Alfred Uhry
Latest News on Alfred Uhry:
Tickets to PARADE At The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week (Feb 18, 2025)
Dramatists Guild 'Outraged' By Canceled Show at the Kennedy Center (Feb 15, 2025)
PARADE to Complete the 2025 Season at Ground Floor Theatre (Feb 11, 2025)
Tickets to PARADE At The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week (Feb 18, 2025)
Dramatists Guild 'Outraged' By Canceled Show at the Kennedy Center (Feb 15, 2025)
PARADE to Complete the 2025 Season at Ground Floor Theatre (Feb 11, 2025)
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Movies
Mystic Pizza
[ 1988 ] writer
[ 1988 ] writer
Driving Miss Daisy
[ 1989 ] writer
[ 1989 ] writer
Rich in Love
[ 1992 ] writer
[ 1992 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musica
Alfred Uhry, LoveMusik
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Musical
Alfred Uhry, Parade
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Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Book of a Musical
Alfred Uhry, Parade
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding New Play
Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo
The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Alfred Uhry, Ballyhoo
The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo
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Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play
Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1988 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Lyrics
Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Book of a Musical
Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom
Videos
Video: Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Are Getting Ready to Hit the Road in PARADE
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-01-01 15:00:20
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-30 15:53:46
Video: Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry Celebrate Tony Win for 'Best Revival of a Musical'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-12 12:49:14
Video: Ben Platt Discusses PARADE Feeling 'Frighteningly Contemporary' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-05-12 09:52:45
Video: Courtnee Carter and Douglas Lyons From PARADE Perform at the Future of Everything Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-03 09:32:18
Video: Watch Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Perform 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2023-03-23 10:41:38
Video: Jason Robert Brown & Alfred Uhry Discuss the Process of Bringing PARADE to the Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-06 15:08:38
Video: Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond on Why Now Is 'The Moment' for PARADE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-03-02 10:30:20
Video: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Takes The Stage At PARADE To Condemn Anti-Semitic Protest
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-02-23 23:41:27
Video: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and the Cast of PARADE Take Their First Bows
by Stephi Wild - 2023-02-22 06:18:00
VIDEO: Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Discuss the Significance of Bringing PARADE to Broadway
by Michael Major - 2023-01-10 14:04:17
Video: Alex Joseph Grayson Sings 'Feel the Rain Fall' from PARADE at New York City Center
by Show Highlights - 2022-11-08 11:05:49
Video: Watch Ben Platt Sing 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE
by Show Highlights - 2022-11-02 12:31:09
Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE
by Show Highlights - 2022-11-02 12:21:42
Video: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Jason Robert Brown & More Rehearse City Center Encores! PARADE
by Sneak Peek - 2022-10-25 22:06:19
Broadway Rewind: THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM Returns with Steven Pasquale!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-10 14:01:00
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from PARADE, with Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-18 17:01:00
Broadway Rewind: Watch Full Scenes from LOVEMUSIK on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-11 16:31:00
News
Tickets to PARADE At The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
Individual tickets for Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
Individual tickets for Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Dramatists Guild 'Outraged' By Canceled Show at the Kennedy Center
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 15, 2025
Following Trump's massive leadership overhaul at the Kennedy Center, it was announced that a tour of children's musical Finn, which was to be produced by the theatre, has been canceled. The Dramatists Guild of America has now responded to the news.
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 15, 2025
Following Trump's massive leadership overhaul at the Kennedy Center, it was announced that a tour of children's musical Finn, which was to be produced by the theatre, has been canceled. The Dramatists Guild of America has now responded to the news.
PARADE to Complete the 2025 Season at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the previously unnamed musical for December 2025 will be the award-winning musical Parade. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the previously unnamed musical for December 2025 will be the award-winning musical Parade. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Look At PARADE National Tour Starring Max Chernin, Talia Suskauer and More
by Joshua Wright - Feb 11, 2025
Check out first look video of the new touring production of Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Parade, now on tour across the United States. The production is led by Max Chernin (Parade on Broadway) and Talia Suskauer as Leo and Lucille Frank.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 11, 2025
Check out first look video of the new touring production of Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Parade, now on tour across the United States. The production is led by Max Chernin (Parade on Broadway) and Talia Suskauer as Leo and Lucille Frank.
Review: PARADE at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Feb 7, 2025
PARADE, which is now on stage at the Palace Theatre as part of the Key Bank Broadway series, is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
by Roy Berko - Feb 7, 2025
PARADE, which is now on stage at the Palace Theatre as part of the Key Bank Broadway series, is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Review: PARADE at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Jan 23, 2025
The National Tour of Parade, currently gracing the stage of the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, is a poignant and breathtakingly raw production that resonates deeply with audiences. Directed with precision by Michael Arden, this revival of the Tony Award-winning musical by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown is both timely and timeless, delivering an emotionally charged portrayal of love, justice, and societal prejudice.
by Jared Fessler - Jan 23, 2025
The National Tour of Parade, currently gracing the stage of the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, is a poignant and breathtakingly raw production that resonates deeply with audiences. Directed with precision by Michael Arden, this revival of the Tony Award-winning musical by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown is both timely and timeless, delivering an emotionally charged portrayal of love, justice, and societal prejudice.
