Character guide
Britt Craig
from Parade
Britt Craig is the opportunistic newspaper reporter in Parade, Jason Robert Brown's 1998 musical based on a true story, who fuels public hysteria around Leo Frank's trial.
- Show
- Parade
- Broadway premiere
- 1998
- Role
- Supporting
- Music by
- Jason Robert Brown
Who is Britt Craig?
Britt is an ambitious, none-too-scrupulous Atlanta journalist who sees Mary Phagan's murder and Leo Frank's trial as the story that could make his career. His sensationalized coverage helps whip up public outrage against Frank well before any verdict is reached, illustrating how the press contributed to the miscarriage of justice at the heart of the show.
His cynical, self-serving energy provides a sharp, uncomfortable contrast to the tragedy unfolding around him, embodying the show's critique of a media and public eager for a villain rather than the truth.
Britt's role in Parade
Britt is a supporting role introduced in the number Big News, which requires a fast-talking, energetic delivery and confident comic timing that stands in tonal contrast to the show's more somber material.
The role has been played by strong character actors in both the original 1998 Broadway production and the 2023 revival, giving the show an early jolt of dark comic energy before its tragedy fully sets in.
Britt Craig: frequently asked questions
What show is Britt Craig from?
Britt Craig is a supporting character in Parade, which opened on Broadway in 1998.
Is Britt Craig a lead or supporting role?
Britt Craig is a supporting role.
Who wrote the music for Parade?
Jason Robert Brown wrote the music and lyrics, with a book by Alfred Uhry.
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