kyleham Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Encores did it again. After an amazing production of Into The Woods (Now on Broadway), they bring us another production...Parade! It is unfortunate, this production was only 5 days. The subject matter is so relevant today even though it is based on a true story from the 1920's. An all star cast lead by the brilliant Ben Platt. I do hope they can figure out a way to bring this to Broadway as a new group of theater goes deserve too see this. Although, the premise is depressing it is riveting! Lastly, it received stellar reviews. thomas, + WilliamM and + sam.fitzpatrick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ BenjaminNicholas Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I love the score/show, but I can't stand Ben Platt. However, I'm in the minority on this. Encores did well with this one. musclestuduws and Marc in Calif 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynyc Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I am also not a huge fan of Ben, but he was perfect for this role. (And age appropriate.) Sang it well, and although his "Come Up To My Office" wasn't as over the top as the original, it still skeeved me out. The director's choice to leave him sitting in his "cell" for the curtain call was very powerful. He was brought some water, paced a bit, etc. It was unsettling as the audience chatted and caught up, came and went, to have that reminder of his captivity right in front of us. Michael Arden has really become a director to watch. thomas, + Lucky and musclestuduws 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleham Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 And now it's coming to Broadway. Wise move. I hope it does as well as the other City Center transfer Into The Woods. Marc in Calif and musclestuduws 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynyc Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Another recently announced transfer, this will move to the Jacobs theater with previews starting in February, opening in April, and closing August. I'm fortunate to live near the theater district and can walk to box offices to save the fees, but a friend who loves Ben Platt almost got tickets on line clicking on the first listing when putting "Parade Broadway" as the search. Called me to query about the high fees, and of course she was on a secondary site. Telecharge's fees are bad enough, but buying through BroadwayWorld or ticketnetwork is just a scam. I enjoyed this difficult piece, but don't need to see it again. kyleham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclestuduws Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) On 11/9/2022 at 10:49 AM, BenjaminNicholas said: I love the score/show, but I can't stand Ben Platt. However, I'm in the minority on this. Encores did well with this one. I can’t stand Ben Platt either. I’ll probably see Parade once/if he’s replaced. Otherwise I won’t bother. Edited January 27, 2023 by musclestuduws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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