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 trials and tribulations when the husband, Leo Frank, is wrongfully convicted for the murder of a 13-year old factory worker.

After an extensive, yet flawed trial heavily influenced by inaccuracy, discrimination, media sensation, deceit, and false information, Leo Frank is imprisoned, and eventually lynched. This unfortunate 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 Leo Frank’s tale is eerily timeless, horrific, and gut-punching, ‘Parade’ is a true work of art, exploring faith, humanity, and devotion, and is guaranteed to ring true long after the curtain falls.

Not only does it serve as a stark reminder that history often repeats itself, but also reminds of the power of art to 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

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. that one production that everybody must see at least once in their lives.

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 a large amount of nominations.

What to expect

From the hair-raising relevance of the themes ‘Parade’ touches on to the compelling score featuring much adored songs such as ‘This is Not Over Yet’, ‘The Old Red Hills of Home’, and ‘All the Wasted Time’; from the exceptional visuals to the charisma and jaw-dropping performances by the world-renowned cast; from the enthralling tale with the fierce love between husband and wife at the core; to the the breathtaking display of artistic genius - ‘Parade’ is marching on, and will leave you completely at a loss for words.

Des Moines Civic Center Information

and then some, the Des Moines Civic Center is the place to be this summer!

From the ultra-modern lighting and sound to the design of the Des Moines Civic Center, from the luxurious seating spread across various levels to give you crystal-clear sight-lines to the impressive amenities, from safe parking in abundance to the friendly staff always ready to assist, your experience at the Des Moines Civic Center promises to be one for the books!

For more information, please contact the Des Moines Civic Center directly by telephone or their website.

Ticket Information

Expecting that a production as acclaimed as ‘Parade’ will break the bank? Yes, under normal circumstances they would - but not this time around! Tickets are priced to go from as low as $32, and at that steal, they are guaranteed to sell out fast. You can get your tickets from the Des Moines Civic Center’s box office, or the trusted online marketplace, Ticket Squeeze. For your convenience, 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 Des Moines Civic Center’s box office, a primary vendor, or www.TicketSqueeze.com, your tickets will remain valid for the new date.