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Side Show (1997 Broadway Version)
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 9w, 13m
Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell
Music by Henry Krieger
Image: 2014 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)
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Cast Size
9w, 13m -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Biography -
Suggested Use
- Competition or Audition Material
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Target Audience
Adult, Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Accolades
- Nominee! 1998 Tony Awards, Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score
Nominee! 2015 Drama Desk Award, Best Revival of a Musical
Nominee! 2015 Outer Critics Circle Award, Best Revival of a Musical
Details
Summary
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1930s
- Features Period Costumes
- Additional Features Not Applicable
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Alcohol
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
"Daring, enthralling ... [with] passion, empathy and directness [that is] reflected in the tidal pull of the music and the winning simplicity of the lyrics.... Grafts the Hilton sisters into the hearts of their audience." - The New York Times
"A bright and moving musical.... From the first, almost Brechtian scene the show completely holds interest.... A rousing blast off for the Broadway season." - New York Post
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SIDE SHOW Live: Q&A With Broadway Records Producer, Van Dean
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March 17, 2015
SIDE SHOW Lyricist Bill Russell on Revivals, Opening Nights and The Best Thai Food in Times Square
by Coutney Kochuba
November 10, 2014
SIDE SHOW Says Goodbye, But At What Cost For Broadway?
by Ben Coleman
January 8, 2015
Videos
I Will Never Leave You - 1998 Tony Awards
Photos
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Image: 2014 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)
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Image: 2014 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)
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Image: 2014 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway, Pop/Rock
- Vocal DemandsDifficult
- Orchestra Size Large
- Chorus Size Medium
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.