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Given the success of Parade, is anyone privy to why they didn’t stunt cast and run for another month or so? Skylar, Jeremy, Brandon?

ijest22 said: "Given the success of Parade, is anyone privy to why they didn’t stunt cast and run for another month or so? Skylar, Jeremy, Brandon?"

I wondered this myself but I think I trust that they have enough data behind the scenes to know they probably predicted they would have lost more money this way or it just wasn't practical for other reasons (e.g. maybe other cast would be unavailable so the cost of replacing them all would have offset any potential gains).

ijest22 said: "Given the success of Parade, is anyone privy to why they didn’t stunt cast and run for another month or so? Skylar, Jeremy, Brandon?"

I guess the major question is whether this would have sold during any extention without the original leads (Ben & Micaela). They are inextricably linked to the roles in this production. The production has been a success due to the leads,the excellent supporting cast. And Michael Arden's direction. Perhaps the producers felt better to go out on a high note.

BETTY22 said: "I don't understand why this is closing.

In these ugly times when folks are chatting 'jews will not replace us,' we need shows like Parade.



It's a limited run. That is why it's closing.

Bailee Endebrock was also on tonight, for the Nurse and others. I liked this show very much - it’s powerful at the right moments and timely too - yet it felt like something was lacking for some reason. Not such a big deal though in the end.

Arden’s direction was well worth his Tony - he brings out the best in every member of this big company. Pay attention to Watson and the Slatons up in the balconies during Leo’s trial!

I loved Platt but wasn’t really impressed by Diamond’s accent(s?). Sean Allan Krill, Paul Alexander Nolan, and Jay Armstrong Johnson are doing the best work of their Broadway careers. Alex Joseph Grayson nearly stops the show in each act.

I was won over by Mouton’s Riley and he had a solid rapport with Courtnee Carter.

I totally get what people are saying about the young soldier and his sound design. It greatly improved from those first couple minutes, but still, I thought Sweeney Todd had better sound design, at least from my seat. JMO.

Tom Murray conducted and told me JRB is out of town and prob won’t make it to closing. Shame - I thought team music was going to pull a Bridges and let him conduct his own score one more time.

That score is good enough, it’s got some highlights but a few clunkers too. “This Is Not Over Yet” received a mid-show ovation, which felt so great to be a part of. Also striking to compare that to the pin drop silence when Platt recited the sh’ma about a half hour later.

Stage door was packed tonight. Per usual, Platt and Diamond didn’t sign, they came out together and smiled and waved to us. I saw Grayson sneak out with his wife - met him last week, BTW, nice guy. Krill, Erin Rose Doyle (remember that name), Jake Pedersen, and a couple of the other factory girls signed. I think Howard McGillin signed? I saw him exit the theater but the crowd kinda blocked him after, and he never came my way.

Farewell, Parade. I miss you already.

Updated On: 8/6/23 at 12:04 AM

This was a remarkable revival, and I am so glad I got to see this. I normally can't stand Ben Platt, but his performance in this did not bother me in the slightest which is a testament to how good his Leo Frank was. Micaela Diamond was absolutely radiant as Lucille. The entire supporting cast was also stellar. Michael Arden's direction was breathtaking. Just a really solid revival all around.

does anyone think this will go on tour?

Broadway Flash said: "does anyone think this will go on tour?"

I hope this does. It would be fairly easy to stage on tour. And this was one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time, so I’d love it to tour. Even sans Ben and Micaela, who were fabulous, I think Arden’s staging is such a star that it would tour incredibly well.

I'm so happy that this show got a second life on Broadway and was a huge success this time around! JRB's score is absolutely beautiful. Also, I am happy that the true story behind this musical is being seen once more to serve as a reminder of how we were in the past and hopefully make a change for the future. It's sad though that anti-semetic hate still rages on in America. Hopefully, this show will tour across America to further spread the story. Happy trails to Parade!

Broadway Flash said: "does anyone think this will go on tour?"

I don't know...I don't think the material brought the audiences as much as Ben and Michaela? Maybe? I wouldn't hold your breath for a tour any time soon.

hearthemsing22 said: "Broadway Flash said: "does anyone think this will go on tour?"

I don't know...I don't think the material brought the audiences as much as Ben and Michaela? Maybe? I wouldn't hold your breath for a tour any time soon."

Alex Joseph Grayson mentioned in an Instagram live stream with the Into The Woods tour understudies that a national tour is being planned!

Such a marvelous production of an exquisite show. Do we know if the production recouped at all? I'm assuming they were close to if they hadn't.

Any news about a tour of this magnificent production?

With all the movie to stage shows and theme park entertainment, it was a joy to see this show.