Let music break the silence of injustice in this must-see performance.

Lowell House Opera, in collaboration with Harvard Hillel, is proud to present “Parade in Concert: The Trial Behind the Tragedy.” This unique production interweaves haunting songs from Jason Robert Brown’s musical with real testimony from the historic 1913 trial of Leo Frank.

Parade dramatizes the real-life trial of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongly accused of murder in Marietta, Georgia. Through the lens of this tragic event, Parade explores the pervasive antisemitism and racism within the legal system, culminating in Frank’s lynching and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan.

To bring the story to life in an impactful way, this production will feature archival materials—letters, newspaper headlines, affidavits—read by actors in place of the original script. These materials, projected behind the performers, will deepen the audience's understanding of the historical context while the instrumentalists perform on stage with the vocalists.

Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets today, first-come, first-serve! Please be advised that by signing up, you are committing to being present.

This is a free event, but donations are encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau's free legal services for low-income community members. To learn more about this impactful organization, visit their website here.