Passing Strange
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SHOW INFORMATION
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Feb 28, 2008
Closed Jul 20, 2008
Opened Feb 28, 2008
Closed Jul 20, 2008
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Running Time:
2hr. 10min.
(includes 1 intermission)
2hr. 10min.
(includes 1 intermission)
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Passing Strange, a new musical written by Stew, Heidi Rodewald, and Annie Dorsen, transfers to Broadway, directed by Dorsen, with movement coordination by Karole Armitage.
Developed at the Stanford Institute for Creativity the Arts, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and the Public Theater, the show takes audiences on an international journey from L.A. to Amsterdam, Berlin, and beyond as a young man from California searches for his identity. It features blues, rock and roll, gospel, and pop music written by Stew and Rodewald, who head the band The Negro Problem.
THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:
Belasco Theatre
111 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036
This handsome Broadway theater was built in 1907 by theatrical impresario David Belasco. If you look around when you take your seats, you'll see carved dark wood paneling, glass pilasters and Tiffany stained glass lights that match the stained glass [...] Read More
111 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036
This handsome Broadway theater was built in 1907 by theatrical impresario David Belasco. If you look around when you take your seats, you'll see carved dark wood paneling, glass pilasters and Tiffany stained glass lights that match the stained glass [...] Read More
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
What are other members saying?
A Must see
I loved this musical from the opening number. I felt like I was watching the new Rent. A fantastic ensemble cast. Every song is a gem. The performances are terrific. Stew is a major talent.
Reviewed by krismunroe
on Wednesday, Apr 30th, 2008
NOT BAD
Was a bit wary at first, but I really liked it.
Reviewed by lewsava
on Monday, Apr 28th, 2008
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Unlike Grey Gardens and Spring Awakening, which were markedly changed for their moves from Off-Broadway to the Great White Way, Passing Strange's shakedown cruise for Broadway has been more cosmetic than substantive. As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Simply put, this fine and funky autobiographical rock musical, co-created by the performance artist Stew and collaborators Heidi Rodewald and Annie Dorsen, works even better on a bigger stage. The improvements, such as they are, are the byproduct of experience, and the ensemble cast is even more impressive now than when we saw them last year at The Public Theater
Passing Strange is as much the portrait of a musical artist[...]