Book and lyrics by Bill Russell Music by Henry Krieger
Directed by Dennis Gleason Music Directed by Tom Fosnocht Produced by Mikie Sakanaka
Daisy and Violet are the star attraction in a carnival sideshow (they are singing Siamese twins) among many other wacky acts such as a bearded lady, a Cannibal King, etc. But the twins have opposing dreams: Daisy seeks a life in the spotlight and Violet wants to settle down in a home with a husband. When they meet musician Buddy and talent scout Terry, who promise to make them successful in the entertainment scene, the twins' lives change forever and they struggle to balance their individual dreams with their inescapable physical connection. Based on the real lives of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet who became vaudeville stars in the 1930s, Side Show offers a unique perspective into true sacrifice, love, and what it takes to make it to the top.
Cast: Violet: Danielle Freid Daisy: Anna Dailey Terry: Adam Mansell Buddy: Drew Hawkinson Jake: Michael Jonathon Sir/Boss: Rafael Flores Houdini/Ensemble: Ben Behrend Freaks/Ensemble: Doris Hamilton, Carly Miron, Alicia Lu, Sophie Germ, Diana Stettner, Dylan H. Zuniga-Cardenas