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"A Tale of Two Cities" (The Broadway Musical)
- Drama Desk Nomination: Outstanding Orchestrations
- Broadway Orchestrations/Arrangements
- Associate Producer
Composer/Writer: Jill Santoriello with Julie Andrews |
Julie Andrews: “It was such a treat! Beautiful voices, terrific performances, music, story, costumes and sets…” “I confess to wiping a tear from my eye at the end.”
Kathy Lee Gifford: “Amazing show! I loved the orchestrations”
Dennis DeYoung: “The best sounding show I’ve heard on Broadway!”
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Ed Kessel's most exciting venture to date, orchestrating and arranging the new Broadway Musical, "A Tale Of Two Cities", by Jill Santoriello. “A Tale Of Two Cities” hit the Broadway stage at the Hirschfeld theater on August 19, 2008! Critics raved…”A Magical Musical,” “A thrilling experience,” “The audience cheered, some even wept!” Every performance received a full house standing ovation. "A Tale Of Two Cities" marks the return to the epic musicals. It’s based on the Charles Dickens novel and features lavish period costumes, dramatic staging and masterfully orchestrated musical numbers. “Tale” also wowed audiences at it’s pre-Broadway debut at the historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota FL. in October of 2007.
Lucinda Hawksley: “As a Dickens expert, Patron of the Charles Dickens Museum in London – and a great great great granddaughter of the novelist – I loved A Tale of Two Cities on Broadway. It was original, true to the novel and well cast. Of all the adaptations I have seen (and there have been a number!), this was the best!"
-Lucinda Dickens Hawksley
USA TODAY
The second coming of Les Miz!
-David Richardson
WOR Radio
It’s impossible not to be moved!
-Elysa Gardner
USA Today
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Filled with talent and charm!
-Roma Torre
NY1
Awash with sound and fury!
-Michael Kuchwara
Associated Press
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A BROADWAY MUST!
"Everything is here to stir the soul – young love, purity, vengeance, villainy, valor – all played out against historic revolution in song, spectacle and heartbreak.”
-Irene Backalenick
The Connecticut Post
Sensational!
"Tony Walton’s skeletal setting and impressionistic backcloths are ingenious. David Zinn’s costumes are stylish and Richard Pilbrow’s lighting is imaginative!"
-CLIVE BARNES
NY POST
Rousing and Engaging!
"The show’s best asset is James Barbour, a charismatic actor with a booming baritone that rocks the rafters. He’s matched in voice by lovely newcomer Brandi Burkhardt as Lucie Manette, Gregg Edelman stands out as the goodly Dr. Manette. Designed to be a crowd pleaser, there is no denying A TALE OF TWO CITIES’ succeeds."
-ROMA TORRE
NY1
James Barbour has remarkable range and color.
"Tony Walton smartly moves the story through hundreds of locations throughout Paris and London. And that’s just before intermission!"
-LINDA WINER
NEWSDAY
Truly winning!
"Barbour displays matinee idol showmanship and a genuine flair for old-fashioned melodrama."
-MATT WINDMAN
AM NEW YORK
It's got a rousing score
"The company is first-rate and the story's noble sacrifice, beautifully realized by Jill Santoriello, doesn't leave a dry eye in the house."
-IRENE BACKALENICK
THE CONNECTICUT POST
September 2008
Ed Kessel with Director/Choreographer Warren Carlyle & Composer/Writer Jill Santoriello |
A tremendous, magnificent grand new musical.
"It was the best of times” at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. A lush production. A TALE OF TWO CITIES has earned a special place in the history of the theatre. The music is excellent. Directed and choreographer with brio and warmth by Warren Carlyle. The cast of 40 is one of the best ensembles I’ve seen on stage."
-ROSALIND FRIEDMAN
WMNR-FM
A dramatic love story for the ages.
"One of the biggest productions to hit Broadway in some time. Hilarious moments give the characters a dimension and humanity that only a live setting can do. James Barbour makes a convincing return to Broadway. Natalie Toro gives a powerhouse performance."
-JOHN BATHKE
NEWS12
SeaWorld's New Shamu Show – "Believe"
"Believe"
- Arranged and produced the title track, "Believe".
- Arranged and produced the vocals for the entire production.
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Ed Kessel recently celebrated the opening of "Believe," a captivating and visually stunning new show at SeaWorld that stars Shamu the killer whale. Playing in San Diego and Florida, "Believe" blends new killer whale behaviors with elaborate set pieces, music, choreography and state-of-the-art multimedia.
"Believe" takes guests on a journey in which anyone believes they can connect with these magnificent mammals. This inspirational new show reflects the close relationship SeaWorld trainers have with the killer whales, as well as amazes guests with a series of exciting new behaviors.
Shamu Stadium is transformed for "Believe". The majestic presence of Shamu is reflected in a new 2-story stage. A spectacular water fountain sprays across the width of the show pool. Three new underwater cameras capture Shamu below the surface. A giant 3-story whale tail soars high above the set. Four LED screens move and rotate as they highlight the power and beauty of SeaWorld's killer whales. Many of the whales' new behaviors are choreographed to "Believe's" original and inspiring musical score, recorded by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in Prague.
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