‘Parade’ Music and Technical Aspects | The Box Seat Babes Podcast

While Parade might have left Detroit and moved on with its North American tour, this musical’s impact will live in our minds forever. This timely story about the conviction and unjust murder of Leo Frank couldn’t have come at a better time, as injustices in our country are becoming increasingly more apparent. It serves of a reminder of the treatment of others not that long ago in American history and the dangerous patterns we’re bound to face if we don’t take a moment to reflect and attempt to do better, collectively. Parade has so much power in its story, as we discussed in the first episode, however, there is just as much to break down with the music, staging, and direction this incredible show has taken.
In this second part of our Parade Discussion, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss all the additional wow factors that this touring stage musical was able to pack into its two and a half hours of run time. What was so striking about the stage and how the actors used it? What did the visibility of the conductor signal to both of the hosts? Listen to this episode of The Box Seat Babes podcast to find all those answers!
Parade is currently touring across North America! Catch this poignant and timely musical when it arrives in a city near you! Don’t miss other upcoming shows from Broadway in Detroit’s 2024-2025 season, such as Kimberly Akimbo, Book of Mormon, and The Wiz! Grab your tickets for these shows and more! Have you seen this revival of Parade before? Did you enjoy it? What did you think of this episode? Let us know your thoughts on social media @boxseatbabes! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with friends and follow us on all major social media platforms.
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Recommended articles about the North American tour of Parade
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Recorded on 02/27/2025