Violet Off-Broadway Original Cast
Based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris BettsSet 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. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Father
Stephen Lee Anderson, who has an extensive theatre background including his Off-Broadway performance in "Violet," has also graced the stages of Broadway in notable productions such as "Spider-Man" and "Wicked." more...
Creepy Guy/Bus Driver 1/Radio Singer/Billy Dean/Virgil
Flicker
Michael McElroy, who earned a Drama Desk Nomination for his performance in "Violet" at Playwright's Horizons, has an extensive career that spans Broadway, national tours, and regional theater. more...
Leroy Evans/Waiter/Mechanic/Lead Radio Singer/Bus Driver 3/Earl
Old Lady 1/Hotel Singer1/Old Lady 2
Woman with Fan/Music Hall Singer/Mabel
Monty
Michael Park, who was part of the original Off-Broadway cast of *Violet*, has an extensive career that includes notable Broadway roles such as Gooper in *Cat on a Hot Tin Roof* and Billy in *Carousel*, as well as an Emmy Award-winning performance on "As The World Turns". more...
Young Vi
Bus Drvier 1/Preacher/Rufus/Radio Singer/Bus Driver 4
See awards and nominations on the Violet page
Other productions of Violet
- 2014 Broadway — Roundabout Production · Cast
- 2019 West End — London Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre · Cast
Production Team
Joseph Joubert Orchestrator
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
Kathleen Marshall Choreographer
Derek McLane Scenic Designer
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Michael Rafter Musical Director
Susan H. Schulman Director
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
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