A musical about bigotry arrives at a Kennedy Center transformed by Trump
Summary
The musical "Parade," which covers the historical trial and lynching of Leo Frank, ends its national tour at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center recently experienced changes under President Trump's leadership and faces criticism due to his administration's ties to figures with extremist views. Despite this, the show's creator insists on performing the musical unchanged.Key Facts
- "Parade" is a musical about the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish man falsely accused of murder.
- The musical is concluding its national tour at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
- President Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center, making changes to its leadership and programming.
- The Trump administration is criticized for having officials with ties to antisemitic extremists.
- Some artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center due to its association with Trump.
- Jason Robert Brown, creator of "Parade," insists on performing the show unchanged at the Kennedy Center.
- The trial of Leo Frank in the early 1900s was marked by antisemitism and racial tension.
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