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Passing Strange in Philly

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Passing Strange in Philly#1
Posted: 1/10/18 at 10:40pm

A new production of Passing Strange started tonight in Philly. Anyone see it?

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Passing Strange in Philly#2
Posted: 1/10/18 at 11:32pm

I'm going this weekend, I'll report back!

What a colossal piece of crap! It'll probably run for years.

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Passing Strange in Philly#3
Posted: 1/10/18 at 11:43pm

I will be in Philly from the 16th thru the 21st. Tix are not expensive. Curious if there is a promo code though and how do you qualify for industry tickets?

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Passing Strange in Philly#4
Posted: 1/11/18 at 12:31am

seeing it in mid February

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Passing Strange in Philly#5
Posted: 1/11/18 at 8:33am

uncageg said: "I will be in Philly from the 16th thru the 21st. Tix are not expensive. Curious if there is a promo code though and how do you qualify for industry tickets?"

From the Wilma's website:

Student/Industry Tickets*
$10

*must present Student ID or proof of working in the theater industry (business card, equity card, contract, pay stub, etc) in person, photocopied and faxed to 215-893-0895, or scanned and emailed to tickets@wilmatheater.org

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Passing Strange in Philly#6
Posted: 1/11/18 at 8:51am

Thanks AC. I missed that.

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Passing Strange in Philly#7
Posted: 1/11/18 at 12:26pm

TodayTix has tickets for $25/$30 depending on the date.

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Passing Strange in Philly#8
Posted: 1/11/18 at 1:33pm

Just an FYI: there's no difference in pricing between TodayTix and the Wilma's website. All tickets are $25 for the preview period and $30 for the rest of the run regardless of what source you buy from.

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Passing Strange in Philly#9
Posted: 1/11/18 at 2:00pm

AC126748 said: "Just an FYI: there's no difference in pricing between TodayTix and the Wilma's website. All tickets are $25 for the preview period and $30 for the rest of the run regardless of what source you buy from."

Wrong. The last two weeks are $45, not $30.

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Passing Strange in Philly#10
Posted: 1/11/18 at 2:44pm

barcelona20 said: "AC126748 said: "Just an FYI: there's no difference in pricing between TodayTix and the Wilma's website. All tickets are $25 for the preview period and $30 for the rest of the run regardless of what source you buy from."

Wrong. The last two weeks are $45, not $30."

TodayTix isn't selling tickets for that portion of the run. At least not at this time.

Updated On: 1/11/18 at 02:44 PM

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Passing Strange in Philly#11
Posted: 1/15/18 at 12:00pm

aasjb4ever said: "I'm going this weekend, I'll report back!"

How was it???

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Passing Strange in Philly#12
Posted: 1/16/18 at 1:43am

any updates? wondering if this is close to the original Broadway production, or something more radical?

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Passing Strange in Philly#13
Posted: 1/17/18 at 11:35pm

What a beautiful show. I didn't get to see it in New York, but I've watched Spike Lee's film several times and listened to the score on repeat for almost a decade.

This production is small, but mighty. Scott Pask's set is all black with projections and lighting, plus live GoPros projecting on the wall with a few small TVs serving as set pieces here and there.

Jamar Williams and Kris Coleman are giving breakout star performances.

Watching it with my mom was such a moving experience, getting to share my worries as I'm trying to figure out what I'm trying to do with my life as she's trying to help me get through this phase. It's such an uplifting, touching show, and I can't recommend it enough.

What a colossal piece of crap! It'll probably run for years.

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Passing Strange in Philly#14
Posted: 1/18/18 at 11:41am

Thank you!!!

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Passing Strange in Philly#15
Posted: 1/18/18 at 10:43pm

Well, aasjb4ever sold me. Going to the matinee on Saturday...

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Passing Strange in Philly#16
Posted: 1/19/18 at 1:57pm

Hey everyone! A user PM’d me asking about the volume level and I wanted to post what I wrote!

The show was pretty loud at times (for effect, ugh), my mom and I were both bothered by it. It’s such a tiny space (maybe 200 seats?) so you’re right up in it.

Conversely, I did see a lot of people visibly wince during the loud moments, so i’m guessing the creative team are aware of it and will probably dial it down a little. It was only the first week of previews, so they’re sure to make tweaks, I’m hoping they’ll address the volume.

What a colossal piece of crap! It'll probably run for years.

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Passing Strange in Philly#17
Posted: 1/20/18 at 12:34pm

Anyone with a student ID want a ticket to todays matinee?

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Passing Strange in Philly#18
Posted: 1/21/18 at 3:04am

Wow, caught this today having never watched the video, listened to the cast recording or anything, and it was a pretty phenomenal show and production. Stew is even performing in the lobby in the cafe on Monday the 29th, if anyone is interested in that, as well:

https://wilmatheater.org/live-cafe-stew-and-ill-doots

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Passing Strange in Philly#19
Posted: 1/21/18 at 9:59pm

I'm going to see it with 2 friends and have never been to this theater before. Any thoughts on seating for this show?

I'm looking at tickets in row f and g, sort of to the sides, or row h middle. Thanks!

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Passing Strange in Philly#20
Posted: 1/21/18 at 10:38pm

No bad seat in the house! It’s all stadium seating, extremely intimate space. Last row is maybe 20 feet from the stage?

What a colossal piece of crap! It'll probably run for years.

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Passing Strange in Philly#21
Posted: 1/22/18 at 12:22am

aasjb4ever said: "Hey everyone! A user PM’d me asking about the volume level and I wanted to post what I wrote!

The show was pretty loud at times (for effect, ugh), my mom and I were both bothered by it. It’s such a tiny space (maybe 200 seats?) so you’re right up in it.

Conversely, I did see a lot of people visibly wince during the loud moments, so i’m guessing the creative team are aware of it and will probably dial it down a little. It was only the first week of previews, so they’re sure to make tweaks, I’m hoping they’ll address the volume."

.....its a rock musical....you expected it to be quiet? lol

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Passing Strange in Philly#22
Posted: 1/22/18 at 12:35am

I'm the one who asked about the volume level. Rock musical doesn't mean uncomfortable. If people are visibly wincing, the sound designer has some work to do.

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Passing Strange in Philly#23
Posted: 1/22/18 at 12:43am

The Broadway production, one of the most affecting shows I've ever seen, wasn't uncomfortably loud. It was just amazing.

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Passing Strange in Philly#24
Posted: 1/22/18 at 12:49am

mikem said: "I'm the one who asked about the volume level. Rock musical doesn't mean uncomfortable. If people are visibly wincing, the sound designer has some work to do."

I saw it Saturday, and didn't have any issue, and we were in the front row.