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Dear World Revival 2013

Ages: 6+
Opened: February 4, 2013
Closing: March 30, 2013

Dear World - 2013 West End History , Info & More

Charing Cross Theatre
The Arches Villiers Street London

The Charing Cross Theatre is delighted to present the British premiere of Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD, A Musical Fable. The show premiered on Broadway in 1969 starring Angela Lansbury and Milo O'Shea, but this will be the first production ever to be staged outside of the United States.



Set in post-war Paris in 1945, this musical fable of Good versus Evil is a tale for our times, with only a madwoman and her odd collection of acquaintances to save the city from corporate greed.



The cast will be led by Tony Award-winning Betty Buckley as the Countess Aurelia and is directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne (Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).


Dear World - 2013 - West End Cast

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BWW Flashback: DEAR WORLD, Starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas, Closes in the West End Today
by BWW Special Coverage - March 16, 2013


The British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical Dear World, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, opened on 13 February and closes two weeks early today, 16 March 2013, at Charing Cross Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos and video from the show's run in the West End!

DEAR WORLD Announces March Audience Q&A Dates
by Kelsey Denette - March 7, 2013


Betty Buckley and the cast of DEAR WORLD at the Charing Cross Theatre have announced post-show Q&As with the audience on the following dates.

TV UK EXCLUSIVE: Inside Opening Night of DEAR WORLD Starring Betty Buckley! Interviews & Sneak Preview!
by Robert Diamond - February 20, 2013


The British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical Dear World, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, runs through 30 March 2013. The show officially opened on Wednesday 13 February, and BroadwayWorld UK TV was there to capture the excitement of opening night including a show preview and interviews with Betty Buckley and Gillian Lynne.

BWW Reviews: DEAR WORLD, Charing Cross Theatre, February 13 2013
by Sarah Flinton - February 14, 2013


Gillian Lynne directs and choreographs this British premiere of the musical fable 'Dear World', with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman

Review Roundup: DEAR WORLD with Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas
by Review Roundups - February 14, 2013


The British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical Dear World, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, opened 13 February and runs through 30 March 2013.

DEAR WORLD Matinee Cancelled Due To Star's Illness; Show Goes On Tonight!
by Carrie Dunn - February 9, 2013


BWW:UK understands that the matinee performance of Dear World, starring Betty Buckley, was cancelled this afternoon due to the illness of co-star Paul Nicholas.

Photo Flash: New Shots of Betty Buckley and More in West End's DEAR WORLD
by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2013


The British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical Dear World, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, runs through 30 March 2013, with a press night on Wednesday 13 February. BroadwayWorld brings the latest photos of the cast onstage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley, Paul Nicholas and More in West End's DEAR WORLD!
by Nicole Rosky - February 6, 2013


The British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical DEAR WORLD, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, runs through 30 March 2013, with a press night on Wednesday 13 February. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in action below!

Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD with Betty Buckley Opens Tonight at Charing Cross Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2013


As previously reported, Tony Award winner Betty Buckley will be playing the 'Madwoman of Chaillot,' the Countess Aurelia, in a London revival of Jerry Herman's Dear World at Charing Cross Theatre. The show has an opening date of tonight, February 4, running for eight weeks until March 30, 2013.

BWW Interviews: Betty Buckley About DEAR WORLD And The Hall Of Fame!
by Robert Diamond - January 15, 2013


Betty Buckley talks about London, Cats, and being inspired by Gillian Lynne...

BWW Interviews: Gillian Lynne About DEAR WORLD And CATS!
by Carrie Dunn - January 21, 2013


The legendary director and choreographer talks about her new show, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas, why vocal technique is essential, and why she's hoping for Cats to return to the West End...

Photo Coverage: Betty Buckley Led DEAR WORLD In Rehearsal!
by Carrie Dunn - January 2, 2013


The cast of Dear World began rehearsals over the Christmas break!

Poster Revealed and Cast Announced for Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas-Led UK Revival of Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD
by Robert Diamond - December 27, 2012


Further casting has been announced for the British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical DEAR WORLD, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, from 4 February - 30 March 2013, with a press night on Wednesday 13 February.

Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas to Lead the London Premiere of DEAR WORLD, Beginning February 4
by Kelsey Denette - November 16, 2012


The Charing Cross Theatre will present the British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical DEAR WORLD, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, from 4 February - 30 March 2013, with a press night on Wednesday 13 February.

Creative Team Set for Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD with Betty Buckley, Opening February 4 - March 30 at Charing Cross Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2012


As previously reported, Tony Award winner Betty Buckley will be playing the 'Madwoman of Chaillot,' the Countess Aurelia, in a London revival of Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD at Charing Cross Theatre. The show has an opening date of February 4, running for eight weeks until March 30, 2013.

Dear World FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Dear World and what's the order?
The Spring of Next Year
Each Tomorrow Morning
I Don't Want to Know
I've Never Said I Love You
Garbage
Dear World
Kiss Her Now
Memory
Pearls
Dickie
Voices
Thoughts
And I Was Beautiful
One Person
I Like Me
Have a Little Pity on the Rich
A Sensible Woman
It's Really Rather Rugged to Be Rich
Through the Bottom of the Glass
Just a Little Bit More
The Tea Party

Dear World History

Other Productions of Dear World

1969   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1998   New York Workshop
New York
2000   Chester, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Revival
Chester, CT (Regional)
2002   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2013   West End Charing Cross Theatre Production
West End
2017   Off-Broadway York Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway

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