New York, NY, February 22, 2023 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) National Director and CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt issued the following statement regarding the antisemitic protest by a small group of neo-Nazis outside the premiere performance of Parade in New York City on Tuesday:
“The vile antisemitism on full display outside the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre last night during a premiere performance of Parade underscores the importance of telling Leo Frank’s story. The irony should not be lost on anyone that these antisemitic extremists decided to protest a play that details the true story of the lynching of an innocent Jewish man by an antisemitic mob, and used it as an opportunity to spread conspiracy theories and hate. ADL locks arms in solidarity with the entire cast and wants to especially thank the producers of the play and Ben Platt for their poignant statements speaking out in the face of hate. Despite the presence of a half-dozen neo-Nazis, New York City will continue to remain no place for hate.”