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 more...
Adinah Alexander, known for her role in the original cast of Parade, has also graced Broadway in Kinky Boots, Wicked, and The Wedding Singer, while showcasing her talent Off-Broadway and on television in shows like "Nurse Jackie" and "Law and Order." more...
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Rob Ashford, who directed and choreographed the critically acclaimed production of Parade at the Donmar Warehouse, earning Olivier nominations for both his direction and choreography, has an illustrious career with numerous Tony and Olivier nominations across various Broadway and London productions. more...
Diana Brownstone, who was part of the original cast of Hal Prince’s "Parade" at Lincoln Center Theatre, has also graced the stage in notable productions such as Hal Prince’s Broadway revival of "Candide" and the original revival cast of "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". more...
Carolee Carmello, a three-time Tony Award nominee, earned a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for her portrayal of Lucille Frank in the original Broadway production of Parade. more...
Brent Carver, a celebrated Canadian actor, delivered a memorable performance as Leo Frank in the original cast of the musical *Parade* at Lincoln Center in 1998, a role that earned him a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. more...
John Hickok, who created the role of Governor Slaton in the original Broadway production of PARADE, has an extensive career that includes notable performances and directorial achievements both on and off Broadway. more...
Christy Carlson Romano made her Broadway debut in the musical *Parade*, portraying the tragic role of a young girl murdered in the factory where she worked. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Brent Carver was nominated but did not win.
1999 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Brent Carver was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Carolee Carmello was nominated but did not win.
1998 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Brent Carver won.
Outstanding Actress - Musical: Carolee Carmello won.
Production Team
Howell Binkley Lighting Designer
Patricia Birch Choreographer
Jonathan Deans Sound Designer
Judith Dolan Costume Designer
Riccardo Hernandez Scenic Designer
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Harold Prince Director
Don Sebesky Orchestrator
Eric Stern Musical Director
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