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MTI Shows In Literature: VIOLET

By EllaRose Chary on June 15, 2011
in Show/Author Spotlight | Tags: brian crawley, Doris Betts, Jeanine Tesori, MTI Shows in Literature, The Ugliest Pilgrim, Shows in Literature
Adapted from Doris Betts’ short story The Ugliest Pilgrim, first published in 1973, VIOLET has book and lyrics by Brian Crawley and music by Jeanine Tesori. Set in 1964, the story follows the strong-willed protagonist (Violet) on her journey North ...
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