Parade

Parade

March 14, 2025 — March 23, 2025

Civic Auditorium

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The powerful Tony Award-winning musical Parade tells the heartbreaking true story of Leo Frank, a man accused of murder, and the tragic events that followed.
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Jewish man from Brooklyn living in Georgia, stands trial for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker he employed. Even though he maintains his innocence, he is already condemned by the public, and a sensationalist newspaper publisher along with a false testimony from a janitor seal his fate. The few people who defend him include a governor who cares about justice and, eventually, his Southern wife, who finds the courage to become his strongest advocate.
With a soaring score by Jason Robert Brown and a deeply moving story by Alfred Uhry, Parade explores themes of religious intolerance, political injustice, racial tension, and the enduring power of love in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Parade Book by Alfred Uhry Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Co-Conceived and Directed on Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE

Parade is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

  • Leo Frank – Jordan Bruner
  • Lucille Frank – Sarah Aiello
  • Jim Conley – Este’Fan Kizer
  • Hugh Dorsey/Ensemble – Hal Hobson-Morse
  • Gov. John Slaton/Ensemble – Joby Hertel
  • Sally Slaton/Ensemble – Maria Welser
  • Tom Watson/Ensemble – Logan Awe
  • Judge Roan/Ensemble – Lou Price
  • Mrs. Phagan/Ensemble – Elsa Halifax
  • Minnie McKnight/Angela/Ensemble – Pastor Karen Moorman
  • Newt Lee/Ensemble – DaMarius G. Harp
  • Luther Rosser/Ensemble – Asa Davis
  • Young Soldier/Ensemble – Josh Cavalli
  • Old Soldier/Ensemble – Alan Moerdyk
  • Mary Phagan – Maggie Martin
  • Frankie Epps – Peter Bryant
  • Britt Craig – Brett Gowen
  • Riley/Ensemble – Marvinetta Penn
  • Iola Stover/Ensemble – Ava Grunder
  • Monteen/Ensemble – lzabella Albarran
  • Essie/Ensemble – Lily Evans
  • Mr. Peavy/Ensemble – Zach Thomas*
  • Officer Ivey /Ensemble – Kevyn Roessler*
  • Detective Starnes/Ensemble – Philip Borkholder
  • Guard/Ensemble – Alex Cole
  • MacDaniel/Ensemble – Christopher S. Blades
  • Ensemble – Julieta Del Toro*, Amy Leskowski, Amy Wills, Carlee Stoker

CREW

  • Floor Managers-Brian Magnuson, Elia Ingerham
  • Light Board Operator-Kristin Tyrrell
  • A1 Operator-Brian R. Bay
  • A2 Operator-Torri Jo Mitchell
  • Floor/ Fly crew-Brandon Wolfgang, Ace Terrentine, Piper Gregory
  • Dressers-Kelsey Jordan, Eliana Tangeman, Autumn Norris
  • Follow Spot Operators-Chris Sargeant, Reed Shilts
  • Playback Operator-Elvin E. East
  • Director – Mike Artis
  • Music Director – Marie McColley-Kerstetter
  • Choreographer – Sara Sherman
  • Scenic Designer – Justin Muse
  • Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
  • Lighting Designer – Elliot Odette
  • Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Stage Manager/Assistant Director – Stacey Jaeger
  • Assistant Stage Managers – Elia Ingerham, Brian Magnuson
  • Stage Management Advisor – Val Glasscock
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Dominic Lannon, Jacob Miller                                          
  • Charge Painter – Justin Muse
  • Scenic Artists – David Kyhn, Paige Billian
  • Stitchers – Isabella Balden, Camille Van Dien, Addie Gorden
  • Master Electrician – Ben Arnett
  • Audio Engineer – Emma Pegouske
  • Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Mitchell
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
  • Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
  • Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
This production includes the use of water-based haze, pulsing lights, simulated weapons, racial slurs, antisemitism, a depiction of a hanging, and references and suggestions of sexual assault.
This production is performed in two acts with a 15-minute intermission.
Community Poster Performance Conversation: On Sunday, March 16, 2025, join Director Mike Artis, Marvinetta Woodley-Penn and members of the cast of Parade after the performance to discuss this powerful show. This event is for all ticketholders and will immediately follow the performance in the Civic Auditorium.
Community Partner: B’nai B’rith International
Performance Dates
  • Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
  • Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM (Community Post-Performance Conversation)
  • Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not offer further advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness, or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the Box Office at 269-343-1313.

Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.