On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protegee Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
The Irving Berlin score is bright, and Walters is one director who knows when to leave Astaire to his own devices.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
A fantastic movie, featuring two of the finest motion picture performers ever, Astaire and Judy Garland, in their only cinematic pairing. Ann Miller also stars in there, too, to spice things up even more.
– Douglas Pratt,
Hollywood Reporter,
21 Apr 2005
fresh:
Easter Parade is the sort of musical to put your feet up for.
– Stephen Garrett,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
fresh:
Easter Parade may not strike the perfect balance between song-dance interludes and story, but it's an appealing show just the same.
– Thomas M. Pryor,
New York Times,
8 Aug 2006
fresh:
Easter Parade is a musical with old and new Irving Berlin tunes and standout dance numbers.