Violet is an award-winning musical that follows a young woman who embarks on a cross-country bus trip in the 1964 Deep South to be healed by a minister, and discovers the true meaning of beauty along the way.
Inspired by the short story, The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts, Violet has astounded critics and audiences alike in two separate decades, first off-Broadway in 1997, followed by a Broadway production in 2014. This award-winning musical follows a young woman who embarks on a cross-country bus trip in the 1964 Deep South to be healed by a minister, and discovers the true meaning of beauty along the way. With enough money finally saved she seeks a miracle - the healing touch of a TV evangelist that will make her beautiful. On the way, she meets a young, African-American Soldier whose love for her reaches far past her physical "imperfections". Thus the "Journey" of our theme. Winner of the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered off-Broadway in 1997 with (Pittsburgh trained) Kathleen Marshall as choreographer, and then on to a Tony nominated Broadway run in 2014 with a revised version. Violet is a moving musical featuring show-stopping anthems ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. The 2014 Broadway revival starred Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Young Frankenstein, Shrek). With a score from Tony-winning composer, Jeanine Tesori (Caroline or Change, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek, Fun Home) and book and lyrics by the acclaimed Brian Crawley (A Little Princess), Violet is sure to amaze and delight audiences.
Tickets can be purchased here for individual shows or season tickets. Tickets are $30 for adults, $35 at the door and $24 for students, groups and artists. All performances are at the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side and all seating is open.
Phone: 4125514027
Email: frontporchtheatricals@gmail.com
2017/05/19 - 2017/05/28
New Hazlett Theater
6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
On-street parking is available at no cost after 6pm, Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday. Paid parking is available in the Allegheny Health Network garage for evening events and weekend matinees.
To find the garage:
Drive past the theater and follow Allegheny Square East as if you were going back out onto East Commons
The Allegheny Health Network garage will be on your left
Pull in and a uniformed parking attendant will collect your fee
Parking in the garage is $7 (cash only)
NOTE: The lot will close one hour after the show
For various events, security is on site to direct you to available parking options. Parking for sporting events impact space available near the Theater. Please check your local listings to see if the Theater’s event conflicts with our local sports teams.
The New Hazlett Theater is accessible.