Parade (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (990)
See it if everyone should see this-- full stop. It's one of the greatest musicals ever written and is more timely than ever.
Don't see it if you only enjoy musicals that are light-hearted/comedic.
See it if You are interested in Jewish History
Don't see it if No reason not to see this play
See it if The acting is beyond spectacular. Not a happy tale, but the songs will pull you right in to this powerful tale.
Don't see it if It’s an important story. I can’t think of a reason not to see it.
See it if You want a play filled with talented actors able to tell a sad unconvenient truth with grace and poetry
Don't see it if You want a lighthearted play or don't want to know or to think about a shameful act occurred not too long ago
See it if Such a moving show with an incredible cast and score. I can’t wait to see it again! Update* Saw it again and it's truly a masterful piece!
Don't see it if Not ready to shed some tears, and are not a fan of investigative stories.
See it if you want to see a great Broadway production. Great entertainment with a stunning cast. Broadway at its best!
Don't see it if you don't want to see a play about injustice.
See it if you want to see a perfect show: dynamic performances, clever staging, beautiful songs, and a timely message about the justice system.
Don't see it if you are troubled by shows about antisemitism and racial injustice. Read more
See it if You appreciate great theatre…in all respects! One of the bedt plays I’ve seen in a long time! Exquisite!
Don't see it if Nothing…only superlatives!
Critic Reviews (30)
CRITIC’S PICK: “What struck me even more vividly in this well-judged and timely revival is the quick path hysteria has always burned through the American spirit if fanned by media, politicians and prejudice of any kind. ”
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"... Michael Arden’s heart-piercing new production ... makes a masterful case for giving the show a new hearing—and what you hear at this 'Parade,' as sung by a splendid cast led by Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, will echo for a long time to come."
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“It’s a rare and thrilling gift when a musical presents a song that stirs up a legitimate lump in your throat. ’Parade,’ back in a banner revival, sees its stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond work that special magic twice with a pair of duets, one hopeful and one crushing. Memo: Bring tissues.”
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"... this is the rare musical that improves in its second act. Freer from just being a play-by-play of history, it begins to pursue insights about the texture of it ..."
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“ ‘Parade’ does, in a sense, resemble the event of its title. The route is mapped out. We know where it will lead, and how it will end.”
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“With a cast as fine as it is large, led by Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond...’Parade’ is as commanding as any musical revival to hit Broadway in years.”
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"The strengths here include a wonderful supporting performance from Kelli Barrett, playing the mother of the murdered girl ... and also from Sean Allan Krill, playing the Georgia governor ..."
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“This theatrically thrilling revival of ‘Parade’ teaches lessons that still need to be learned from a wicked past that haunts us still.”
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