Synopsis
Set in the early 20th century, 'Parade' tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in Atlanta, Georgia, who is accused of murdering a young girl named Mary Phagan. The musical explores the deeply rooted prejudice and injustice of the American South during this time, as Frank faces a trial fueled by sensationalism, anti-Semitism, and political ambition. His wife, Lucille, fights to prove his innocence, and their relationship strengthens as they endure the challenges of the case. Ultimately, the story is a poignant examination of societal flaws, love, and the human cost of injustice.
Characters
- Leo Frank (lead)
- Lucille Frank (lead)
- Mary Phagan (supporting)
- Frankie Epps (supporting)
- Governor John Slaton (supporting)
- Hugh Dorsey (supporting)
- Jim Conley (supporting)
- Britt Craig (supporting)
- Judge Roan (supporting)
- Tom Watson (supporting)
Musical Numbers
- The Old Red Hills of Home
- The Dream of Atlanta
- How Can I Call This Home?
- The Picture Show
- Leo at Work / What Am I Waiting For?
- Interrogation: I Am Trying to Remember
- Big News!
- There Is a Fountain / It Don't Make Sense
- The Trial: People of Atlanta
- Twenty Miles from Marietta