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Violet : original Broadway cast recording

Title
Violet : original Broadway cast recording / [music by Jeanine Tesori ; book and lyrics by Brian Crawley ; based on The ugliest pilgrim by Doris Betts].
Author
Tesori, Jeanine
Publication
Bronxville, NY : PS Classics, ℗2014.

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Additional Authors
  • Crawley, Brian, 1962-
  • Foster, Sutton
  • Donnell, Colin
  • Gemignani, Alexander, 1979-
  • Henry, Joshua
  • Rafter, Michael (Conductor)
Description
2 audio discs : digital; 4 3/4 in. +
Summary
  • Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster heads a cast of Broadway stars in the debut Broadway production of Violet. The show's melody-rich score is infused with elements of American roots music.
  • Based on the short story "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts, this musical tells the story of a young disfigured woman who embarks on a journey by bus from her farm in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, all the way to Tulsa, Oklahoma in order to be healed.
Alternative Title
Sutton Foster in Violet
Subjects
Genre/Form
Original cast recordings.
Note
  • Compact discs.
  • Program notes by Amy Sherman-Palladino, synopsis by Brian Crawley, and libretto ([48] p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Event (note)
  • Recorded Apr. 7, 2014, at Avatar Studios, New York, NY.
Contents
Water in the well -- Surprised -- On my way -- M & M's -- Luck of the draw -- Question 'n' answer -- "It was my mama's -- " -- All to pieces -- Water in the well (reprise) -- A healing touch -- "I saw you writing in that book again -- " -- Let it sing -- "There's your first miracle -- " -- Anyone would do -- Who'll be the one (if not me) -- Last time I came to Memphis -- Go to it -- Lonely stranger -- Lay down your head -- Anyone would do (reprise) -- Hard to say goodbye -- "Little girl got it all figured out -- " -- Promise me, Violet -- Raise me up -- Down the mountain -- In the chapel -- Raise me up (reprise) -- Look at me -- "Don't try to quote to me -- " -- That's what I could do -- "I want to bless you -- " -- Surprised (reprise) -- "I tried to tell you -- " -- Promise me, Violet (reprise) -- Bring me to light.
Call Number
*LDC 44761
LCCN
803607142223
OCLC
973696859
Author
Tesori, Jeanine, composer.
Title
Violet : original Broadway cast recording / [music by Jeanine Tesori ; book and lyrics by Brian Crawley ; based on The ugliest pilgrim by Doris Betts].
Imprint
Bronxville, NY : PS Classics, ℗2014.
Type of Content
performed music
Type of Medium
audio
Type of Carrier
audio disc
Performer
Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell, Alexander Gemignani, Joshua Henry ; supporting performers ; orchestra ; Michael Rafter, conductor.
Event
Recorded Apr. 7, 2014, at Avatar Studios, New York, NY.
Added Author
Crawley, Brian, 1962- librettist, lyricist.
Foster, Sutton, performer.
Donnell, Colin, performer.
Gemignani, Alexander, 1979- performer.
Henry, Joshua, performer.
Rafter, Michael (Conductor), conductor.
Other Standard Identifier
803607142223
Publisher No.
PS-1422 PS Classics
Research Call Number
*LDC 44761 Notes on file
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