The Tony-winning musical, now at SF's Orpheum, dramatizes the tragic case of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongfully convicted of murder in the Jim Crow South. Featuring music by Jason Robert Brown, the production effectively combines serious themes with musical theater. Max Chernin portrays Frank in a show praised for innovative direction by Michael Arden, who uses unique staging and historical projections to engage the audience. The story unfolds with a fast-paced narrative, culminating in Frank's conviction for the 1913 murder of young Mary Phagan, underscoring significant issues of racial and legal injustice.
The 1998 musical presents the tragic story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongfully accused and lynched, highlighting the flaws in Jim Crow justice.
Under Michael Arden's innovative direction, the production utilizes scenic projections and a unique staging that immerses the audience in this historical tragedy.
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