Side Show
Richard Rodgers Theatre
Previews Began: September 19, 1997
Opening Night: October 16, 1997
Closing Night: January 3, 1998
Music: Henry Krieger
Lyrics: Bill Russell
Book: Bill Russell
Daisy and Violet are the star attraction in a carnival sideshow – singing Siamese twins – with opposing dreams: Daisy seeks a life in the spotlight and Violet wants to settle down in a home with a husband. When musician Buddy and talent scout Terry enter their lives and promise to take them to the top of the entertainment scene, their lives change forever and they struggle to balance their individual dreams with their inescapable physical connection.
Musical Numbers
Act One
Come Look at the Freaks……..The Boss, Company
Like Everyone Else……Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton
You Deserve a Better Life……………..Terry Connor
Crazy, Deaf and Blind…………………………..The Boss
The Devil You Know…………………Jake, 6th Exhibit
More Than We Bargained For……….Terry Connor,
Buddy Foster
Feelings You’ve Got To Hide…………..Daisy Hilton,
Violet Hilton
When I’m by Your Side…………………..Daisy Hilton,
Violet Hilton
Say Goodbye to the Freak Show…………..Company
Overnight Sensation……..Terry Connor, Reporters
Leave Me Alone………..Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton
We Share Everything…Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton,
Vaudevillian
The Interview……………Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton,
Reporters
Who Will Love Me as I Am?……………Daisy Hilton,
Violet Hilton
Act Two
Rare Songbirds on Display…………………..Company
New Year’s Day………Terry Connor, Buddy Foster,
Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton,
Jake, Company
Private Conversation…………………….Terry Connor
One Plus One Equals Three…………..Buddy Foster,
Daisy Hilton,
Violet Hilton
You Should Be Loved…………………………………..Jake
Tunnel of Love………..Terry Connor, Buddy Foster,
Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton
Beautiful Day for a Wedding….The Boss, Hawkers
Marry Me, Terry…………………………….Daisy Hilton
I Will Never Leave You…………………..Daisy Hilton,
Violet Hilton
Finale………………………………………………….Company
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