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Set against the epic backdrop of the French Revolution and based on the classic Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities is a musical about injustice, vengeance and the redemptive power of love. A Tale of Two Cities comes to Broadway after making its debut last season at Florida's Asolo Repertory Theatre, where it had a hugely successful sold-out run. Currently in previews, A Tale of Two Cities will open on Broadway on Thursday, September 18th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues).

The upcoming musical A Tale Of Two Cities has announced the show's entire cast...

Set against the epic backdrop of the French Revolution and based on the classic Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities is a musical about injustice, vengeance and the redemptive power of love. As the ongoing series of BWW TV features with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical continues, the actors discuss the power and passion of the thrilling score and the epic tale that inspired it.

Michael Hayward-Jones was a cast member of the Original Broadway production of Evita, his other Broadway credits include Me and My Girl and Brigadoon. In A Tale of Two Cities he stars as Jarvis Lorry. In an ongoing series of BWW TV features with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, he gives insight into his character, the life of a working actor and the gift of being part of the show's theatrical family.

Nick Wyman starred as Monsieur Firmin in the Original Broadway Cast of The Phantom of the Opera. His other Broadway credits include Les Miserables, Sly Fox, My Fair Lady, the Magic Show and On the Twentieth Century. In A Tale of Two Cities he stars as John Barsad. As the fourth interview in an ongoing series of BWW TV features with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, he reveals his long history with the production, the excitement of developing an original character over time and how the show continues to inspire.

Natalie Toro starred as Eponine in the Original Broadway of Les Miserables. Her other stage credits include A Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ Superstar and the title role in the acclaimed 1999 20 Anniversary National Tour of Evita. In A Tale of Two Cities she stars as Madame Therese Defarge. In the third of a series of BWW TV interviews with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, she shares her personal insight into the character of Defarge, finding new inspiration during rehearsals and how the story continues to be emotional for her as it readies for the first preview performance.

Aaron Lazar was last seen on Broadway in the role of Enjolras in the recent revival of Les Misérables. His other Broadway credits include Light in the Piazza, Oklahoma and The Phantom of the Opera. In A Tale of Two Cities he stars as Charles Darnay. In the second of a series of BWW TV interviews with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, he discusses the epic scope of the story, the challenges of bringing a show to Broadway and the creative journey the production continues to take…

James Barbour starred as Rochester in the Broadway musical Jane Eyre. His other Broadway credits include Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, Cyrano-The Musical and the recent revival of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. In A Tale of Two Cities he stars as Sydney Carton. In the first of a series of BWW TV interviews with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, he discusses the early days of rehearsals, the emotional connection of the characters and the creative journey the production continues to take…

The upcoming musical A Tale of Two Cities held a 'meet & greet' of the cast and crew on July 16th, 2008.

The upcoming musical A Tale Of Two Cities has announced the show's entire cast...

The upcoming musical A Tale Of Two Cities has completed and released their official website, www.talemusical.com

Warren Carlyle to direct and choreograph 'A Tale of Two Cities' set to begin previews at the Hirschfeld on August 19th.

BroadwayWorld.com has learned the the Jill Santoriello penned A Tale of Two Cities, which played the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida in the Fall of 2007 will open on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on September 18, 2008.

Currently making its world premiere pre-Broadway debut at Sarasota's Asolo Repertory Theatre, Jill Santoriello's musical epic A Tale of Two Cities, is playing to sold-out audiences through November 18, after opening October 26 & 27. BroadwayWorld.com brings you special sneak preview of this sweeping production!

Jill Santoriello's sweeping musical epic A Tale of Two Cities, is 100% sold-out at Sarasota's Asolo Repertory Theatre. The world premiere pre-Broadway try-out of A Tale of Two Cities opened October 26 and October 27 with performances through November 18. For information on how to obtain these hard-to-get tickets ($18-$56) call 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388 or visit www.asolo.org

Jill Santoriello's sweeping new musical epic world premiere pre-Broadway try-out of A Tale of Two Cities opens October 26 and October 27 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre's mainstage, The Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre in Sarasota, Florida (5555 North Tamiami Trail), with performances through November 18.

Jill Santoriello's new musical A Tale of Two Cities makes its world-premiere October 13 through November 18 at Asolo Repertory Theatre's mainstage in Sarasota, Florida.

Executive Producers Barbra Russell and Ron Sharpe and Producers Sharon A. Fordham, Theatre Associates/David Sonnenberg, The Monagle Group, Fanok Entertainment and Vincent Russell have announced the final casting for Jill Santoriello's sweeping musical epic, A Tale of Two Cities, which will celebrate its World-Premiere-Pre-Broadway-Tryout at Sarasota's acclaimed Asolo Repertory Theatre with two Premiere Galas - Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th