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A Tale Of Two Cities - A Musical About Injustice, Vengeance And Love
A Tale Of Two Cities which is scheduled to open on Broadway in September is a new musical based on Charles Dickens' novel by the same name. In literary circles, the book is undeniably one of the most famous pieces of fiction, ever written. Since it was first published in 1859, A Tale Of Two Cities has sold over 200 million copies in various languages. The book narrates one of the most thrilling love stories ever told, set against a backdrop of one of the most horrifying periods in human history. All the horror and exhilaration that was a part of the French Revolution has been captured brilliantly by Charles Dickens in this novel. The story which also contains one of the best known opening sentences recorded in literary circles has been set in Paris and London at the time of the French Revolution.
The Tale Behind A Tale Of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities, the musical set against the classic background of the French Revolution and based on Charles Dickens' novel, narrates a story of vengeance, injustice and the liberating power of love. Dr. Manette is being released from the French Bastille after seventeen long years. Being on the brink of insanity, Manette is resurrected by his daughter, Lucie. They travel to England where they meet two men who are very different in character, Charles Darnay, the French aristocrat in exile who Lucie finally marries and the cynical drunk, Sydney Carton. Before long, political intrigue and family secrets lure Lucie and her family back to Paris. At the height of the reign of terror, Carton turns out to be an unexpected hero. This Dickens inspired musical relating the story of a family separated by the French Revolution attempts to recreate the epic style of Les Miserables.
The People Behind The Production
The music,adidas porsche design G3, lyrics and the book of the show is written by Jill Santoriello. The set of the musical, A Tale Of Two Cities is designed by Tony Walton, costumes by David Zinn and lights by Richard Pilbrow. Sound is by Domonic Sack and Carl Cassella. Bob Krogstad and Edward B. Kessel are in charge of orchestration and arrangements are by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett and Edward B. Kessel. Warren Carlyle directs the show and Kevin Stites is the musical director. Executive producers of the show are Ron Sharpe and Barbara Russell. The creative team of this musical has won 1 Emmy Award, 1 Oscar Award, 3 Tony Awards, 2 Drama League Awards, 4 Drama Desk Awards, 1 Obie Award, 1 Grammy nomination, 17 Tony Award nominations and 13 Drama Desk nominations.
The debut of this show was held at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Previews are slated for the month of August at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and the play is set for a September opening. Tickets for the Broadway show are on sale, so get hold of yours, to travel to the era of the French Revolution. Make sure that you get your tickets for A Tale Of Two Cities from reputed distributors who also offer home delivery.
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