NewsSide Show Revival Album, With Bonus Track and New Songs, Sets ReleaseThe cast recording for the reimagined revival of the cult musical Side Show, which starred Erin Davie and Emily Padgett as conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton, will be released digitally and in stores Feb. 17 by Broadway Records.
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Adam Hetrick, Andrew Gans
January 30, 2015
Directed by Academy Award winner Bill Condon, who made his Broadway directorial debut with the production, the musical officially opened Nov. 17, 2014, following previews that began Oct. 28. Despite enthusiastic reviews from critics, the musical closed Jan. 4 after only 20 previews and 56 regular performances.
Side Show has a score by Tony nominee Henry Krieger, book and lyrics by Tony nominee Bill Russell and additional book material by Condon.
The full track listing, which includes new songs and a bonus track, has now been revealed. The bonus track, titled "Side Show," was written for the original 1997 production but never used. It was later re-instated for the revival's premiere in La Jolla, but again excised when the production arrived at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The song, which occurs late in Act Two reflects Daisy's apprehension about Violet's wedding and subsequent honeymoon. Composer lyricist Krieger accompanies Davie and Padgett on the special track.
In addition to Davie and Padgett, the cast included Matthew Hydzik as Buddy Foster, Robert Joy as Sir, Ryan Silverman as Terry Connor and David St. Louis as Jake with Brandon Bieber as the 3 Legged Man, Matthew Patrick Davis as the Geek, Charity Angel Dawson as the Fortune Teller, Lauren Elder as the Venus di Milo, Javier Ignacio as the Dog Boy, Jordanna James as the World’s Tiniest Woman, Kelvin Moon Loh as the Half-Man Half-Woman, Barrett Martin as the Human Pin Cushion, Don Richard as the Reptile Man, Blair Ross as the Bearded Lady, Hannah Shankman as the Tattoo Girl, Josh Walker as the World’s Tiniest Man, Con O’Shea-Creal, Derek Hanson and DeLaney Westfall.
Condon’s new production, according to press notes, "reimagines the world of Side Show, set against the backdrop of 1920’s and 30’s show business that seamlessly blends the worlds of carnival, vaudeville, and Hollywood glamour." The musical is inspired by the "remarkable true story of the Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, who were legends in their time and the highest paid performers on the vaudeville circuit. Side Show is their heartwarming search for first love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny under the spotlight."
The original Broadway production of Side Show opened on Oct. 16, 1997, and was directed by Robert Longbottom. The production starred Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Ken Jennings, Norm Lewis, Jeff McCarthy and Hugh Panaro. It ran for 91 performances and received four Tony nominations, including a shared nomination for co-stars Ripley and Skinner, the only time in Tony history where two people were co-nominated for the Best Actress award.
The track listing follows:
. Come Look at the Freaks 2. I'm Daisy, I'm Violet 3. Like Everyone Else 4. Very Well-Connected 5. What Brought Him Here? 6. The Devil You Know 7. A Private Exclusive Show 8. Typical Girls Next Door 9. You Should Thank Me Every Day 10. Cut Them Apart 11. All in the Mind 12. Come See a New Land 13. Feelings You've Got To Hide 14. Say Goodbye to the Sideshow 15. Ready to Play 16. The Interview 17. Buddy Kissed Me 18. Who Will Love Me As I Am? 19. Stuck With You/Leave Me Alone 20. Private Conversation 21. One Plus One Equals Three 22. You Should Be Loved 23. Great Wedding Show 24. I Will Never Leave You 25. Finale 26. Side Show (Bonus Track)
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