Candide Off-Broadway Original Cast
Candide, a satirical operetta, takes you on a wild journey exploring optimism in the face of relentless misfortune. Based on Voltaire's 1759 novella of the same name, Candide offers a scathing critique of the philosophy of optimism, particularly the notion that "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds." The operetta had its world premiere on Broadway in 1956. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Gentleman/Don Fernando/Martin
Baron Jr. Vanderdendur
Cunegonde/King of Eldorado
Pangloss/Pococurante
Edward Hibbert, known for his extensive Broadway credits including "It Shoulda Been You" and "The Drowsy Chaperone," also brought his talents to the Lyric Opera in Chicago where he performed as Max in "The Sound of Music." more...
Gentleman/Jacques/Giroflee/Ragotsky
William Keeler, who trained at Tomorrow’s Talent Weekend Theatre School and Essex Dance Theatre, previously graced the stage in "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" at the Palace Theatre and appeared on television in "EastEnders." more...
Candide
Paquette/Clairon
Baron Sr./Cacambo
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Production Team
David Esbjornson Director
Leslie Farlow Movement Director
John Kilgore Sound Designer
Hugh Landwehr Scenic Designer
Brian MacDevitt Lighting Designer
Carey Perloff Director
Teresa Snider-Stein Costume Designer
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