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Set in 1964 in the Deep South during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, strongVIOLET/strong follows the growth and enlightenment of a bitter young woman accidentally scarred by her father. In hopes that a TV evangelist can cure her, she embarks on a journey by bus from her sleepy North Carolina town to Oklahoma. Along the way, she meets a young black soldier who teaches her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider. brbrOne of the most acclaimed off-Broadway shows of the ?90s, strongVIOLET/strong astounded critics and audiences with its powerful story, its energetic, toe-tapping Gospel, Rock, Country, and Rhythm and Blues score by a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3343"Jeanine Tesori/a, and its well-crafted book and lyrics by a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3237"Brian Crawley/a that are not afraid to deal with important, sensitive issues. Its simple set and modest cast and orchestra requirements adjust to any scale production. strongVIOLET /strongfeatures a strong ensemble cast with bravura roles for the two leads.
Tony Awards and Nominations for VIOLET
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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