Parade
Mitsuhiro, an erotic manga artist, is instructed by editor-in-chief Shioda to write an erotic manga aimed at gays. He reluctantly agrees, but is unable to tell his father, Yumihiko, who lives with him. Yumihiko raised Mitsuhiro single-handedly while working at the village office. Mitsuhiro is grateful to his father. In reality, Mitsuhiro was gay. He has a faint crush on his best friend, Yutaka, but in the countryside he can't openly say he's gay, so he keeps it to himself. Mitsuhiro is daydreaming while watching Yutaka fishing in the river today. The two of them indulge in playing in the river naked with Yutaka...
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Plot Summary
Parade is a musical revue featuring songs by Jason Robert Brown. This 1995 performance, captured for television, showcases a collection of Brown's early works, blending poignant ballads with upbeat ensemble numbers. The revue explores various themes of love, life, and the human experience through dynamic musical performances.
Critical Reception
As a television special showcasing a collection of songs rather than a full narrative production, critical reception is more focused on the musical and performance aspects. The performances were generally well-received for their talent and emotional depth. The television broadcast aimed to capture the energy of a live revue.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the promising songwriting of Jason Robert Brown.
- Recognized for strong vocal performances from the cast.
- Noted as an early look at a significant emerging musical theater talent.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable for this specific television broadcast; however, Jason Robert Brown has since won multiple Tony Awards for his later works.
Fun Fact
This television special served as an important early platform for Jason Robert Brown, who would go on to win Tony Awards for his musicals 'Parade' (the stage musical, not this broadcast) and 'The Last Five Years'.
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