Jenny Fellner and Euan Morton in the Ford's Theatre production of "Parade." Photo by T. Charles Erickson
Performance Dates
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The Tony Award-winning musical drama Parade features the true story of Leo Frank’s trial and lynching in early 20th-century Atlanta. Ostracized for his faith and Northern heritage, Jewish factory manager Leo Frank is accused of murdering a teenaged factory girl the day of the annual Confederate Memorial Day parade. Alfred Uhry’s award-winning book and Jason Robert Brown’s rousing, colorful and haunting score illuminate a circus of conflicting accounts, false testimony and mishandled evidence in a town reeling with social and racial tension. Isolated from the world, Leo develops a new and deeper love for his wife, who tirelessly crusades for his freedom.
Cast
Performer
Role
Leo Frank
Lucille Frank
Monteen
Mrs. Phagan; Sally Slaton
Old Soldier; Judge Roan; Peavy; Guard
Swing
Essie
Officer Ivey; Tom Watson
Minnie McKnight; Angela
Young Soldier; Frankie Epps; Guard
Swing
Hugh Dorsey
Swing
Swing
Newt Lee; Jim Conley; Riley
Governor Slayton; Guard
Britt Craig; Guard
Luther Rosser; Officer Starnes
Iola Stover
Lila; Mary Phagan
Creative Team
Playwright
Director
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Choreographer for musicals
Musical Director
Sound Designer
Composer
Book Writer
Lyricist
Lighting Designer