VIOLET at the American Airlines Theatre

(Seen April 24, 2014)

Sutton Foster proves her versatility again as she essays the title role in this  highly effective musical.  With appropriate low-key music by Jeanine Tesori and fine book and lyrics by Brian Crawley, it features an excellent cast, simply and effectively staged by Leigh Silverman.

It is an intimate, small-scale musical that totally involves the audience in Foster's character's journey.  Alexander Gemignani demonstrates once again his ability to inhabit a role, and Emerson Steele (as the young Violet) makes a memorable Broadway debut.

A highly recommended experience.