Photo courtesy of Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids
The Tony Award-winning musical Parade, based on the true story of a Jewish man wrongfully convicted of murder and later lynched, will make its Grand Rapids premiere on December 3, 5, and 6 at Grand Rapids Community College’s Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids.
Set in Georgia between 1913 and 1915, Parade tells the story of Leo Frank, who was wrongfully convicted of murdering 13-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan, and the efforts of his wife, Lucille, to save him.
The musical explores religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension while highlighting themes of love, hope and resilience. Parade received the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
The production features a book by playwright Alfred Uhry, known for Driving Miss Daisy, and music by Jason Robert Brown, whose credits include Songs for a New World and The Bridges of Madison County.
The Grand Rapids premiere is directed by Jason Marlett, with musical direction by Randall Burghart and choreography by Ashley Isenhoff. For more information, visit https://www.jtgr.org/.
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