Dear World NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (30)
See it if Tyne Daly, Ann Harada, Alison Fraser,all up-front and personal. Herman confection. Rarely produced musical. Theater history in a sm. house
Don't see it if Uncomfortable with unpolished and lack of poise. Actors with books.
See it if you like classic musicals of the golden age - this one a sort of chamber musical with charming story & evocative score. Great performances!
Don't see it if you want something edgy. This is a chance to see the great Tyne Daly & a strong cast in an intimate theater space in a very sweet musical.
See it if you love hearing good voices sing lovely songs and if you want to be reminded about the evils of oil exploration and the greed of some.
Don't see it if you want the singers to know the words to songs and lines without having to look at a script. Do not see it if you want a full orchestra. Read more
See it if Want to see a forgotten Jerry Herman musical. And Tyne Daly! The whole cast is excellent, but did I mention Tyne Daly in a 200 seat hous
Don't see it if Want a big production or deep meaning
See it if You want to enjoy some wonderful performances--Alison Fraser was a hoot
Don't see it if You need a full-length script or want to see the original version Read more
See it if You don't mind "Encores! Light", people with scripts, no staging, but sparkling performances of a little seen show.
Don't see it if You need a big production, an orchestra, costumes, or want a "current" edgy show. It's definitely a throwback, but pleasant.
See it if You like great performances and a beautiful score
Don't see it if Not a Jerry Herman fan
See it if you want to see a talented group of actors at their best
Don't see it if you like a musical with memorable songs
Critic Reviews (10)
"'Dear World' is a perfect show for the current state of the world...This new scaled-down production works very well and makes for an entertaining and relevant story. This version stars Tony Award-winning actress Tyne Daly. She is not much of a singer, the score is not really memorable anyway, but her acting definitely shows there is a reason she has won all of those awards...See the work of these fine actresses and the rest of the talented cast in the intimate setting of the York Theatre."
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"Despite the rewrite, it seemed to me that the characters were only superficial caricatures and the situations felt a little forced. Nonetheless, the concept provides a platform for some wonderfully witty songs and for some outrageously hilarious portrayals...Although 'Dear World' has a worthwhile message and some wonderfully entertaining moments, I can understand why it never won more positive attention. Still, I’m happy that the York brought 'Dear World' to the stage."
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