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A Tale of Two Cities (Peterson musical)

Set in London and Paris at the time of the French Revolution, the story revolves around Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay, and the woman they both love.

  • Full Length Musical
  • Drama

  • Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult
  • Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Sets

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary
Set in London and Paris at the time of the French Revolution, the story revolves around Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay, and the woman they both love.

Charles turns his back on the excesses of the aristocracy to marry the Englishwoman, while Sydney must watch from afar. Among the excellent songs are: Today We Drink the Wine, When Will We Meet Again and Hold Me in Your Mind.

Here's a chance to stage an important work of literature in the form of a theatrically exciting musical! 

  • Casting: 12M, 7F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible)