Parade 1960

Opened: January 20, 1960

Parade - 1960 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Players Theatre
115 MacDougal St. New York, NY 10012

The Tony Award-winning musical drama Parade features the true story of Leo Frank’s trial and lynching in early 20th-century Atlanta. Ostracized for his faith and Northern heritage, Jewish factory manager Leo Frank is accused of murdering a teenaged factory girl the day of the annual Confederate Memorial Day parade. Alfred Uhry’s award-winning book and Jason Robert Brown’s rousing, colorful and haunting score illuminate a circus of conflicting accounts, false testimony and mishandled evidence in a town reeling with social and racial tension. Isolated from the world, Leo develops a new and deeper love for his wife, who tirelessly crusades for his freedom. Stephen Rayne (The Heavens Are Hung In Black, Sabrina Fair) directs this compelling and provocative tale of justice miscarried, revealing a country at odds with its declarations of equality. Tony-Award nominee Euan Morton stars as Leo Frank. Parade is a co-production with Theater J and is presented in association with the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington.

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by Sharon Ellman - Apr 16, 2024


What a divine musical evening! This reviewer was completely enchanted by Jenna Pastuszek's tribute to Barbra Streisand featuring multi-talented pianist and musical director, Joshua Zecher-Ross.

Celebration of Life For William 'Bill' Frederick Lomas, 'The Parade King,' To Be Held Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


A Celebration of Life Service for the late William “Bill” Frederick Lomas, known in the entertainment world as “The Parade King,” will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Dan Dutch at Desert Reign Church.

Cast Set for DO RE MI at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company  has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2024


Remembering William 'Bill' Frederick Lomas, the 'Parade King' and longtime producer of the Hollywood Christmas Parade for 42 years, who has recently passed away.

Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2024


My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!

Interview: Audra McDonald talks about AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, her role in 'Rustin' and more
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 23, 2024


When it comes to concerts, Audra McDonald says she’s learned to choose a song list that really appeals to her. And she’s done just that for her current tour, which will bring her to Symphony Hall for her eighth appearance with the Celebrity Series of Boston, this time with an orchestra of local musicians, on February 27.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Productions Over The Rainbow kicks off their 19th year with 'Leader of the Pack - The Ellie Greenwich Musical,' a biographical jukebox musical that tells the story of singer/songwriter Ellie Greenwich.

Interview: Chris Miller and Brian Usifer On Orchestrating The Avett Brothers For The Stage
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 8, 2023


Chris Miller and Brian Usifer are currently living their theatre lives as the co- Music Arrangers/Orchestrators of The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Brian also serves as the Musical Supervisor for the show which runs through January 14th in the Kreeger Theater space at Arena Stage.

Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band to Embark on Pan American Nutcracker Suite Holiday Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Join Joe McCarthy and his New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band on their Pan American Nutcracker Suite Holiday Tour. Experience a unique Latin Jazz adaptation of Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet suite. Find tour dates and locations for a swinging holiday performance near you.

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Feminist Fringe Show Inspired By Roe V. Wade to Open in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023


The Pecking Order is a live performance event born out of grief and disbelief after the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The piece is inspired by the wife and daughters of the supreme court judge who penned the original opinion, Justice Harry Blackmun. 

Ailey 2 is Back in the UK For a 12-Venue Tour Opening in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023


As Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater departs the UK following performances at the Edinburgh International Festival and Sadler's Wells, the incredible young dancers of Ailey 2 will embark on a 12-venue tour presented by Dance Consortium.

Tournament of Roses Association and Pacific Opera Project Present Free Family Sunset Concert in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023


The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association will present Pacific Opera Project in concert on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Tournament House.

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


The sounds of the pipe organ, hailed as 'the king of instruments' by composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will reverberate throughout Chicago's northern suburbs at public concerts June 25-28, 2023, during the American Guild of Organists' Great Lakes Regional Convention, hosted in Evanston by the AGO's North Shore Chapter.

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by Bobby Patrick - May 5, 2023


Rita Gardner was not only a part of THE FANTASTICKS' history, she is one of the reasons it became historic in the first place.

FUNNY GIRL, TICK, TICK… BOOM, BYE BYE BIRDIE & More Set for The Kennedy Center's 2023-24 Theater Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2023–2024 Theater season, featuring thrilling Broadway hits and the fifth season of its critically-acclaimed, star-studded Broadway Center Stage series.

New Cast Members Will Join The Company of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


New casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!. Joining the company are David King-Yombo as Mike, Paige Peddie as Ado Annie, and Sally Ann Triplett as Aunt Eller.

Georgina Onuorah & Phillip Olagoke Join OKLAHOMA! West End Transfer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2023


Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. See who is starring in the cast, how to purchase tickets, and more.

Review: PROMISES, PROMISES at Lonny Chapman Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Dec 12, 2022


What did our critic think of PROMISES, PROMISES at Lonny Chapman Theatre? Excellent leads and good singing highlight this attractive show.

Arthur Darvill, Anoushka Lucas, and More Will Reprise Roles in West End Transfer of OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022


Reprising their roles from the run at the Young Vic are Raphael Bushay (Mike), Arthur Darvill (Curly McLain), James Patrick Davis (Will Parker), Stavros Demetraki (Ali Hakim), Greg Hicks (Andrew Carnes), Rebekah Hinds (Gertie Cummings), Anoushka Lucas (Laurey Williams), Marie-Astrid Mence (Lead Dancer), Liza Sadovy (Aunt Eller) and Patrick Vaill (Jud Fry).

THANKSGIVING MENUS in NYC �" Take a Break from Cooking and Enjoy Delicious Fare
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Toni Tennille Will Lead HELLO, DOLLY! at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2022


A beloved musical legend comes out of retirement to play an iconic theatre role, that she declared has always been on her bucket list, Ms Toni Tennille adds her name to a long an illustrious list of women (including Ether Merman, Mary Martin, Pearl Bailey, Ginger Rogers, Eve Arden, Phyllis Diller, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters and, of course, Carol Channing), who have been spreading the thrill of romance and the joy of living “before the parade passes by,” by portraying Dolly Levi in Jerry Herman's “Hello Dolly!” 

The Cultural Solidarity Fund Has Granted Over $1 Million To Over 2,000 Arts Workers In Need
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022


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Ann Kittredge's Debut Album 'reIMAGINE' Available on All Digital Platforms Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022


It's today! Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge's debut recording reIMAGINE, a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined and produced by award-winning songwriter and record producer Paul Rolnick, is available on all digital platforms as of today, May 16, 2022.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022


In celebration of her soon to be released album Ann Kittredge:reIMAGINE(Jazzheads, Inc./King Kozmo Music), a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined, Ms. Kittredge, will appear at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Thursday, May 26th at 7pm.

Parade FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Parade have there been?
Parade has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1960 and New York which opened in 2015.

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