Parade
Book by Alfred Uhry
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Co-conceived by Harold Prince
Music Direction by Michael Mahler
Choreographed by Ericka Mac
Directed by Gary Griffin
About the Play
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.
Meet the Artists
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Larry Adams* (Old Soldier/Judge Roan) |
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Patrick Andrews* |
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Brianna Borger* (Lucille Frank) |
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Jonathan Butler-Duplessis* (Jim Conley) |
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McKinley Carter* (Mrs. Phagan/Sally Slaton) |
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Devin DeSantis* (Britt Craig/Young Soldier, u/s Leo Frank) |
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Kevin Gudahl* (Hugh Dorsey) |
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Derek Hasenstab* (Governor John Slaton) |
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Nicole Michelle Haskins (Minola "Minnie" McKnight/Angela) |
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Caroline Heffernan (Mary Phagan) |
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Lindsay Maron (Essie) |
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Zoe Nadal (Monteen) |
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Jake Nicholson (Frankie Epps) |
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Jeff Parker* (Tom Watson) |
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Leryn Turlington (Iola Stover) |
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Jonah D. Winston (Newt Lee/Riley) |
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Curtis Bannister (u/s Jim Conley/Newt Lee/Riley) |
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Nick Graffagna (u/s Frankie Epps/Young Soldier/Ensemble) |
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Michael Potsic (u/s Governor Slaton/Britt Craig/Tom Watson/Ensemble) |
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John Ruess* (u/s Hugh Dorsey/Judge Roan/Old Soldier/Ensemble) |
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Colette Todd* (u/s Lucille/Mrs. Phagan/Sally) |
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Eunice Woods (u/s Minola "Minnie" McKnight/Angela) |
Alfred Uhry (Book)
Jason Robert Brown (Music & Lyrics)
Harold Prince (Co-Conceived by)
Gary Griffin (Director)
Michael Mahler (Music Director)
Erika Mac (Choreographer)
Nick Moran (CFM Contractor)
Matt Deitchman (Associate Music Director & Piano/Conductor)
Scott Davis (Scenic Designer)
Mara Blumenfeld (Costume Designer)
Christine Binder (Lighting Designer)
Ray Nardelli (Sound Designer)
David Castellanos* (Production Stage Manager)
Mallory Jane Bass* (Assistant Stage Manager)
Tyrone Phillips (Assistant Director)
*Denotes Memebers of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
Reviews
“[A] powerful staging. Exceptionally fresh and relevant!”
“A mighty achievement! Jason Robert Brown’s soaring score is played and sung brilliantly.”
“Highly Recommended! A superb revival!”
“Outstanding! If you’re a [Jason Robert] Brown fan, this is one you simply can’t afford to miss!”
“An intimate, emotionally resonant [and] beautifully performed revival.”
“Five stars! [The] cast is sheer perfection!”
“Highly Recommended! This production is gorgeous!”
“Exhilarating! A must-see piece of theater that deserves to be one of the summer’s biggest hits.”
“Highly Recommended! A gripping journey…superbly directed by Gary Griffin.”
“[This] smartly crafted musical [has] one of the best scores of the 90s.”
Special Events
Save the dates now for these special events!
Accessible Performances
ASL-Interpreted performance: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 7:30pm
Open-Captioned performance: Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday Spotlight
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 18 and 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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