Violet 1997 - Articles Page 17

Ages: 15+
Opened: March 11, 1997
Closing: April 06, 1997

Violet - 1997 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves) New York, NY 10036

Based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts

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.

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FASCINATING AIDA -ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS! Premieres at Brits Off Broadway, Closes 1/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Fascinating Aida to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of FASCINATING AIDA - ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS!, written by Dillie Keane and Adele Anderson and directed by Frank Thompson.

BWW Blog: A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres �" January, 2010 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Dec 23, 2009


As we celebrate Christmas and await the New Year, here's a new audio interpretation of 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry, written and recorded by local DC actors and designers who make up The Audible Group. It is Christmas Eve, 1935. In a small apartment in the H Street NE neighborhood of Washington, DC where James and Della Young, a young couple who, though rich in love, but down to their last pennies, still manage to give each other the perfect gift. It will fill you - from head to mistletoe - with the holiday spirit. Listen here

Pure Theater Presents ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE RADIO PLAY 11/27-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2009


PURE Theatre is proud to present It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. The play is directed by Mark Landis, and will feature Paul Garbarini, Nat Jones, Jan Gilbert, Susan Kattwinkel, and Rodney Lee Rogers.

FASCINATING AIDA -ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS! Opens at Brits Off Broadway Tonight, 12/17
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Fascinating Aida to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of FASCINATING AIDA - ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS!, written by Dillie Keane and Adele Anderson and directed by Frank Thompson.

FASCINATING AIDA -ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS! Premieres at Brits Off Broadway, Previews 12/16
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Fascinating Aida to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of FASCINATING AIDA - ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS!, written by Dillie Keane and Adele Anderson and directed by Frank Thompson.

Casting Announced For Theater Latte Da's VIOLET at the Guthrie; Previews Begin 2/26/2010
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2009


Theater Latté Da today announced casting for Violet, the rarely-produced musical which it will present in the Dowling Studio at the Guthrie, February 26 - March 21, 2010. Under the direction of Theater Latté Da artistic director Peter Rothstein, the production features a score by Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, the composer whose music brought Tony Kushner's book and lyrics for Caroline, or Change to life. Britta Ollmann - a childhood star of the Children's Theatre Company who originated title roles in Pippi Longstocking, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz - will play the title role. Ollman recently returned to the Twin Cities after completing her studies at New York University and appearing in the Broadway premiere of A Catered Affair.

Mann Helms Albee's ME, MYSELF & I 2010 NY Premiere
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009


Playwrights Horizons announced today that the New York premiere of ME, MYSELF & I, a new play by three-time Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony Award winner Edward Albee (A Delicate Balance; Seascape; Three Tall Women; Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolf?; The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?) will open the theater company's 2010/2011 40th Anniversary Season. Mr. Albee will be making his Playwrights Horizons debut.

Pure Theater Presents ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE RADIO PLAY 11/27-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009


PURE Theatre is proud to present It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. The play is directed by Mark Landis, and will feature Paul Garbarini, Nat Jones, Jan Gilbert, Susan Kattwinkel, and Rodney Lee Rogers.

FASCINATING AIDA -ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS! Premieres at Brits Off Broadway, Previews 12/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Fascinating Aida to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of FASCINATING AIDA - ABSOLUTELY MIRACULOUS!, written by Dillie Keane and Adele Anderson and directed by Frank Thompson.

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by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


PURE Theatre is proud to present It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. The play is directed by Mark Landis, and will feature Paul Garbarini, Nat Jones, Jan Gilbert, Susan Kattwinkel, and Rodney Lee Rogers.

The Spencer Theatre Presents THE WEDDING SINGER, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2009


The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts will present The Wedding Singer at 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 5.

ALT Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show 10/30-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 10 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

AMERICAN LYRIC THEATER Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

ALT Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show 10/30-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 10 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

AMERICAN LYRIC THEATER Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

ALT Launches National Online Auction Beginning Tomorrow 10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) launches a national online auction beginning tomorrow, featuring unique and delicious products from Chocolate Show exhibitors, as well as exclusive VIP experiences and themed items related to the wonderful world of Willy Wonka and all of Dahl's fantastic characters. The Chocolate Auction will begin at 9am on Friday, October 30 and will run for two weeks, ending at midnight on Friday, November 13.

ALT Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show 10/30-11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 10 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

The Spencer Theatre Presents THE WEDDING SINGER, 11/5
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 20, 2009


The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts will present The Wedding Singer at 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 5.

AMERICAN LYRIC THEATER Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

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by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

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by Eddie Varley - Sep 19, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

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by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


'Hooray for Joey Slotnick!' Director Henry Wishcamper has tapped Chicago native Joey Slotnick for the lead role of the African explorer 'Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding'-the heightened vaudevillian persona created by Groucho Marx for the 1929 stage and screen original-in Goodman Theatre's season opening musical Animal Crackers, written by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, with music and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby.

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by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

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Violet - 1997 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Lauren Ward
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Susan H. Schulman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Michael McElroy
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Brian Crawley
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Jeanine Tesori
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Musical Violet
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Joseph Joubert
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Buryl Red
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jeanine Tesori
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Brian Crawley
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Musical 0
1997 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Playwrights Horizons
1997 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Ira Weitzman
1997 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Jeanine Tesori (associate producer)

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