Based on the novel by CHARLES DICKENS
Book, Music, and Lyrics by KIRSTEN G.W. DALTON
Arrangements and Orchestrations by AARON ALSMEYER
Book, Music, and Lyrics by KIRSTEN G.W. DALTON
Arrangements and Orchestrations by AARON ALSMEYER
The StoryCharles Dickens' classic novel comes to life in this epic musical adaptation, set against the gritty backdrop of the French Revolution. When young Lucie Manette is asked to testify against a suspected French spy, she finds herself caught in an unlikely love triangle with two remarkably different men: Charles Darnay, a patriot who vehemently renounces his aristocratic heritage, and Sydney Carton, a cynical legal counselor with no greater ambition than to spend his life in the tavern.
As fate would have it, Darnay becomes the target of the bloody revolutionaries, under the cold unwavering eye of vengeance-obsessed Therese Defarge. Now Carton must confront the most difficult choice of his life: Watch his rival die an unjust death, or pay the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of one he loves. Full of sweeping choral numbers and poignant themes, A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical reminds us again what Dickens' timeless book so eloquently proved, that no man is beyond redemption. This is a Broadway-style musical. The running time is approximately 3 hours. To see more photos from past productions, visit the
TALE OF TWO CITIES GALLERY! |
"...a refreshingly tight production." Purcellville Gazette "...a theatrical masterstroke..." The Home School Court Report "...a great artistic success..." Dr. Gene Edward Veith "From start to finish, the level of work and love put into this production is obvious. The play is spectacular... The first vivid scene and the storming of the Bastille grab you by the scruff of the neck and refuse to let you go for some time. The last scene in particular... reduced even this crusty critic to a few tears." Patrick Henry Herald |
SELECTED SONGS
1775
The company introduces us to the high tensions of the French Revolution in the energetic opening number. |
AMBITION
Stryver vainly attempts to urge Sydney Carton to give up the bottle and make something of himself. |
KNITTED REGISTER
The hateful Madame Therese Defarge spells out her path to revenge against the Evremonde family. |
ONE LIFE
Charles Darnay marries Lucie Manette, and they embark on a life of unity, much to the regret of Sydney Carton. |
FOURTEEN HOURS
Aristocrats sentenced to the guillotine, along with Sydney Carton and a young seamstress, contemplate their imminent death. |
GREATER LOVE
The acclaimed "spine-tingling" finale! Sydney Carton finds new life even as he makes his final sacrifice. |
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INSTRUMENTATION
Keyboard, Flutes I and II, Clarinet, Trumpets I and II, French Horn, Trombone, Violins I and II, Viola, Cello, Bass, Percussion
- Basic licensing fee to produce A Tale of Two Cities, up to three performances: $500
(This includes digital downloads of the script and any scores or pre-recorded tracks you may require.)
- Add $50 per performance for each performance over three
- For ten or more performances, please contact us for customized pricing
(This includes digital downloads of the script and any scores or pre-recorded tracks you may require.)
- Add $50 per performance for each performance over three
- For ten or more performances, please contact us for customized pricing
PLEASE NOTE: We are phasing out the option to rent physical scripts, physical scores, and CDs with pre-recorded tracks. However, we still have a limited number of these items in storage, and if you're interested in buying some of these materials to aid you with your production, we'd love to cut you a deal! Just write a comment in the "Additional Notes" section when you fill out the form below.
TESTIMONIALS
"The music... advances and enhances the plot beautifully. Your use of various motifs throughout help to bind it all together and make it memorable even for those hearing it the first time. The finale is spine-tingling! Your script masterfully compacts Dickens’ novel... It’s an astounding achievement...."
Massachusetts Production Music Director
"We do sense that you have been gifted by God for this... This production has been blessed in many ways and no one in the company wants it to end... We continue to hear rave reviews of it... your work has deeply impacted and inspired those who were involved in our production."
Massachusetts Production Director
Massachusetts Production Music Director
"We do sense that you have been gifted by God for this... This production has been blessed in many ways and no one in the company wants it to end... We continue to hear rave reviews of it... your work has deeply impacted and inspired those who were involved in our production."
Massachusetts Production Director