Parade Reviews

Washington Post- Highly Recommended

"..."Parade" tells the story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man who was scapegoated, imprisoned and ultimately lynched over the murder of 13-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan. The show is a parable of antisemitism, first and foremost, but also tribalism and intolerance run rampant."

MetroWeekly- Somewhat Recommended

"...Beset by slack pacing, an audio mix that doesn't always resonate clearly in the house, and the creators' urge to fit in the perspectives of seemingly all of Atlanta, Parade loses step before its finale. The show's view on this vexing chapter in American history comes through, but taxingly, like a soldier marching through molasses."

MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended

"..."'Parade' is playing the Kennedy Center and we're not changing one word." It's rare for a composer to publicly clarify a Broadway tour will perform as contracted and as written, but these are unusual times. Given its political themes, speculation abounded earlier this year that "Parade" might clash with the new direction of the national cultural center or that the creative team might pull out in protest. But at last, "Parade" has arrived in DC with portentous timing."

BroadwayWorld- Highly Recommended

"...Chernin and Suskauer aren't the only excellent singers in Parade. Jenny Hickman (Mrs. Phagan) movingly sings "My Child Will Forgive Me." As Jim Conley, Ramone Nelson's enormous voice stands out in both acts. And understudy Brian Vaughn owns the demanding role of Governor Slaton who does some evolving of his own, elegantly goaded by Lucille Frank to do the right thing."

DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended

"...The first act is a relentless, riveting carnival of injustice. Set after a prologue in which a Southern soldier (Trevor James) says goodbye to his lady-love before going off to fight the Yankees, the context is clear. The title Parade refers to an annual celebration of Confederate Memorial Day, in its 50th year when a 13-year-old factory worker, Mary Phagan (Olivia Goosman), is raped and murdered in Frank's factory."