The popular parade musical has been revived with Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond starring in it.
The popular Parade musical by Jason Robert Brown-Alfred Uhry has been given another life in New York City. The Broadway run will star Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt. This follows the success of Into The Woods and the Broadway shows.
Parade is a Tony-winning musical, that sold-out shows in New York City. Fans of the musical are, understandably, happy and excited about this new run. Will you be trying to see the show?
When will Parade be in theatres?
Previews for Parade will begin on February 21st. The actual show will only run for a limited time starting on March 16th and ending on August 6th.
Parade has fast become one of the most loved musicals in the last 25 years. Fans of theatre are obsessed with this show - most of them have tried to see it in theatres, desperately want to, or look back fondly on the time they did see it.
Since the City Centre shows were such a big hit, it only makes sense that they would bring it to Broadway. It will be produced by Seaview and Ambassador Theatre Group - they did such a good last time and we are super excited to see how they do this time.
The Parade musical itself is written by Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Alfred Uhry. The lyrics and music were created by Jason Robert Brown - also an award-winner. The cast itself is jam-packed with stars, too. Platt and Diamond will play Leo and Lucille Frank. It's an exciting time for theatre lovers.
Tickets went on sale for the Parade musical on Broadway. People trying to buy tickets reported there were issues when they tried - assumingly because of the high demand.
What is Parade about?
Parade is a musical based on the book by Alfred Uhry. It is essentially about the imprisonment and execution of Leo Frank in Georgia. Of course, it is a dramatisation of this historical event.
The musical is set in Georgia during the American Civil War. It follows the emotional rollercoaster of Leo including his sentencing and eventually his death. it, of course, features romance, political references, and drama. It has it all.
The Parade musical premiered in 1998 and was an instant hit.
How do you feel about Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's masterpiece being available for audiences again?
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