PARADE: Coming to Footlighters Theater June 1st

May 12, 2018 - Berwyn, PA - On Friday, June 1st, the oldest community theater on the Main Line will open its final show of the season: Footlighters Theater presents Jason Robert Brown’s Parade. Based on a true story, a Brooklyn-raised Jewish outsider (Leo Frank) is wrongfully accused and convicted of murdering a young girl. The inspirational musical follows both this miscarriage of justice and the beautiful love story between Frank and his loyal wife, Lucille. The actual 1913 trial of Leo Frank raised issues of anti-Semitism and social justice in early 20th century America, ultimately leading to the founding of the Anti-Defamation League.

Melody Dougherty returns to direct this inspiring piece after her wildly successful production of Godspell here last spring. She is joined again by the talented production team of Richard Lewis (Music Director), Cindy Mack (Stage Manager) and Chloe Sierka (Choreographer).

Parade begins on Friday June 1st and runs weekends through June 16th. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8pm. Matinees will be offered both Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Tickets are available online for just $18 (advance purchase is not required but recommended to avoid disappointment) with discounts available for children 12 & under and groups of 10 or more. Season subscriptions are now also available for our upcoming 90th Anniversary Season. Order online at www.footlighterstheater.com or visit our box office prior to performances. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Footlighters community theater is located at 58 Main Avenue in Berwyn, PA 19312, just two blocks from the Berwyn Train station (Paoli/Thorndale line). On-street parking is available, and patrons also have access to the church parking lot across the street. Many dining options are available within walking distance of the theater.

ABOUT FOOTLIGHTERS THEATER

Footlighters Theatre is the Main Line’s oldest community theater providing premier theater arts productions for the region. We produce a five show season of plays including at least two musicals in an intimate 110-seat historical converted church that dates back to 1888. We also offer an annual Broadway fundraiser production. We are committed to both producing outstanding productions and the education of our community in the theatrical arts. We are a 501c3 non-profit entity and welcome individual donations and corporate partnerships by those persons and companies that wish to promote arts in our community. Founded in 1929, we celebrate our 90th season in 2018-19.