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Violet tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet (Foster) dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, Violet forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, who teach her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Aug. 10, 2014.

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Violet tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet (Foster) dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, Violet forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, who teach her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider.

Sutton Foster Eats Cake, Pranks Groff & More on Side by Side
Side by Side
Sutton Foster Eats Cake, Pranks Groff & More on Side by Side
Behind the Music with Violet's Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori
Behind the Music
Behind the Music with Violet's Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori
Tony Winner Levi Kreis to Join Cast of Broadway’s Violet
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Tony Winner Levi Kreis to Join Cast of Broadway’s Violet
Sutton Foster on Younger: ‘It’s Like Tootsie But with Age’
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Sutton Foster on Younger: ‘It’s Like Tootsie But with Age’
Go Backstage with Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster at Violet
Character Study
Go Backstage with Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster at Violet
Violet Star Sutton Foster Wants to Die on Stage Eight Times
2014 Tony Nominee Secrets
Violet Star Sutton Foster Wants to Die on Stage Eight Times
Why Did Lin-Manuel Miranda Give Violet's Joshua Henry the Side-Eye?
2014 Tony Nominee Secrets
Why Did Lin-Manuel Miranda Give Violet's Joshua Henry the Side-Eye?
Watch Sutton Foster Perform 'All to Pieces' from Violet
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Watch Sutton Foster Perform 'All to Pieces' from Violet
Joshua Henry on Wooing Sutton Foster & Wearing Tightie-Whities to the Tonys
Show People
Joshua Henry on Wooing Sutton Foster & Wearing Tightie-Whities to the Tonys
See Violet's Sutton Foster Sing 'On My Way'
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See Violet's Sutton Foster Sing 'On My Way'
See Violet's Sutton Foster Toast Her Sixth Tony Nod
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See Violet's Sutton Foster Toast Her Sixth Tony Nod
Video! Sutton Foster and the Cast of Violet on Opening Night
On the Scene
Video! Sutton Foster and the Cast of Violet on Opening Night
Opening Night Photos! Sutton Foster & the Cast of Violet Celebrate
Photo Op
Opening Night Photos! Sutton Foster & the Cast of Violet Celebrate
Happy Opening to Sutton Foster and the Cast of Broadway's Violet!
Broadway Ink
Happy Opening to Sutton Foster and the Cast of Broadway's Violet!
Skylar Astin Jumps on the Bus with Violet's Sutton Foster
Hot Shot
Skylar Astin Jumps on the Bus with Violet's Sutton Foster
Weekend Poll! What Is Your Favorite Sutton Foster Role?
Weekend Poll
Weekend Poll! What Is Your Favorite Sutton Foster Role?
Violet Star Joshua Henry on Audra, Sutton and How to Eat Cheesecake
Q&A
Violet Star Joshua Henry on Audra, Sutton and How to Eat Cheesecake
Photos! Go on an Epic Bus Ride with Sutton Foster & the Cast of Violet
First Look
Photos! Go on an Epic Bus Ride with Sutton Foster & the Cast of Violet
Sutton Foster Snaps a Selfie with Her Violet Co-Stars!
Hot Shot
Sutton Foster Snaps a Selfie with Her Violet Co-Stars!
Broadway’s Violet to Record Cast Album
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Broadway’s Violet to Record Cast Album
Sutton Foster Led Violet Begins Performances on Broadway
Curtain Up
Sutton Foster Led Violet Begins Performances on Broadway
How Does Violet Star Sutton Foster Prep For B'way? By Riding the Bus!
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How Does Violet Star Sutton Foster Prep For B'way? By Riding the Bus!
See Sutton Foster and the Cast of Violet's Tasty Treat
On the Scene
See Sutton Foster and the Cast of Violet's Tasty Treat
Broadway & BBQ! Sutton Foster and the Cast Preview Violet at Hill Country
Photo Op
Broadway & BBQ! Sutton Foster and the Cast Preview Violet at Hill Country
Sutton Foster & the Cast of Violet Wish Seymour ‘Red’ Press a Happy Birthday
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Sutton Foster & the Cast of Violet Wish Seymour ‘Red’ Press a Happy Birthday
Casting Complete for Broadway Premiere of Violet, Starring Sutton Foster
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Casting Complete for Broadway Premiere of Violet, Starring Sutton Foster
Joshua Henry & Colin Donnell in Uniform! Duo to Play Soldiers in Violet Opposite Sutton Foster
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Joshua Henry & Colin Donnell in Uniform! Duo to Play Soldiers in Violet Opposite Sutton Foster
Tickets Now Available for the Broadway Return of Sutton Foster in Jeanine Tesori & Brian Crawley's Violet
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Tickets Now Available for the Broadway Return of Sutton Foster in Jeanine Tesori & Brian Crawley's Violet
It's Official! Tony Winner Sutton Foster Set for Spring Broadway Bow in Violet
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It's Official! Tony Winner Sutton Foster Set for Spring Broadway Bow in Violet
Tony Winner Sutton Foster to Make Broadway Return in Violet in Spring 2014
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Tony Winner Sutton Foster to Make Broadway Return in Violet in Spring 2014
Song Clips! Watch Sutton Foster Return to the Musical Stage in Violet at Encores!
On the Scene
Song Clips! Watch Sutton Foster Return to the Musical Stage in Violet at Encores!
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