Any news on DEAR WORLD casting?

[maxd]

Posted: 2/5/23 at 10:39pm

Encores production with Donna Murphy opens March 15th. Has anyone heard any casting besides her yet?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 2/6/23 at 8:12pm

Please don't tell me there's truth to the rumor that Beanie Feldstein has joined the cast as one of the other madwomen.

[amiyagi]

Posted: 2/6/23 at 10:28pm

Weird we don't have a cast for this or Oliver! either. Initial Into the Woods cast was announced in August, granted 2 out of the 3 changed (Park, Borle) but still. Makes me think there are no big names (like Bareilles, NPH) attached to any of the productions this year. 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 2/7/23 at 2:49pm

Joining Donna Murphy will be:

Brooks Ashmanskas

Andréa Burns

Ann Harada

Christopher Fitzgerald

Kody Jauron

Phillip Johnson Richardson

Samantha Williams
 

Updated On: 2/7/23 at 02:49 PM

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 2/7/23 at 4:05pm

I'm not familiar with the show, so I have no idea how well any of these people will fit into their roles. But, I love them all and I'm glad to see them in things!

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 10:33am

Putting roles to the names Taffy listed

 

 Joining previously announced Donna Murphy as Countess Aurelia are Brooks Ashmanskas (President), Andréa Burns (Constance), Christopher Fitzgerald (Sewerman), Ann Harada (Gabrielle), Kody Jauron (Artiste), Phillip Johnson Richardson (Julian), Samantha Williams (Nina).

 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andra-Burns-Christopher-Fitzgerald-Ann-Harada-and-More-Join-DEAR-WORLD-at-City-Center-Encores-20230208

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 10:44am

What a good cast.

There’s not a discount code outside of subscribing or the Access 25 program, right?

[Thescapist29]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 2:13pm

I haven’t seen any discount codes - but tickets are available on TodayTix and are slightly cheaper than those on the City Center site.

[binau]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 2:19pm

Perhaps an obvious point but current sales to me would suggest almost zero chance of a Broadway transfer so I hope everyone runs to city Center to see it!!! It will be a historic and rare occasion to hear Donna Murphy sing “I don’t want to know” “kiss her now” and “and I was beautiful”. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 2:42pm

binau said: "Perhaps an obvious point but current sales to me would suggest almost zero chance of a Broadway transfer so I hope everyone runs to city Center to see it!!! It will be a historic and rare occasion to hear Donna Murphy sing “I don’t want to know” “kiss her now” and “and I was beautiful”."

Yes, obvious but worth underlining. Donna Murphy is not a name who gets a show to Broadway or gets a cast album financed in this climate. She and her costars aren’t selling to the masses. The recent Encores hits & transfers are anomalies, not the standard…enjoy them while they last!

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 3:26pm

I hate to start it, but as there is only one recording of the show, I wouldn't be surprised if someone recorded this cast. I know it wouldn't seel a lot, but still. 

[binau]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 3:32pm

That would be the dream. It would ALMOST make up for the fact that they didn't record Donna Murphy, Raul and Sutton's Anyone Can Whistle.

[MichelleCraig]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 3:43pm

fashionguru_23 wrote: "I hate to start it, but as there is only one recording of the show, I wouldn't be surprised if someone recorded this cast. I know it wouldn't sell a lot, but still."

The OBC recording, with Angela Lansbury, is pretty fantastic. It's beautifully produced and the sound and performances make it one of the best cast recordings of a Broadway flop ever. Still, I'd love to hear Donna Murphy's take on the score.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 2/8/23 at 3:53pm

MichelleCraig said: "The OBC recording, with Angela Lansbury, is pretty fantastic. It's beautifully produced and the sound and performances make it one of the best cast recordings of a Broadway flop ever. Still, I'd love to hear Donna Murphy's take on the score."

Oh, I couldn't agree with you more. It's beautiful.