Violet: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Violet follows the transformative journey of Violet, who bears a facial scar from a childhood accident. She seeks physical and emotional healing by traveling to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the hope that a televangelist can perform a miracle. Along the way, she encounters a diverse array of characters who influence her perceptions of beauty, self-worth, and love. Violet explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the impact of societal standards on one’s self-image.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1997)

Cast Size: 11

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1960s / USA (Various)


Creative Team

Music: Jeanine Tesori

Lyrics/Book: Brian Crawley


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2014)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Child Role, Country, Dramatic, Female Lead, One-Word, ReligiousTravel


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