Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics and book by Brian Crawley

Based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts 

Directed by Ben Raanan

Thursday, June 25, 2026 -- 2:00pm

Aurora Fox Mainstage Theatre

Winner of the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered Off-Broadway in 1997, and then on to a Tony-nominated Broadway debut in 2014 with a revised version, Violet is a moving musical featuring show-stopping anthems, ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. With a score from Tony-winning composer Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Shrek; Fun Home) and book and lyrics by the acclaimed Brian Crawley (A Little Princess), Violet is inspired by the short story, The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts, astounding critics and audiences alike in two separate decades. 

RECCOMMENDED FOR: 14+ 

TICKETS:

$15

*City of Aurora charges a $2 per ticket processing fee