Reviews

  • Marching Through History: Parade

    Parade first premiered on Broadway in 1998 with a score by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Alfred Uhry. The musical tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in Georgia who is accused of murdering a young girl named Mary Phagan in 1913. The trial, influenced by racial and religious

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  • Where We Belong at The Umbrella Arts Center: A Reflective Journey

    As a Native American woman and part of the Chickasaw Nation out of Ada, Oklahoma, I approached Where We Belong with a blend of curiosity and caution. Any critiques I have stem from my own lived experiences as a Native woman navigating stories that aim to reflect parts of my identity. This autobiographical piece by

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  • SpeakEasy Stage Bids Farewell to Paul Daigneault with a Story of Belonging: A Man of No Importance

    Running through March 22, A Man of No Importance is a heartfelt, poignant, and beautifully staged production that marks Paul Daigneault’s final show as Artistic Director of SpeakEasy Stage—a fitting farewell for the visionary who founded the company in 1992. Based on the 1994 film, with a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty,

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