Side Show The Musical

Music by: Henry Krieger, Book and Lyrics by: Bill Russell

Side Show Recommended Resources

Side Show Plot Summary & Audition Tips

List of Characters in Side Show

Side Show 1997 Original Broadway Cast Recording

Side Show Sheet Music (Vocal Selections)

Based on the true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton. A pair of siamese twins are exploited by the vaudeville scene. Buddy falls in love with one of them, but can't bring himself to marry her.

Audition Preparation Suggestions

Physical appearance may be a factor in casting Violet & Daisy since they are identical twins.

Buddy Foster

an enterprising yet naive young talent scout & vocal coach / theater usher - he falls in love with Violet, but eventually breaks her heart

Violet Hilton

a conjoined twin - wishes for a normal married life

Daisy Hilton

Violet's sister - craves stardom

Boss

alcoholic boss of the midway

 

Jake

the "African Cannibal" in the sideshow; adores Violet but protects both girls

Terry Connor

deftly slick yet uptight and ambitious Orpheum circuit producer; attracted to Daisy

 

 

Reptile Man
Dolly Dimples
Bearded Lady
Electra
Scorpion Boy
Fortune Teller
Sheik
Harem Girls
Elegant Geeks

 

Peter Van Valkenburgh
(Carnival Crowd, Reporters, Vaudevillians, Follies Dancers, Party Guests, Radio Show Singers, Hawkers)

Side Show Related Websites

Sideshow Audition Preparation Materials

List of Songs in Side Show

• Come Look at the Freaks
• The Devil You Know
• Feelings You've Got to Hide
• I Will Never Leave You
• Leave Me Alone
• Like Everyone Else
• One Plus One Equals Three
• Private Conversation
• Say Goodbye to the Freak Show
• Tunnel of Love
• We Share Everything
• When I'm by Your Side
• You Should Be Loved