A Tale of Two Cities (Musical)
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| A Tale of Two Cities | |
| Music | Jill Santoriello |
|---|---|
| Lyrics | Jill Santoriello |
| Book | Jill Santoriello |
| Based upon | A Tale of Two Cities, novel by Charles Dickens |
| Productions | 2007 Florida 2008 Broadwayplanned |
A Tale of Two Cities is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Jill Santoriello based on the novel of the same name by Charles Dickens. The musical was first performed at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, in October and November 2007. James Stacy Barbour played Sidney Carton, and Jessica Rush played Lucie Manette.[1]
The musical is scheduled to begin previews on Broadway on August 19, 2008, with an official opening on September 18, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Warren Carlyle will be the director-choreographer. Executive producers are Barbra Russell and Ron Sharpe, and the creative team includes Tony Walton (scenery) and David Zinn (costumes). No cast for Broadway has been announced, but much of the Florida cast is expected to repeat their roles in the Broadway production.[2]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Internet Broadway Database listing
- Official site
- playbill article, March 25, 2008, Tale of Two Cities, the Musical, to Open on Broadway in September
- theatermania article, Apr 23, 2008
- Variety review of Florida production, Oct. 29, 2007
- HeraldTribune.com article, Oct. 7, 2007, Best of times for composer
