Violet: Musical Information & 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: Late 20th Century (1997)

Cast: Medium (11+ Roles)Child RoleFemale Lead

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1960s / USA (Various)


Creative Team

Music: Jeanine Tesori

Lyrics/Book: Brian Crawley


Awards

New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1997)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2014)➝


Licensing

Violet is available to license through Music Theatre International.

Australasia Licensing

Europe Licensing

International Licensing

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Country, Dramatic, One-Act, One-Word, Religion, Travel


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