Parade at Des Moines Civic Center

Parade The Musical

The tale is well-known: It is 1913, and a young Jewish American couple is faced with many hardships when the husband, Leo Frank, is wrongfully convicted for the murder of a 13-year old factory worker.

As a result of a flawed trial fuelled by discord, bigotry, mob mentality, and corruption, 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 heartrending and sometimes shocking, ‘Parade’ is a true work 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 call into question, illuminate, and reflect. It’s been over a century since Leo Frank’s trial, and still audience members are moved and changed by the poignancy of this tale.

Awards and recognition

At the hands and from the minds of composer Jason Robert Brown, writer Alfred Uhry, and director Michael Arden, a wonderfully memorable theatrical experience was created. 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 you were still wondering whether it would be worth it, let the colossal amounts of accolades do the talking. To date ‘Parade’ has racked up no less than four Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards, among a large amount of nominations.

What to expect

From the hair-raising relevance of the themes ‘Parade’ touches on to the magnificent score moving from earnest to showstopper in the blink of an eye; from the visually striking imagery to the charisma and all round exceptional performances by the acclaimed cast; from the gripping 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.

Des Moines Civic Center Information

If you were to catch a fresh-off-Broadway production such as ‘Parade’, you’d expect the venue to be one of the best, the Des Moines Civic Center is it!

From the ultra-modern lighting and sound to the setting and architecture of the Des Moines Civic Center, from the comfortable seating on different levels for those unobstructed sight-lines you want to the impressive amenities, from safe parking in abundance to the helpful staff, your experience at the Des Moines Civic Center promises to be one for the books!

Please contact the Des Moines Civic Center by telephone or their website for more information.

Ticket Information

Expecting that a production as successful and in demand as ‘Parade’ will break the bank? Normally they would - but Des Moines, you’re getting lucky! Ticket prices start from as low as $25, and with a bargain like that, they are guaranteed to sell out fast. Get yours now from the Des Moines Civic Center’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!

Should your preferred performance of ‘Parade’ be cancelled, all official tickets will be refunded. In the event where the performance is postponed, and provided you have obtained your tickets from a legitimate source such as the Des Moines Civic Center’s box office, a primary vendor, or www.TicketSqueeze.com, your tickets will remain valid for the new date.