A Tale of Two Cities

^{New in 2008}
On Broadway, a new musical based on Charles Dickens' classic novel.
Closes 11/9/2008

The Broadway production of A Tale of Two Cities closed November 9, 2008. For current Broadway show listings and tickets, please click here.

NYC critics were not very enthusiastic about this one, but judging from our user reviews (link below) and audience reaction at the performance we attended, ticket buyers are finding much to admire. Critics and audiences seem to agree that James Barbour, in the central role of Sydney Carton ("it is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done"), gives a memorable, heartfelt performance.

The adaptation is faithful and the story-telling is clear (no mean feat given the complexity of the plot), so the show should be accessible to kids over 10.

Here's a promotional video (a conversation with Jill Santoriello, the adapter/composer/lyricist) which contains considerable footage from the Broadway production:

A Tale of Two Cities - Broadway Musical

what the critics said:

2.0 out of 5.0 (click for excerpts)

audience rating for kids:

OK for 11 and over (click for details)

book/music/lyrics:

Jill Santoriello

story:

Charles Dickens

director:

Warren Carlyle

ticket prices:

$57.00 - $118.00

attendance last week:

44.5%

venue:

Al Hirschfeld Theatre (information) (seating chart)

(map & driving directions) (parking) (parking coupon)

running time:

2 hrs 45 mins

link to official show site:

official website

full credits:

http://www.ibdb.com/production.asp?ID=478295

weekly schedule:
Monday	Dark
Tuesday	7:00 PM
Wednesday	2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 PM
Friday	8:00 PM
Saturday	2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday	3:00 PM