Slow Burn Theatre Company And Broward Center Present PARADE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
Slow Burn Theatre Company will present “Parade,” on Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, February 23 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
Slow Burn Theatre Company will present “Parade,” on Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, February 23 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Exclusive: First Look at PARADE National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos from the touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States. The production is on stage through January 26th, 2025 at Hennepin Arts in Minneapolis.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos from the touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States. The production is on stage through January 26th, 2025 at Hennepin Arts in Minneapolis.
Review: PARADE at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Jan 21, 2025
Jason Robert Brown, one of America’s most celebrated composers and lyricists of this new millennium, is currently enjoying a resurgence with two of his finest musicals. THE LAST FIVE YEARS, an off-Broadway hit that was later adapted into a film starring Anna Kendrick, is making its return to Broadway this year starring Joe Jonas and Adrienne Warren. Meanwhile, PARADE, which originally debuted on Broadway in 1998, had a triumphant revival last year starring Ben Platt and won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
by Kevin Shaw - Jan 21, 2025
Jason Robert Brown, one of America’s most celebrated composers and lyricists of this new millennium, is currently enjoying a resurgence with two of his finest musicals. THE LAST FIVE YEARS, an off-Broadway hit that was later adapted into a film starring Anna Kendrick, is making its return to Broadway this year starring Joe Jonas and Adrienne Warren. Meanwhile, PARADE, which originally debuted on Broadway in 1998, had a triumphant revival last year starring Ben Platt and won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Review Roundup: PARADE National Tour Starring Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2025
The touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States. What did the critics think? Read all the reviews. The company is led by Max Chernin (Broadway Revival of Parade) and Talia Suskauer who will play Leo and Lucille Frank.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2025
The touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States. What did the critics think? Read all the reviews. The company is led by Max Chernin (Broadway Revival of Parade) and Talia Suskauer who will play Leo and Lucille Frank.
PARADE Comes to the Kauffman Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will be part of the 24–25 PNC Broadway in Kansas City season and will make its Kansas City premiere at Kauffman Center this month.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will be part of the 24–25 PNC Broadway in Kansas City season and will make its Kansas City premiere at Kauffman Center this month.
Video: Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Are Getting Ready to Hit the Road in PARADE
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 1, 2025
Meet the Franks! Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer are getting ready to hit the road in the national tour of Parade. Watch in this video as the pair chats more about how they manifested sharing the stage together, how they are getting ready to tour the country, and so much more.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 1, 2025
Meet the Franks! Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer are getting ready to hit the road in the national tour of Parade. Watch in this video as the pair chats more about how they manifested sharing the stage together, how they are getting ready to tour the country, and so much more.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024
Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024
Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
PARADE Comes to Playhouse on the Square Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Playhouse on the Square will present Parade next month. With a book by Alfred Uhry, and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, the show was co-conceived and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Playhouse on the Square will present Parade next month. With a book by Alfred Uhry, and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, the show was co-conceived and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Announced At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
Walnut Street Theatre will present the heartwarming and thought-provoking classic story DRIVING MISS DAISY as part of their 216th season of dreams.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
Walnut Street Theatre will present the heartwarming and thought-provoking classic story DRIVING MISS DAISY as part of their 216th season of dreams.
Full Cast Set for PARADE National Tour Starring Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
The full cast has been set for the National Tour of Parade. The tour will feature seven members of the Broadway revival company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
The full cast has been set for the National Tour of Parade. The tour will feature seven members of the Broadway revival company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024
The national tour of Parade, starring Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer, will play The 5th Avenue Theatre from April 16th through May 4, 2025. Watch a trailer for the tour in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024
The national tour of Parade, starring Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer, will play The 5th Avenue Theatre from April 16th through May 4, 2025. Watch a trailer for the tour in the video here!
Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre Austin
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 19, 2024
At City Theatre Austin, Payton Trahan (dir) captures the heart of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with precision and empathy, offering audiences a compelling reminder of the cost of exclusion and the beauty of embracing one’s roots.
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 19, 2024
At City Theatre Austin, Payton Trahan (dir) captures the heart of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with precision and empathy, offering audiences a compelling reminder of the cost of exclusion and the beauty of embracing one’s roots.
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alfred Uhry written?
Alfred Uhry has written 11 shows including Parade (Source Material), Here's Where I Belong (Lyricist), The Robber Bridegroom (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Chapeau (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Swing (Lyricist), Driving Miss Daisy (Playwright), The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Playwright), The Light in the Piazza (Bookwriter), LoveMusik (Bookwriter), In Your Arms (Story), My Paris (Book).
What awards has Alfred Uhry been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musica (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Parade, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Driving Miss Daisy, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom .
What awards has Alfred Uhry won?
Alfred Uhry has won several awards, including: Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Parade; Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Parade; Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Last Night of Ballyhoo; and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Driving Miss Daisy.
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