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