Broadway Stars Discuss 'Parade' and Favorite Songs.
TL;DR
Micaela Diamond, known for her role in Broadway's "Parade," discusses her Jewish upbringing and how it influences her performance in the show. Diamond, who grew up singing in her local synagogue, sees her role in "Parade" as a way to start nuanced discussions about what it means to be Jewish and how hatred is inherited. She prioritizes self-care and gathers with other Jewish cast members to pray before each performance. Diamond also sings and discusses Joni Mitchell's "Cactus Tree" in a video for T Magazine.
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