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Side Show

Music by Henry Krieger
Libretto by Bill Russell
Opened October 16, 1997 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
Closed January 3, 1998 after only 31 previews and 91 regular performances

Synopsis

The show tells the based-on-truth story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, identical twins joined at the hip, who performed in show business in the early years of the 20th century.   One twin loves the limelight; the other longs for the simpler life. How they work out their conflict and find love is the story of Side Show.

Song List

Act 1

The Midway

  • Come Look at the Freaks
  • Like Everyone Else 
  • You deserve a Better Life
  • Crazy, Deaf and Blind
  • The Devil you Know 
  • More than We Bargained For
  • Feelings You've Got to Hide 
  • When I'm By Your Side 
  • Say Goodbye to the Freak Show

Vaudeville

  • Overnight Sensation
  • Leave Me Alone 
  • Leave Me Alone/We Share Everything 
  • The Interview
  • Who Will Love Me as I Am? 

Act 2

The Follies

  • Rare Songbirds on Display
  • New Year's Day
  • Private Conversation 

One The Road

  • One Plus One Equals Three  
  • You Should Be Loved 

The Texas Centennial

  • Tunnel of Love 
  • Beautiful Day for a Wedding
  • Marry Me, Terry
  • I Will Never Leave You 
  • Finale

Info

The show closed, at a loss of an estimated $7 million, despite some good reviews. The cast album was released December 9, 1997.

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Licensing Agent

Samuel French ,Inc.
45 W. Twenty-Fifth St. New York ,NY 10010
(212) 206-8990

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