Parade (Brown): Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Parade is based on the true trial of Leo Frank, a Jewish man accused of a crime against a young girl in Georgia in 1913. As Frank faces a biased legal system and public prejudice, his wife Lucille becomes an unexpected advocate for justice. Parade explores the complexity of human nature and the pursuit of truth in the face of injustice.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1998)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Drama / Historical
Setting: 1860s, 1910s / USA (Georgia)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Jason Robert Brown
Book: Alfred Uhry
Awards
Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Musical (1999)
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1999)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1999)➝
Licensing
Parade is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Blues, Dark, Detectives, Dramatic, Folk, History, Jazz, Marriage, One-Word, Prison, Sung-Through, Teen Roles, Tragedy, True Story
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Last Reviewed: March 9, 2026