Violet

Violet tells the story of a young woman who is on an emotional journey through the segregated American South in the 1960s on her way to meet a televangelist who she hopes can make her beautiful. The musical premiered Off-Broadway in 1997 and won the Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical. Its off-Broadway premier in 1997 was choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, a Pittsburgh native. Violet opened on Broadway in 2014 with Sutton Foster starring as "Violet".  The Show integrates many musical styles, from gospel and bluegrass to Memphis blues. It was nominated for four Tony awards including Best revival of a musical, Best actress, Best featured actor and Best direction.