Review: Revival of 'Side Show' lush and moody

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Daisy and Violet Hilton were attractive and talented, naughty and nice, a sister act made for vaudeville. They had it all and one thing more — they were literally attached at the hip.

“Side Show,” the musical about the conjoined twins’ life and times, has been reimagined by Oscar-winning director Bill Condon, making his Broadway debut in a hauntingly beautiful revival at the St. James Theatre. With the perfect pairing of Emily Padgett (Daisy) and Erin Davie (Violet) leading a talented ensemble, the moody production focuses an unflinching gaze on people often dehumanized by society.

It challenges perceptions from the very first number, when you are invited to “Come Look at the Freaks.”