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Side Show 1997

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

Side Show - 1997 Broadway History , Info & More


Step right up and enter the world of Side Show, a poignant and unforgettable musical that explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the enduring power of love. The story centers on the Hilton sisters, Daisy and Violet, twins born with physical differences that set them apart from society.



Raised by a callous and exploitative sideshow owner, the sisters navigate a life filled with prejudice and scrutiny. Despite the challenges, their unwavering love and support for each other is a constant source of strength. The musical delves into their complicated relationship with their mother, a woman struggling with her own demons, and explores their yearning for a life beyond the confines of the sideshow.



With a hauntingly beautiful score that blends traditional ballads with vaudeville influences, Side Show captures the emotions of the characters with raw honesty. The musical doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of their lives, but it also celebrates their resilience and their quest to find love and acceptance in a world that often rejects them. Side Show is a powerful and thought-provoking experience, reminding us of the importance of compassion, the beauty of difference, and the strength found in love and sisterhood.


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PAGEANT to Host 'Miss America' Night This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014


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by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 5, 2013


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Last month, Chicago's St. James Cathedral announced its fourth summer of free concerts, the "Music in the Neighborhood" series. And for the third straight year, BroadwayWorld Chicago's Regional Editor, Paul W. Thompson, author of the weekly column, "The Showtune Mosh Pit," will be performing on the series! This year, Thompson's concert will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 5:30 pm at 65 E. Huron Street in Chicago's Magnificent Mile neighborhood. His show is called, 'This Is Not Over Yet: Broadway Songs of the Millennial Era (1995-2003)." And today, his set list is being released!

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by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


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Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Side Show History

Other Productions of Side Show

1997   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   Welsh Revival
2006   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

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