Exclusive Interview: Griffin Binnicker from ‘Parade’
While it seems the current trend on Broadway is to lighter shows that bring down the house with catchy pop tunes and impressive dancing, there are some shows that, instead, provide commentary through a deeper and perhaps darker story. There are so many stories within world history that speak to current societal experiences, providing a timely glimpse into how humans are doomed to repeat things until we learn from them. Parade is one such show, a dramatization of the real-life trial and death of Jewish American Leo Frank in the early 20th century. This classic Jason Robert Brown musical revival just began its national tour and before its arrival in Detroit, we were able to speak with actor Griffin Binnicker, who plays Tom Watson.
In this exclusive interview, Griffin Binnicker discusses what drew him to Parade and how his character, Tom Watson, factors into the musical’s narrative. Binnicker also shares his thoughts about the timeliness of Parade, why sharing stories like this one is so important, and what he hopes audiences walk away from. Interested in how this show has pushed him as an actor? Want to know that he looks for on each stop on the tour? Listen in to this interview and learn more about this moving musical and actor, Griffin Binnicker, who is helping to bring it to life!
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Catch Griffin Binnicker in Parade at the Fisher Theatre!
Parade arrives in Detroit on February 25th and runs at the Fisher Theatre until March 9th. Get your tickets from Broadway in Detroit, and we’ll see you there! And if you’re not in the Metro Detroit area, you can catch Parade on its North American Tour when it comes to a city near you!
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