Violet vs Bullets

#1

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 12:56pm

Looking for some advice. TDF has both Violet and Bullets over Broadway tix available, and I am wondering which show people prefer. I know it's comparing apples and oranges, but overall, if anyone has seen both, which would you recommend. Thanks in advance!

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#2

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:01pm

Didn't like either, but Violet. Because Joshua Henry.

#3

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:05pm

Violet, without question.

#4

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:09pm

Violet. Hearing Joshua Henry sing "Let It Sing" is worth every cent.

#5

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:19pm

Bullets, if you are looking for a big, splashy, fun show. Depends what you're looking for.

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#6

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:19pm

Violet has much better performances, and of course Joshua Henry SLAYS. He should have won the Tony for this performance. It closes soon, enjoy!

#7

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:21pm

Violet. Hands down. Hated pretty much every aspect of Bullets.

#8

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:28pm

I haven't seen Violet, but I have seen Bullets and I cannot recommend it at all.

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#9

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:33pm

Violet. I echo what everyone has said about Joshua Henry, and Sutton is giving her finest performance yet.

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#10

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:39pm

Thanks everyone - bought a ticket for Violet!

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Updated On: 8/4/14 at 01:39 PM

#11

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:41pm

I enjoyed both very much but I think Violet is better theater.

#12

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:44pm

I found Violet very touching, with great music and great performances by the cast, especially Sutton Foster and Joshua Henry.

I found Bullets overblown and obnoxious (and kind of vulgar) so I say go with Violet.

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#13

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 1:52pm

I haven't seen Bullets-not interested.

I pick Violet. Sutton Foster is lovely as ever, but Joshua Henry, holy crap. I didn't know who he was before I saw it. When he sings his big number, I just kept thinking, "wow," and I'm a tough one to impress. When he finished the whole theater erupted. He is on my radar now, I'll see anything he does.

#14

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 2:17pm

Violet, hands down. I absolutely loved it and Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry, and Colin Donnell are all giving beautiful performances. Bullets is an overblown mess.

#15

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/4/14 at 6:37pm

Enjoy Violet. Much better choice.

#16

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/7/14 at 8:30am

Saw Violet, not Bullets. Loved Violet, Sutton is perfect for the role and gives a great performance. Rest of cast is also excellent! Not much time left to see it!!!

#17

Violet vs Bullets

Posted: 8/7/14 at 2:53pm

Violet is glorious.

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