Jonathan Ansell Auditioning for Jesus Christ Superstar

Paul Nicholas has just been talking to ITV's Loose Women about the production of A Tale Of Two Cities which he is producing and directing and which starts previews at the Charing Cross Theatre tonight.

Ex G4 member Jonathan Ansell is playing Charles Darnay for some performances with Anthony Hansen as an alternate.  Paul told the Loose Women that the reason Jonathan has become unavailable for the whole run is because he is auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber's ITV casting show Jesus Christ Superstar and has been released to take part in the selection process.

Full Cast List for A Tale of Two Cities Musical Starring Jonathan Ansell & Michael Howe

The musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities is currently in rehearsal and due to open at the Charing Cross Theatre on 5th April where it runs until 12th May.

The impressive and experienced musical theatre cast is as follows: Michael Howe/Sydney Carton: Jonathan Ansell & Anthony Hansen/Charles Darnay:  Jennifer Hepburn /Lucie Manette: Jemma Alexander/Mme Therese Defarge: Craig Berry/Ernest Defarge: John Fleming/Dr Alexandre Manette: Miles Eagling/ Stryver: David Alder/Jarvis Lorry: Pippa Winslow /Miss Pross: Tom Murphy/Gabelle: Christopher Gilling/Marquis St Evremonde: Mark Slowey/John Barsad: Neil Canfer/ Gaspard: Rebecca Wicking /The Seamstress and Matt Stevens/male ensemble + cover

UPDATE 24th April 2012:   Jonathan Ansell will not be doing all performances of A Tale of Two Cities. He will be performing on 5th-10th April inclusive and at Press Night on the 18th April. He then returns to the show on 24th April until the end of the run on 12th May. The role of Charles Darney will be shared with Antony Hansen who was the youngest Joseph finalist in Andrew Lloyd Webber's television show Any Dream Will Do,

The musical is dramatically staged by West End star Paul Nicholas and is in celebration of the bicentenary of Charles Dickens. Music by David Pomeranz and Book by Steven David Horwich and David Soames, John Cameron’s (Les Miserables) moving musical arrangements underscore Horwich’s compelling lyrics.

Tickets at http://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk

Jonathan Ansell starring in new A Tale of Two Cities Musical

The new musical A Tale of Two Cities will be running at the Charing Cross Theatre from 5th April - 12th May in celebration of the bicentenary of Charles Dickens.

Based on the Dickens story this classic tale tells of one man’s ultimate sacrifice for love, set against brutal conflicts between the rebels and aristocracy during the French Revolution and 19th century London society.

Jonathan Ansell will be playing Charles Darnay the French once-aristocrat who falls victim to the indiscriminate wrath of the revolution despite his virtuous nature.  More casting details to follow.

Dramatically staged by Paul Nicholas with Music by David Pomeranz and Book by Steven David Horwich and David Soames, John Cameron’s (Les Miserables) moving musical arrangements underscore Horwich’s compelling lyrics.

Tickets at http://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/