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Posted by:	Chazwaza 06:22 pm EDT 03/15/14
In reply to:	re: Titanic - Ann 01:55 pm EDT 03/15/14

But Parade isn't about whether or not Leo is hanged... that is the main thrust of the plot, but the heart of the story and what the show is about is what happens to Leo and Lucille from before the murder up to when his terrible fate is finally enacted. And it's of course about many other things as well, politics, community, class, etc. But that's why I think Parade works... because it working as a show doesn't depend on you not knowing whether or not he is hanged. Also, I remember when I saw it, even though they cut away and don't show you what happens in Leo's office when Mary comes up to get her check, and even though I had the very strong impression that Leo was definitely innocent, the writing of the court room sequence (and the 5 or so songs that make it up) was so strong that I was almost convinced he might have done it... and still, through act 2 I was sure he didn't of course, when the finale sequence happens and we finally see the scene in his office and we see Mary say "Happy Memorial Day" and walk out, and we hear Lucille sing "And you're finally...." (Mary dialogue, exit) "Free..." I am so relieved. It's a beautifully written show.

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