Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster (Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) returns to Roundabout in the highly anticipated Broadway debut of Violet, following the acclaimed concert performance at City Center Encores! Off-Center. Winner of the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered Off-Broadway, Violet features music by Tony nominee Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change, Fun Home) and book and lyrics by Brian Crawley (A Little Princess). Leigh Silverman (Chinglish, Well) directs.
Colin Donnell, known for his diverse stage and television roles, starred as Monty in the 2014 Broadway musical *Violet*, performing alongside Sutton Foster and Joshua Henry. more...
Sutton Foster, a two-time Tony Award-winning actress, earned critical acclaim for her performance in the title role of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of *Violet*, which garnered her nominations from the Tony, Drama League, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. more...
Alexander Gemignani, who starred in the Broadway production of *Violet*, has an impressive career that includes notable roles in *Les Miserables* and *Sweeney Todd*, as well as a recent appointment as Artistic Director for the National Music Theater Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. more...
Annie Golden, known for her role as Jeannie in the 1978 film "Hair," has graced Broadway with performances in shows like "Violet," "Xanadu," and "The Full Monty." more...
Joshua Henry, renowned for his Tony-nominated performance as Haywood Patterson in The Scottsboro Boys, showcased his versatility by taking on the role of Flick in Violet. more...
Austin Lesch, a Boston Conservatory graduate, showcased his talent in the Broadway production of "Violet" and also performed in its New York City Center Encores! rendition. more...
Anastacia McCleskey, an award-winning actor with an impressive resume that includes eight Broadway shows, brought her remarkable talent to the stage in "Violet." more...
Charlie Pollock, who starred in the Broadway production of Violet, has an impressive array of credits including Urinetown, 9 to 5, and notable Off-Broadway performances in David Bowie's Lazarus and Tick, Tick, Boom!. more...
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Jacob Keith Watson, who graced the stage in "Violet," has an impressive Broadway resume, including roles in "Carousel" and "Hello, Dolly!," as well as notable performances in regional and national tours. more...
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Virginia Ann Woodruff, known for her impressive Broadway credits including The Color Purple and Smokey Joe’s Cafe, brought her talent to the stage in Violet. more...
Awards and Nominations
2014 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Sutton Foster was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Joshua Henry was nominated but did not win.
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Sutton Foster was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Joshua Henry was nominated but did not win.
2014 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Joshua Henry was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Sutton Foster was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Mark Barton Lighting Designer
Joseph Joubert Orchestrator
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Jeffrey Lamont Page Choreographer
Michael Rafter Musical Director
Clint Ramos Costume Designer
Buryl Red Orchestrator
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(Original)
Leon Rothenberg Sound Designer
Leigh Silverman Director
David Zinn Scenic Designer
Violet FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Water in the Well
Surprised
On My Way
M&Ms
Luck of the Draw
Question & Answer
All to Pieces
A Healing Touch
Let It Sing
Who'll Be the One (If Not Me)
You're Different
Lonely Stranger
Anyone Would Do
Lay Down Your Head
Hard to Say Goodbye
Promise Me, Violet
Raise Me Up
Down the Mountain
Look at Me
That's What I Could Do
Bring Me to Light
Water In The Well
Surprised
On My Way
M&M's
Luck of the Draw
Question 'n' Answer
All To Pieces
Let It Sing
Anyone Would Do
Who'll Be The One (If Not Me)
Last Time I Came To Memphis
Lonely Stranger
Lay Down Your Head
Anyone Would Do (Reprise)
Hard To Say Goodbye
Promise Me, Violet
Raise Me Up
Down The Mountain
In The Chapel
Raise Me Up (Reprise)
Look At Me
That's What I Could Do
Surprised (Reprise)
Promise Me, Violet (Reprise)
Bring Me To The Light
Videos