A Tale of Political Horror | Theater Review | Shattered Globe Chicago

This well-conceived stage version of “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens’ expose of the French Revolution by Brendan Pelsue and directed by Mikael Burke is cleverly performed and seems a little too close to home in today’s political climate.

The talented ensemble moves seamlessly from role to role as each of the actors portray multiple characters. The cast is comprised of Daria Harper (Actor 1), Diego Vazquez Gomez (Actor 2), Demetra Dee (Actor 3), Glenn Obrero (Actor 4), Penelope Walker (Actor 5), Jazzma Pryor (Actor 6), Jeff Rodriguez (Actor 7), and William A. S. Rose II (Actor 8).

“A Tale of Two Cities” produced by Shattered Globe Theatre is at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL through May 31, 2025. About 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. For tickets and information visit sgtheatre.org, call the Theater Wit box office, (773) 975-8150, or purchase in person at Theater Wit.

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