Side Show 1997 - Articles Page 23

Ages: 10+
Opened: October 16, 1997
Closing: January 04, 1998

Side Show - 1997 - Broadway History , Info & More

Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway)
226 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Re-Imagined Musical



Side Show

November 5 - December 15



Music by Henry Krieger

Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell

Directed by Bill Condon

Meant to be Together



Based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love. The original 1997 Broadway production of Side Show was directed by Robert Longbottom and received four Tony® nominations, including a shared nomination for co-stars Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner, the only time in Tony history where two people were co-nominated for the Best Actress Award.



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Side Show - 1997 - Broadway Articles Page 23

Photo Flash: Cast Announced for Lestat, Trying Out in SF
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2005


LESTAT stars Hugh Panaro in the title role, Carolee Carmello as Gabrielle, Jack Noseworthy as Armand, Jim Stanek as Louis, Roderick Hill as Nicolas, Michael Genet as Marius and Allison Fischer as Claudia.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Brad Bradley of 'Spamalot'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 8, 2005


Always look on the bright side of life? It's easy for Brad now that he's part of the popular Monty Python goofapalooza.

Rosie's Broadway Belters - April 11 - with Alvin, Arden, Brier, Korey, Lewis, Morton, Steel and Thomas
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2005


One performance only at The Zipper Theatre on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 8pm.

Bill Russell & Alice Ripley at the Duplex Dec. 13 and 20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2004


The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is pleased to present BELTERS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH, a celebration of the lyrics of Bill Russell, the esteemed lyricist of Side Show, Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and Pageant, among other projects. Belters. will be performed for two special performances only, Mondays, December 13 and 20 at 7pm.

Side Show FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Side Show have there been?
Side Show has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1997, which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2006 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has Side Show been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Bill RussellBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Henry Krieger and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Bill Russell.

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