IT IS THE BEST OF TIMES FOR ASOLO REP!
A TALE OF TWO CITIES the musical
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Sarasota, FL (September 07, 2007) - Tickets are on sale now for A TALE OF TWO CITIES, the World Premiere, Pre-Broadway Musical Event of the Season! Jill Santoriello has written the Book, Music and Lyrics for this epic musical based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Audiences are urged to purchase tickets early, as they are expected to sell out quickly. The musical runs from October 13 to November 18, 2007, and is presented by the prestigious Asolo Repertory Theatre on its mainstage, The Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre, located at 5555 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, Florida.
Pricing varies from $18-$56 based on day, time and seat location. Tickets are available at the Asolo Rep Box Office, or by calling 941-351-8000 or toll-free 800-361-8388, or online at www.asolo.org.
Charles Dickens' seminal work of genius has sold over 200,000,000 copies. And now Jill Santoriello's stirring adaptation has begun its journey to Broadway. This musical event recounts one of the most electrifying love stories ever written, told against a backdrop of one of the most terrifying eras in history. Let the revolution begin.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES is directed by Michael Donald Edwards, choreographed by Warren Carlyle and designed by Tony Walton (scenery), David Zinn (costumes), Richard Pilbrow (lights), Carl Casella and Domonic Sack (sound). Supervising musical direction is by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett, with musical direction by Jerry Steichen, and orchestrations by Edward B. Kessel and Bob Krogstad.
The musical's creative team has collectively garnered: 4 Tony Awards, 17 Tony Award – Nominations, 1 Oscar Award, 1 Emmy Award, 4 Drama Desk Awards, 13 Drama Desk – Nominations, 2 Drama Logue Awards, 1 Obie Award, and 1 Grammy Nomination.
About Asolo Rep: Asolo Repertory Theatre, the premier professional theatre of the state of Florida, has become one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern United States. Now in its 49th season, Asolo Rep continues its mission to entertain, engage, and inspire audiences through the highest quality productions of classical, contemporary, and newly commissioned work all performed in rotating repertory.
About the Producers: This theatrical first is being produced with the musical's Broadway producing team, Barbra Russell and Ron Sharpe (Executive Producers), Sharon A. Fordham, Theatre Associates/David Sonnenberg, The Monagle Group, Vincent Russell (Producers), and David Bryant (Associate Producer). General Management for the show is provided by Town Square Productions, Inc.
Show Co-Producers: David and Myrna Band, David and Betty Jean Bavar, John and Christine Currie, Cary and Koni Findlay, Charles Githler and Ty Johnson, Ron and Rita Greenbaum, William A. McCulley and David A. Hagelstein, Lilian P. Huisking, Daniel and Elita Kane, Peter and Patricia Laughlin, Victoria and Harry Leopold, Bruce and India Lesser, India Benton Lesser Foundation, John and Elenor Maxheim, Howard and Carol Phillips, Robbie and Mary Ann Robinson, Martin and Paulette Samowitz, Martin A. Samowitz Foundation, Ulla Searing, Carol and Morton A. Siegler, Ethel and Ronald Taub.
Corporate Sponsors: VERIZON and LAKEWOOD RANCH COMMUNITIES
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Asolo Repertory Theatre is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, the Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Arts Council. Funding is also received through efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.