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 in order to retrieve it, Countess Aurelia takes a stand. Despite the chaos happening above ground, she still believes in the magic and beauty of the world. Dear World explores themes of environmentalism, love, and the power of determination.
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: Amazon➝
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