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October 19, 2009 | Catherine | Comments 42

Parade, and Hoff, A Hit In LA

Christian Hoff outside the Mark Taper Forum

Christian Hoff outside the Mark Taper Forum

The Donmar Warehouse production of Parade is being lauded as Southern California’s Production of the year (Variety). The musical, a revival of the 1998 Jason Robert Brown/Alfred Uhry Tony Award winner, which closed after only 85 performances, is based on the true story of Leo Frank (played by T.R. Knight), who was convicted for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Atlanta in 1913. Director-choreographer Rob Ashford’s retooled version is said to be leaner and more intimate than the original 1998 Broadway production.

Pal Joey Special Correspondent Tom Barton saw the show during previews and had this to report:

The new version of Parade is terrific. I saw the third preview and they received an extended standing ovation. Christian is the third lead, prosecuting attorney Hugh Dorsey. It’s a very strong performance. The entire cast is wonderful, especially T. R. Knight of Grey’s Anatomy as accused killer Leo Frank. The performance was sold out.

This will be a very tough ticket.

Christian Hoff fans won’t be surprised to hear that the critics agree! The “Hollywood Reporter” states … Of special note in the splendid ensemble are …Christian Hoff as the unprincipled prosecuting attorney… ; the “Santa Monica Mirror” reports…Though Knight steals the show, the ensemble cast is likewise powerful, particularly Christian Hoff as Hugh Dorsey; and “Variety” says of Hoff’s performance…The prickly, unsympathetic defendant is at the mercy of relentless D.A. Dorsey (a superb Christian Hoff), his spellbinding gestures misdirecting attention from a parade of dubious circumstantial evidence.

Besides Knight and Hoff, the fantastic cast includes Lara Pulver as Lucille Frank, Michael Berresse, Charlotte d’Amboise, Davis Gaines, P. J. Griffith, David St. Louis, Curt Hansen, Deidrie Henry, Lisa Livesay, Hayley Podschun (Pal Joey), Rose Sezniak and Phoebe Strole. The show runs through November 15 at the Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles.

Cast members Christian Hoff, Michael Berresse, Phoebe Strole, T.R. Knight, Hayley Podschun, Charlotte d'Amboise and Lisa Livesay (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

Cast members Christian Hoff, Michael Berresse, Phoebe Strole, T.R. Knight, Hayley Podschun, Charlotte d’Amboise and Lisa Livesay (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

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  1. Christian always gives it his all…in EVERYTHING he does! He deserves nothing but the best. Christian…if you are reading this… CONGRATULATIONS!

  2. What a great review. Have tix for this Friday night; can’t wait to see it.

  3. Can’t wait to hear you take on the show, Howard!

  4. Christian,

    Sorry to miss seeing you in PARADE..Heard your performance is simply wonderful.. would not expect anything, but! always p

  5. It takes a lot of nerve for that a–hole Frankie Valli to sue Christian Hoff and the original cast for trying to make a few bucks from their Jersey Boys association. Valli was a washed up has been before JB. Valli has made millions off the performances of those people. They created, shaped and gave life to those parts, and made JB much better. The JB investors, who succeeded beyond their wildest, should put a stop to this bullsh–.

  6. You are SOOO right MH. Christian is the MAN.

  7. Christian is more than just The Man. He is an ICON!

  8. Well I say he’s a LIVING LEGEND!

  9. Hi Christian!! I really appreciated with your work! Keep it up!! Thanks for the review..

  10. Thanks for sharing this.Can�t wait to hear you take on the show!Thanks for the review..

  11. I agree with Freebee :) . This is such a great review,thanks a lot for sharing. I can�t wait to hear you take on the show.

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  14. hi
    I’d like christian Hoff. He was my idol on the Grey’s Anatomy. Great job on this movie. It’s awesome. Thanks!

  15. Nice photo of you guys. I also heard that your performance is simply wonderful,wow congratulations.

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  18. Valli has made millions off the performances of those people. They created, shaped and gave life to those parts, and made JB much better. I appreciated them all. Keep it up guys, you made it fabulous.

  19. Nice picture. I would say that they both look fabulous. They really fun to be with. Thanks�I am enjoying the stuff.

  20. Heard your performance is simply wonderful.. would not expect anything, but! always! Thanks for sharing.

  21. I feel so terribly that I wasn’t there to watch that one! I bet if I was there I wouldn’t totally miss on Christian Hoff, he’s such a hunky, and he swoon me away.

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