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Productions

ParadeParade
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Book
ParadeParade
 
[New York, 2015]
Book
Little Johnny Jones
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Adaptation
Little Johnny Jones
 
[Regional (US), 1980]
Adaptation

Writing

Writer
Chapeau
Bookwriter/Lyricist
LoveMusik
Bookwriter
Parade
Source Material
The Robber Bridegroom
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Swing
Lyricist

Movies

Mystic Pizza
[ 1988 ] writer
Driving Miss Daisy
[ 1989 ] writer
Rich in Love
[ 1992 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musica

Alfred Uhry, LoveMusik


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Musical

Alfred Uhry, Parade


winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Book of a Musical

Alfred Uhry, Parade

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding New Play

Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo

The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Alfred Uhry, Ballyhoo

The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play

Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1988 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy

Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Lyrics

Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Book of a Musical

Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom

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Pixie Dust Players to Present PARADE at JCC Metrowest Photo
Pixie Dust Players to Present PARADE at JCC Metrowest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Pixie Dust Players will present PARADE, a musical by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown, at JCC Metrowest from Feb. 13-22. The show delves into the 1913 trial and lynching of Leo Frank, exploring themes of injustice and love.
The Alchemy Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM Photo
The Alchemy Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

The Alchemy Theatre will stage The Robber Bridegroom at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre, announcing a full cast and creative team for the upcoming production.
NOISES OFF and More Join Barrington Stage Company 2026 Season Photo
NOISES OFF and More Join Barrington Stage Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Barrington Stage Company has added four titles for the theater’s 2026 season, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classics, one of the greatest theatrical farces ever written, and a world premiere play.
International Literary Properties Secures $100M Bank Debt Financing Photo
International Literary Properties Secures $100M Bank Debt Financing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

International Literary Properties, the global company that invests in, acquires, manages, and enhances literary and theatrical intellectual properties, revealed the closing of a new credit facility from Fifth Third Bank.
ILP Adds James Meader and Jennifer Bassuk to Literary Division Photo
ILP Adds James Meader and Jennifer Bassuk to Literary Division
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

International Literary Properties has revealed two new appointments to its senior leadership team. James Meader has been named President, Publishing of ILP Literary and Jennifer Bassuk will serve as President, Partnerships for ILP Literary.
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? Photo
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 
Twelve Days of Christmas: Cynthia Nixon Photo
Twelve Days of Christmas: Cynthia Nixon
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2025

Cynthia Nixon has a lot to celebrate this holiday season! The acclaimed actress is back on Broadway Marjorie Prime, now running at the Hayes Theatre.  On opening night, she hit the red carpet to share some of her favorite holiday tunes. 
Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre Photo
Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - Dec 10, 2025

While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE. First produced in 2015 during GFT’s inaugural season, this remount stands as a striking full-circle moment in the company’s decade-long evolution into Austin’s leading inclusive theatre.
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala Photo
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
Meet the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Second Stage Theater's production of Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Meet the cast of Marjorie Prime here!
Review: A Hauntingly Intimate PARADE at Venice’s Electric Lodge Photo
Review: A Hauntingly Intimate PARADE at Venice’s Electric Lodge
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 25, 2025

That a show as powerful as Parade can soar in a small theater is a testament to both the talent of its director and the strength of its cast, of which there isn’t a weak link in the bunch.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2025- SIX Celebrates Four Years on Broadway and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2025- SIX Celebrates Four Years on Broadway and More
by - Oct 8, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Wayne Brady, Amalia Yoo and More to Star in WITHOUT WALLS Industry Reading Photo
Wayne Brady, Amalia Yoo and More to Star in WITHOUT WALLS Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

An invite-only industry presentation will take place for WITHOUT WALLS, a newly rediscovered and revised play by Pulitzer, Tony & Academy Award–winning Alfred Uhry. Learn more!
Deryndale Productions Will Launch With PARADE at The Electric Lodge Photo
Deryndale Productions Will Launch With PARADE at The Electric Lodge
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025

DerynDale Productions will launch its inaugural season with the Tony Award-winning musical Parade, running October 23 through November 2, 2025, at The Electric Lodge in Venice.
Cast and Creatives Set for PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre Photo
Cast and Creatives Set for PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the award-winning musical Parade with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Learn more!
Review: PARADE at Eisenhower Theater Runs Through September Photo
Review: PARADE at Eisenhower Theater Runs Through September
by Mary Lincer - Aug 23, 2025

In two clicks of a mouse, a theatregoer can find a summary of Leo Frank's story; Parade, which tells it, isn't merely based on a true story, it IS a true story. So outlining the plot would be, by definition, a spoiler.
June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein & Christopher Lowell Will Lead MARJORIE PR Photo
June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein & Christopher Lowell Will Lead MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2025

Second Stage Theater has  just announced the complete cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. We have all of the details here!
Judy Kaye to Star in DRIVING MISS DAISY at Fulton Theatre Photo
Judy Kaye to Star in DRIVING MISS DAISY at Fulton Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

The Fulton Theatre will present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, marking the start of the theatre's 2025/2026 Audience Choice Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Theatre Life with Talia Suskauer Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Talia Suskauer
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 14, 2025

Today’s subject Talia Suskauer is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the role of Lucille Frank in the Jason Robert Brown/Alfred Uhry modern day musical theatre masterwork Parade. The tour will make it’s final stop in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center from August 19th to September 7th.
Review: PARADE at CIBC Theatre Presented By Broadway In Chicago Photo
Review: PARADE at CIBC Theatre Presented By Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - Aug 7, 2025

Led by two powerful performers and a stunning directorial vision, PARADE marches us into the past to better understand our present.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alfred Uhry written?

Alfred Uhry has written 11 shows including Parade (Source Material), Here's Where I Belong (Lyricist), The Robber Bridegroom (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Chapeau (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Swing (Lyricist), Driving Miss Daisy (Playwright), The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Playwright), The Light in the Piazza (Bookwriter), LoveMusik (Bookwriter), In Your Arms (Story), My Paris (Book).

What awards has Alfred Uhry been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musica (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Parade, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Driving Miss Daisy, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom .

What awards has Alfred Uhry won?

Alfred Uhry has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Parade. He also received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Parade and the Tony Award for Best Play for The Last Night of Ballyhoo. Additionally, Alfred Uhry was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Driving Miss Daisy.

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