Dear World: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Dear World follows the story of Countess Aurelia, who lives in the basement of a Parisian bistro. When a group of businessmen discovers oil in Paris with plans to demolish the bistro, Countess Aurelia takes a stand. Despite the chaos happening above ground, she still believes in the beauty of the world. Dear World explores themes of love, environment, and the power of determination.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1969)

Cast Size: 13+

Genre: Romantic Drama

Setting: 1940s / France (Paris)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Jerry Herman

Book: Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1969)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1960s, Rom-Dram


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