This stirring, Tony Award-winning musical explores the endurance of love and hope against seemingly insurmountable odds, telling the true story of Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jewish man accused of murder in 1913 Atlanta. Innovative, daring, and filled with soaring music, Parade is a moving love story, a riveting murder mystery, a gripping courtroom drama and a powerful exploration of innocence and naïveté coming face-to-face with ignorance and prejudice.
Acclaimed director Gary Griffin, who directed the original Broadway production of composer Jason Robert Brown’s Honeymoon in Vegas and the world premiere of his The Trumpet of the Swan at the Kennedy Center, stages an intimate revival of this celebrated musical. With a book by playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a score by Brown (The Last Five Years,The Bridges of Madison County) that combines folk, rock, R&B and gospel, Parade ends WT’s 25th Anniversary Season with spectacular impact.
Showtimes
Evenings Tuesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm Sundays 6pm
Matinees Saturdays 3pm Sundays 2pm select Wednesdays at 3pm
Advisory: This production contains scenes of violence, and the use of strobe lights, loud noises and gunshots.
This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
There is no late seating or readmittance.
For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.
Sunday, June 18, 2017 after the matinee performance
Are you curious about the world that surrounds your favorite plays? Sunday Spotlight offers access to the finest speakers, scholars and cultural leaders. This one-hour event takes place following the Sunday matinee performance of Parade on June 18and extends the conversation on our stages by featuring an expert in an area connected to the play. Rabbi Steve Lowenstein from Am Shalom will discuss with WT Artistic Producer Geoff Button his knowledge of the Leo Frank case and its legacy in American society. Seating is limited. RSVP is required. Save the date!
The Making of... Parade
Monday, June 26, 2017 at 6:30pm Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our productions? For each production, we will offer insight into a different aspect of creating theatre. Enjoy a short and lively presentation by our actors, designers or other experts who will walk you through the process of preparing for and executing a production. Seating is limited. RSVP is required. Save the date!
Post-Show Conversation: The Word
Join us after every Tuesday evening performance (excluding previews and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute discussion of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
Post-Show Conversation: The Artist
Join us after every Wednesday evening performance (excluding previews and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute talk-back featuring actors from the production, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
Pre-Show Conversation: Up Close
Join us at 6:45pm before every Thursday evening performance (excluding previews and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute primer on the context and content of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
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PARADE First Rehearsal
PARADE First Rehearsal
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PARADE - Director Interview
+ Gary Griffin explains his directorial vision for honoring the material of Jason Robert Brown and discovering the love, passion and connection woven in the narrative of PARADE.