A Tale of Two Cities Casting

[My Name in Lights]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 11:15pm

Awhile back, I heard that the casting of one of the male leads for A TALE OF TWO CITIES is set with Cheyenne Jackson to play Charles Darnay. I was wondering whether or not there is any information out there on the rest of the casting. I could certainly see the hero, Sydney Carton, being played by Terrence Mann. Although he plays evil so well, it would be great to see him play the "good guy" for a change. Updates anyone? Other casting choices? How about the female lead?

Posted: 6/27/06 at 11:18pm

They did readings with Cheyenne as Charles Darnay.
I'm pretty sure, he'll do the run on Broadway
When or if that comes to light.

[sanda]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 11:18pm

in the workshop, Sydney was played by the wonderful James Barbour. I wish him play the role in the end.

Posted: 6/27/06 at 11:19pm

The guy playing Sidney can be anyone
As long as Cheyenne is Charles.
CHEYENNE BACK ON BROADWAY!

[pandajen14]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:03am

My grandparents went to a run through with Cheyenne and James Barbour. They said it was amazing. I hope they stay with the show!

[Dare2DefyGravity]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:08am

Natilie Torro will be an amazing Madame Defarge. On the Concept CD... she is phenominal. Awe-insprining on "Out of Sight, Out of Mind"

Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:11am

pandajen14- I hate you're grandparents.
I wish I had gone.

[SahDu]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:35am

I really enjoy the CD...I really hope this comes to fruition! Cheyenne would be a great choice.


Updated On: 2/15/14 at 12:35 AM

[Calvin]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:41am

I haven't read the book in years, but aren't Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay supposed to look almost identical? Not that I have anything against suspension of disbelief.

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:52am

Free Barbour

[pandajen14]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:53am

ClumsyDude15- ^_^* My grandparents used to live across the street from David Bryant, who's producing. It's amazing to me that they liked it, because they walked out of DRS and deemed the Sweeney revival "okay".

Posted: 6/28/06 at 1:22pm

lucky.
argh. i wish i knew the producer

[My Name in Lights]

Posted: 7/1/06 at 1:03am

I also read the story in my high school literature book. Well, most of it...part of it anyway. I did see the old movie on tv a long time ago. As I remember it, the two characters were supposed to look alike, whether or not it was supposed to be exactly alike, I'm not sure; but I can tell you that I remember thinking that the two actors didn't look anything alike at all. Charles Darnay was played by a somewhat younger looking guy, while Sydney Carton was played by an older (looking anyway)actor. Other than wondering why the others were fooled by Sydney taking Charles' place at the end, it was still a sad, but romantic ending.

Re: James Barbour. Isn't he otherwise engaged right now with legal problems?

[alterego]

Posted: 7/1/06 at 9:19am

Is there (would there be) any interest in a musical of The Tale of Two Cities?