear World. more...
Ben Cherry, a versatile actor known for his Broadway performance in "Fiddler on the Roof" and his national tour with "Mary Poppins," brought his extensive regional theatre experience and award-winning talent to the cast of "Dear World." more...
Tyne Daly, who starred as Countess Aurelia in "Dear World," is a celebrated actress known for her Tony Award-winning performance as Madame Rose in "Gypsy: A Musical Fable" and her Emmy-winning role as Mary Beth Lacey on "Cagney and Lacey." more...
Alison Fraser, a two-time Tony Award nominee known for her roles in The Secret Garden and Romance/Romance, brought her extensive theatrical experience to the cast of Dear World, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress. more...
Ann Harada, renowned for her role as Christmas Eve in Avenue Q, brought her extensive Broadway experience, including performances in Cinderella and Les Misérables, to the cast of Dear World more...
Erika Henningsen, best known for her role as Cady in Mean Girls on Broadway, was featured opposite Tyne Daly in York Theatre Company's staging of Jerry Herman's Dear World. more...
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, a Carnegie Mellon graduate best known for his role as Henrik in the Tony Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim’s *A Little Night Music*, also starred as Julian opposite Tyne Daly in the revival of Jerry Herman’s *Dear World*. more...
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