Violet 2019 - Articles Page 3

Ages: 15+
Opened: January 14, 2019
Closing: April 06, 2019

Violet - 2019 - West End History , Info & More

Charing Cross Theatre
The Arches Villiers Street London

VIOLET is a multi award-winning musical based on the short story The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts. Music by Jeanine Tesori (Tony Award winner for Best Original Score with Lisa Kron for the musical Fun Home, and Tony nominated scores for Caroline, Or Change, Shrek The Musical and Thoroughly Modern Millie), Book & Lyrics by Brian Crawley.

VIOLET premiered Off-Broadway and won the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award as Best Musical, before a Broadway revival where it was nominated for four Tony Awards. This is the UK premiere.

1964. Somewhere between North Carolina and Oklahoma, we find Violet, a young woman who was facially disfigured as a child. She hopes her life savings will bring her a miracle halfway across the country. Reflecting on her childhood, and shaped by the reactions of the people she encounters, Violet embarks on a life-changing personal journey.

Violet - 2019 - West End Cast

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ENEMIES TO LOVERS TO WINE MOMS to Play Brooklyn Comedy Collective This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023


In celebration of National Wine and Cheese Day, join Enemies to Lovers as they embrace their inner wine moms. Sip on a chardonnay while laughing at sketch comedy just like your suburban mother would. Their comedy is aged and bottled locally and... they're better at comedy then they are at metaphors so just come find out.

David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023


Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

BWW Interview: A Conversation With Stars of MSMT's 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 14, 2023


“This is going to be a summer of fun with substance,” smiles Jaden Dominque as she describes her new project, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL, which opens at Maine State Music Theatre on July 19.

Billy Crudup to Reprise His Role in HARRY CLARKE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023


Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup will reprise his award–winning role in David Cale’s Harry Clarke, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre (2015 Addison St., Berkeley) November 15–December 23, 2023. 

Velocity Dance Center Announces Fall 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023


The season features new projects by Meg Foley (PHL), Amy O'Neal (LA), Alyza Delpan-Monley (SEA), and our next cohort of Pacific Northwest-based artists. 

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Crystal Dickinson, Chaundre Hall-Broomfield & More to Star in COVENANT at Roundabout Underground
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the Roundabout Underground world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene.

Alex Brightman and Colin Donnell Join THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2023


Two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman will star as Richard Dreyfuss opposite Colin Donnell as Roy Scheider, joining Ian Shaw in The Shark Is Broken on Broadway. Check out all of the details!

EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Returning Favourites
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 14, 2023


BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows returning to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Underbelly and Soho Estates Launch Underbelly's First Permanent Venue, Underbelly Boulevard
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023


Underbelly and Soho Estates have announced that Soho Estates have agreed to lease the Boulevard Theatre to Underbelly, which will become Underbelly's first ever permanent venue, UNDERBELLY BOULEVARD.

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October.

Jane Lynch, Carrie Brownstein, Jenn Colella & More Featured in Alison Bechdel's DYKES TO WATCH OUT FOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


Alison Bechdel’s “Dykes to Watch Out For,” the award-winning cartoonist’s iconic comic strip that ran from 1983 - 2008, was released as an episodic podcast in partnership with Audible today, led by a queer cast in time for Pride Month.

Mark Ruffalo To Join IS MY MICROPHONE ON? Director Nick Browne In Post-Show Talkback
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2023


Director Nick J. Browne and the Center at West Park are set to premier the new play with music Is My Microphone On? from May 26-June 3, 2023.

Studio Theatre Announces Cast of FUN HOME
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023


Studio Theatre has announced the cast of their production of Fun Home, with performances starting June 28. The musical, with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, is based on the autobiographical graphic novel of the same name by cartoonist and writer Alison Bechdel.

U.S. Premiere of LONDON ROAD Adds Week of Performances at Theater Wit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023


Due to popular demand, Shattered Globe Theatre has announce one added week of performances for its hit U.S. premiere musical London Road, extending through Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Streams of Shorts, a Feature from Israel & More Set for Pride Film Fest Programming for June and July 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023


Pride Film Fest will celebrate the Pride month of June with three programs of short LGBT films from around the world and an in-person screening of the Argentine film HORSEPLAY at  Chicago’s Facets on June 22.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More To Perform At The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards; Presenters Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023


Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on May 22 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park).

Lincoln Clauss, Vincent Kempski, Ashley De La Rosa, and More Will Lead RENT at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023


The Muny announced the cast for its upcoming production of Rent, coming to the stage this summer. Learn more about who will star!

Emily Scott Robinson Announces European Tour
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023


Robinson is also slated to perform at Denmark's Tønder Festival and The Long Road Festival in the UK. With a quarter million miles under her belt and counting, North Carolina native Robinson travels the dusty highways of America's wild country, capturing the stories of the people she meets and expertly crafting them into songs.

Palisades Virtuosi to Present BLUE SKIES - GREEN MEADOWS at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


The critically-acclaimed Palisades Virtuosi flute, clarinet and piano trio, 2022 winner of The American Prize - Ernst Bacon Award for their performances of American music, will be in concert on Sunday, June 4 at 3:00 PM, performing Blue Skies - Green Meadows at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood.

Sammi Cannold to Direct World Premiere of RENT in Concert at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


The National Symphony Orchestra, led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, will present the symphonic world premiere of RENT in Concert, directed by Sammi Cannold, July 26–28, 2023.

Ensemble Theatre Presents SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023


Ensemble Theatre will bring to the stage Tennessee Williams’ gothic melodrama, Suddenly Last Summer, on from 15th May to 10th June 2023. 

Declan Spaine and More Join the Cast of HAMILTON in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023


New casting has been announced for Hamilton in the West End, who will have their first performance at the Victoria Palace Theatre on 19 June 2023 where tickets are currently on sale to 2 March 2024.

SpeakEasy Stage to Present THE PROM Beginning in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023


From May 5 to June 10, 2023, SpeakEasy Stage will present the Boston premiere of the joyous Broadway musical comedy THE PROM, winner of the 2019 Drama Desk Award for Best Musical. 

Matthew Danger Lippman Shares New Single 'Set Up' & Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2023


Lippman's music is witty, comedic, and lowkey vulnerable, walking the tightrope between Leonard Cohen, Beck, Jonathan Richman, and Father John Misty. He has opened for Ratboys, Wild Pink, and Shonen Knife and has had SNL's Dan Licata cover Generation X's 'Dancing With Myself' with him (9 times in a row at one show).

Violet FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Violet and what's the order?
Water in the Well
Surprised
On My Way
M&Ms
Luck of the Draw
Question & Answer
All to Pieces
A Healing Touch
Let It Sing
Who'll Be the One (If Not Me)
You're Different
Lonely Stranger
Anyone Would Do
Lay Down Your Head
Hard to Say Goodbye
Promise Me, Violet
Raise Me Up
Down the Mountain
Look at Me
That's What I Could Do
Bring Me to Light
Water In The Well
Surprised
On My Way
M&M's
Luck of the Draw
Question 'n' Answer
All To Pieces
Let It Sing
Anyone Would Do
Who'll Be The One (If Not Me)
Last Time I Came To Memphis
Lonely Stranger
Lay Down Your Head
Anyone Would Do (Reprise)
Hard To Say Goodbye
Promise Me, Violet
Raise Me Up
Down The Mountain
In The Chapel
Raise Me Up (Reprise)
Look At Me
That's What I Could Do
Surprised (Reprise)
Promise Me, Violet (Reprise)
Bring Me To The Light

Other Productions of Violet

1997   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Roundabout Production
Broadway
2019   West End London Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre
West End

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