Violet

VioletwebnodatesJanuary 15 – February 7, 2016

Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics and Book by Brian Crawley
Based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts
Directed by Nick Sugar

Program sponsored by
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Violet tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, Violet forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, who teach her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider.


“Ellen Kaye in a tour de force performance (Sutton Foster played the role on Broadway and could not possibly have been better than Littleton’s Ellen) plays Violet.” — Beki Pineda, GetBoulder.com

“Throughout, a country band, led by Donna Debreceni, plays the lively, pleasing score, set to the side of the stage. It is a really nice addition to this production. Voices are strong and the melodies are fun to hear.” – Sonya Ellingboe, Littleton Independent

“Not a single cast member goes unnoticed as they tackle a score rich with bluegrass, gospel and the kind of music that makes you feel a mixture of determination and warmth.” — Chris Arneson, Broadway World Denver


Sneak Preview of Violet Courtesy of Luck eProductions


Photos Courtesy Becky Toma


The Cast


The Band


The Production Crew

Director Nick Sugar
Music Director Donna Debreceni
Set Designer Tina Anderson
Costume Designer Linda Morken
Sound Designer Curt Behm
Lighting Designer Seth Allison
Props Designer Becky Toma
Production Stage Manager Steven Neale