Rose Parade Tickets

Parade is the name of a Broadway musical which has been in the picture for more than a decade. The very first production was seen in 1998 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, under the direction of Harold Prince. The story of this musical grips the audiences’ attention throughout the show. The book, on which the musical is based, is written by Alfred Uhry whereas the lyrics and music are given by Jason Robert Brown.
 


The enchanting story of this successful musical can be traced back a century ago. Parade is basically based on a real story from 1913, about a Jewish Factory Manager who was accused of murdering and raping a teenage employee. The manager, Leo Frank was sent to prison and sentenced to death. The events revolve around the trial and leads to the formation of a Jewish Civil Rights Organization. The writer Alfred Uhry personally knows the owner of this pencil factory in Geogria, therefore he has used first hand information about the events that took place there. 
 


The plot of the musical Parade begin with the time of American Civil War when a young soldier waves goodbye to his loved ones and then it shows the year 1913 when he is an old veteran preparing for the Confederate Memorial Day Parade. That is where the title of the musical came from. Loe Frank, at the same time is shown in a state of dissatisfaction with his wife, as well as the situation in the city. Frank’s wife also thinks that she’s not married to the right person but when it comes to a difficult situation, she supports her husband.  
 


A young girl named Mary goes to the factory in order to collect her pay from the manager (Frank) and she was found dead in the office the same night. Frank is woken up by two policemen the same night and asked to accompany them to the factory. A shocking situation takes place when the 13 year old Mary is seen dead at the factory, Frank gets arrested. Most of the people turn against Frank and insist to hang him. Whereas, his wife supports him to bits, saying that he is innocent. Leo Frank’s deep speech makes people feel for him, but he still gets hanged. The musical numbers throughout the show make the situations intense, as there is a great number which fits at every situation. The story takes many turns during Frank’s trial and various suspenseful and intense situations come across.
 


The success of Parade during the initial years led to its production in other countries and many cities within America. After it received much appreciation in America, the show was seen in Australia in 2006, followed by a 2007 production in London and Ireland. The year 2009 brought it to Los Angeles whereas this year the people of London can enjoy it once again. The musical has won 9 Tony Awards including the award for Best Score, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Set Design and Best Book. It also earned the Drama Desk Awards six times as well as various other local awards. The characters which are casted in Parade have really given their best, making it popular across the world. Some of the best songs which are heard in the show include ‘Feel the Rain Fall’, ‘Do It Alone’, ‘This is not Over Yet’, ‘Pretty Music’, ‘People Of Atlanta’ and various other.
 


Parade has been seen by people all over the world and its tour across the United States has attracted huge number of audience. If you love theatre and want to experience a live show full of thrill, exciting moments and suspense, then this musical is definitely a must see. Get the Parade tickets and enjoy the musical live!