Parade at CIBC Theatre

Parade The Musical

The true story of Leo Frank is familiar to most: A young Jewish American man is prosecuted for a murder he did not commit.

After an extensive, yet blemished trial heavily influenced by unfairness, prejudice, media sensation, corruption, and misinformation, Leo Frank is detained, and eventually lynched. This regrettable true event shaped the establishment of Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish civil rights organization, and on the opposite end, the Ku Klux Klan.

Even though the tale is heart-wrenching and sometimes shocking, ‘Parade’ is the very definition of art, delving into complex human emotions while being filled with hope, and is guaranteed to leave you contemplating it long after the curtain falls.

Not only does it shed light on the ills of society, but also reminds of the power of art to confront, illuminate, and reflect. No audience member has ever left ‘Parade’ unchanged and unmoved, goes to bed without thinking about the relevance of this tale, and nonchalant about what they have just witnessed.

Awards and recognition

When Alfred Uhry’s magnificent book, Jason Robert Brown’s exceptional music and lyrics, and Michael Arden’s direction came together in a gorgeous hotpot of true art, the remarkably layered, emotional, and passionate ‘Parade’ was born. Anybody and everybody that have experienced ‘Parade’ live on stage are in agreement - ‘Parade’ is eerily timeless, bleeds social commentary, yet exerts nothing but power, passion, and purpose.

If there were any doubts, let the proof be on the accolade shelf. To date ‘Parade’ has racked up no less than four Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards, among plenty of nominations.

What to expect

From the hair-raising relevance of the themes ‘Parade’ touches on to the magnificent score moving from profound to showstopper in the blink of an eye; from the visually striking imagery to the passion and precision and jaw-dropping performances by the stellar cast; from the captivating story; to the bits of razzle dazzle that adds to the experience as a whole - ‘Parade’ is marching on, and long after the theatre lights have dimmed and the doors closed, you’ll think about just how outstanding it was.

CIBC Theatre Information

If you were to experience a theatrical production to the calibre of ‘Parade’, you’d want the venue to be one of the best, the CIBC Theatre is it!

From the to-the-minute lighting and sound to the setting and architecture of the CIBC Theatre, from the comfortable seating spread across various levels for those unobstructed sight-lines you want to the fantastic amenities, from ample safe parking to the helpful staff, your experience at the CIBC Theatre promises to be one of your best yet!

Please contact the CIBC Theatre by telephone or their website for more information.

Ticket Information

Expecting that a production as acclaimed as ‘Parade’ will cost an arm and a leg? Normally they would - but Chicago, you’re getting lucky! Tickets are priced to go from as low as $67, and at that steal, they are guaranteed to sell out fast. Get yours now from the CIBC Theatre’s box office, or the trusted online marketplace, Ticket Squeeze. Alternatively, you can simply click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ link to be redirected and secure those premier seats now!

In the case of cancellation, all official tickets will be refunded. Should your preferred performance be postponed, and provided you have obtained your tickets from a legitimate source such as the CIBC Theatre’s box office, a primary vendor, or www.TicketSqueeze.com, your tickets will remain valid for the new date.