Passing Strange Opens February 28th
New musical Passing Strange, which played an extended engagement at the Public Theater this summer,opens on Broadway on February 28th at the Belasco Theatre.
The story revolves around a young black bohemian on a journey of escape and exploration that takes him from his middle-class, church-reared youth in South Central L.A. to the drug-laced world of sex in Amsterdam to the art and anarchism of Berlin — with a bevy of eye-opening experiences and life lessons along the way.
Book and lyrics for the show are by singer/songwriter Stew, with additional music help by Heidi Rodewald. Both perform in an Afro-baroque band by the name of Stew. Passing Strange was created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen, who directs, and choreographed by Karole Armitage. The creative team also includes David Korins (scenic design), Elizabeth Hope Clancy (costume design) and Kevin Adams (lighting design).
The musical played at the Public Theater's Anspacher Theater from May 14 to July 1, 2007, before transferring to Broadway. The Public Theater is producing the Broadway version, along with The Shubert Organization and Elizabeth Ireland McCann. The off-Broadway cast transferred with the show, a cast which includes Daniel Breaker, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Stew.
Passing Strange began previews on February 8th. For showtime and ticket information visit www.passingstrangeonbroadway.com
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