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NYTimes review rightfully highlights Micaela Diamond. So glad she’s getting the praise she deserves for her incredible performance.

Impressively, five stars from Time Out NY:

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/parade-musical-broadway-review-ben-platt-micaela-diamond-leo-frank

A Critic's Pick from Green, but i think he mentions Platt twice? Maybe three times? Interesting, and not an over the top rave that I think Parade was expecting.

Still, good for them- and these reviews are indeed solid, though I find myself as usual nodding in agreement with Helen Shaw in the New Yorker, who always seems to write from inside my own head.

I love this line from Jesse Green's review about JRB's score:

In this, his first Broadway show, he demonstrates the astonishing knack for dirty pastiche that has informed such follow-ups as “The Last Five Years,” “13” and “The Bridges of Madison County.” “Pastiche” because of his inerrant ear for just the right genre to fit any situation, in this case including Sousa-style marches, work songs, blues, swing ditties for the factory girls, a dainty waltz for the governor’s party. “Dirty” because he roughs them up with post-Sondheim technique, scraping the surface to bring up the blood.

I could totally see a world in which Diamond wins. Especially if Clark and Ashford (each already Tony winners) split some of the vote.

What an insanely strong category this year. A very exciting race.

For me I think the story would be better served as a play. The music just wasn’t memorable.

I don't see KA until Saturday, but after seeing Ashford last night, I would say the Tony is hers. Diamond is fine, but can't compare.

I think Parade is a better overall production. There isn't anything really new in this Sweeney besides Ashford's performance. (Groban was out last night, so I don't know about him) I also liked Camelot more than Sweeney, but it may have too many detractors.

Platt & Diamond really need to get out on every talk show & perform. If he does any TV interviews Platt needs to display humility & not dress too frigging weird. Now isn't the time to try to be Sam Smith. That won't impress older audiences. If he can keep from sabotaging himself, the show will be a big hit & he could get the Tony.

ElephantLoveMedley said: "I could totally see a world in which Diamond wins. Especially if Clark and Ashford (each already Tony winners) split some of the vote.

What an insanely strong category this year. A very exciting race."

Out of the leading actress candidates I’ve seen, I’d rank:

1) Clark

2) Diamond

3) Ashford (but I may be in the minority here)

I feel like Clark is giving the most nuanced, deep performance. Diamond is giving man excellent performance and I wouldn’t be mad if she won but Clark is carrying the show. I felt like Ashford was funny when she was doing her schtick but was sorta bland outside of that.

You’re so right! I forgot that that was this season for a moment lol. I think I’d put Sara above Diamond…

rattleNwoolypenguin said: "We can’t count out Sara Bareilles for that category as well. Her Baker’s Wife was SO fresh. So wonderful."

Lorne Cortney and Adrianna Hicks could both also be dark horses for nominations.

Can anyone comment on the stage height? Would orchestra front row seats be a neck-strain?

Alternatively, how is the front mezz experience? Does looking down at the stage ruin any visual effects?

I am glad people are enjoying it! Jake Pedersen as Frankie Epps was such a standout to me.

Updated On: 3/17/23 at 12:49 PM

inception said: "Platt needs to display humility & not dress too frigging weird. Now isn't the time to try to be Sam Smith. That won't impress older audiences."

The grossest and most cringe comment today. Barf.

Ben Platt is a beautiful dresser whose clothes are expensive, tailored and appropriate for any talk show he wants to be on. The end.

I understand the criticism of my comments. Probably my tastes in fashion are antiquated. I really didn't have in mind anything regarding gender expression. I guess lesson learned if that is how thecomment came across. I'm a 50 year old gay man. My tastes run more Tom Ford over Alessandro Michele. I don't find his clothes well tailored. I find them too baggy & weird.