I have no idea why Dear World hasn't been more beloved in the musical actor and director world, why it hasn't had more "visionaries" try it, or just straight up productions. I know it can be hard to find an older musical theater actor who can REALLY do the Countess properly, who isn't a name actor, but I also think many Broadway supporting actors and understudies who don't make it to stardom would kill to do a solid production of this show, as would many broadway leading ladies... and the super talented women working in regional theater.
It's a fun, quirky, exuberant, beautiful show... even with its substantial issues (like the title song), you could do far worse. And I agree it seems more workable than M&M. I don't know Grand Tour enough to comment. |
