Parade 1998 - Articles Page 4

Ages: 16+
Opened: December 17, 1998
Closing: February 28, 1999

Parade - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

In the gripping musical Parade, history unfolds with a haunting melody. Set in 1913 Georgia, the story follows Leo Frank, a Jewish American factory manager, wrongly accused of a terrible crime. Anti-Semitism and prejudice run rampant as Leo faces a rigged trial and a relentless pursuit of a guilty verdict.



Through it all, Leo finds solace in the unwavering love of his wife, Lucille. Their bond becomes a beacon of hope amidst the darkness, showcasing the strength that love provides even in the face of unimaginable injustice. The powerful score by Jason Robert Brown adds depth to the characters' emotions, with soaring melodies and poignant lyrics that capture the fight for truth and the struggle against a biased system.



Parade isn't simply a historical drama; it's a call to remember. It sheds light on the dark side of American prejudice and reignites conversations about racism, religious bigotry, and the ongoing battle for justice. While the subject matter is heavy, Parade remains a powerful and thought-provoking experience. It serves as a reminder of the importance of fighting for what's right and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.


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Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt to Star in PARADE at New York City Center, Directed by Michael Arden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022


New York City Center today announced the Annual Gala Presentation for the 2022 - 2023 season will be a production of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award‐winning musical Parade. Get the scoop on who is in the show and how to get tickets!

5 musicales de Jason Robert Brown
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 12, 2022


La próxima temporada veremos en Madrid su versión teatral de LOS PUENTES DE MADISON.

BWW Review: Garden Theatre's Timely Musical PARADE Puts Anti-Semitism and Southern Justice on Trial
by Aaron Wallace - Mar 1, 2022


As news of Nazi rallies throughout Orlando and a white nationalist conference just outside of Walt Disney World rock Central Florida, Garden Theatre opens a musical this week that meets the moment: PARADE...

PARADE Runs at the Garden Theatre Now Through March 13th
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 26, 2022


Last night, Garden Theatre in Winter Garden opened their production of Parade, which will run through March 13th. Featuring a book by Alfred Uhry and music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Parade shares the story of Leo and Lucille Frank, and the murder trial that gripped the small town of Marietta, Georgia in 1913.

PARADE Will Continue Garden Theatre 2021 - 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022


Featuring a book by Alfred Uhry and music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Parade shares the story of Leo and Lucille Frank, and the murder trial that gripped the small town of Marietta, Georgia in 1913. The musical won the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original score.

Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance Stages Will Present PARADE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022


Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance continues its 38th anniversary season with the award-winning musical Parade. It will run February 18 through 27th at Theatre Alliance's new performing arts space at 650 W 6th Street.

Our 20 Favorite Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2021


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

New Line Theatre Announces SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, HEAD OVER HEELS, and URINETOWN for 30th Season 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2021


New Line Theatre has announced it 30th Anniversary Season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the return of Jason Robert Brown's brilliant, funny, and intense concept musical SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, which New Line first produced in 1998 in its American regional premiere, running Sept. 30-Oct. 23, 2021.

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Announces Additional Programming For Launch Of Educational Digital Platform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021


Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Dance With Us, an educational digital platform centered around the premiere of a series of new dance films. The resource launches from June 25-27, 2021 at 7pm ET with the premieres of the films and the reveal of the platform, a website whose URL will go live at this moment.

VIDEO: On This Day. December 17- Jason Robert Brown's PARADE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020


On this day in 1998, Jason Robert Brown's Parade opened on Broadway, in a production directed by Hal Prince.

20 Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Gobble Up!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 25, 2020


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Theater Stories: 1 of 4 Broadway Theaters Named After a Woman, Classic Revivals and More About The Vivian Beaumont Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2020


This week's Theater Stories features The Belasco Theater! Learn about the legendary theater-maker David Belasco, the history of the theater's Broadway plays, the apartment built above the theater and more!

Jason Robert Brown, Carolee Carmello, Chita Rivera & More Pay Tribute to Brent Carver
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2020


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Tony Award winning actor Brent Carver has passed away at age 68. This evening, Carver's Broadway colleagues took to social media to celebrate his life and legacy.

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

The Drama Desk Awards to Posthumously Honor Hal Prince with Namesake Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020


The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will celebrate the life and legacy of American theater producer and director Harold 'Hal' Prince with the Drama Desk's newly established lifetime achievement honor.

Broadway Books: 10 Biographies to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2020


Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 of our favorite theatrical biographies to fill the void!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Jessica Vosk To Join Jason Robert Brown In Concert At SubCultureNYC
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2019


SubCulture NYC will present Wicked star Jesssica Vosk in concert with composer Jason Robert Brown, on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

BWW Review: Moonbox Productions' PARADE: Attention Must Be Paid
by Nancy Grossman - Dec 16, 2019


As the year winds to a close, and the holiday hustle and bustle keeps us spinning our wheels, it can be a salve for the spirit and rest for the weary to sit in a darkened theater for a couple of hours. There is a plethora of seasonal fare competing for your entertainment dollars, but may I suggest something completely different from the colorful, holly jolly? A departure from the ballerinas, Christmas ghosts, and department store Santas? How about a two-time Tony Award-winning musical (1999 Best Book/Best Score) written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Alfred Uhry (DRIVING MISS DAISY) and Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, THE LAST FIVE YEARS), that will pump the blood to your heart, and push you back in your seat until the very end, when you will rise up and salute this Moonbox Productions' PARADE.

BWW Flashback: The 20 Best Broadway Performances from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Past
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2019


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Grammy Winner Paula Cole Premieres GO ON From Upcoming Album
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 9, 2019


Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Paula Cole is set for the release of her tenth full-length album, Revolution, September 13 via 675 Records. In celebration of the upcoming release, Cole is premiering the track a?oeGo Ona?? via Parade. 

All Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Hal Prince
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019


The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific producer, director, writer, and the individual recipient of the most Tony Awards in multiple categories in history, Harold Prince, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, July 31 at exactly 7:45pm.

Bette Midler, James Earl Jones Among the 2019 Disney Legends Award Recipients
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019


Today, D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced the eleven recipients for the 2019 Disney Legends Award. This year's recipients are Bette Midler, Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen, and Hans Zimmer. 

Other Productions of Parade

1998   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1999   US Tour US National Tour
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2007   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
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2022   Off-Broadway Encores! Off-Broadway Concert Production
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2023   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
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2025   US Tour North American Tour
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