Passing Strange 2008 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
2 hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: February 28, 2008
Closing: July 20, 2008

Passing Strange - 2008 - Broadway History , Info & More

This coming-of-age musical about a young African-American's voyage of discovery continues the journey and moves to Broadway.

Passing Strange - 2008 - Broadway Cast

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Theater Talk Returns To 13 With 'Passing Strange' Guests
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2008


THEATER TALK returns to Thirteen for the spring season with rockers Stew and Heidi Rodewald on bringing their hit musical, 'Passing Strange' to Broadway.

Photo Coverage: 'Passing Strange' Opening Night Curtain & After Party
by Walter McBride - February 29, 2008


The new Broadway musical Passing Strange officially opened at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) on Thursday February 28, 2008.

New Rock Tuner 'Passing Strange' Opens at the Belasco Feb. 28
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2008


The new Broadway musical Passing Strange officially opens at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) on Thursday February 28, 2008.

'Passing Strange' Offers 4 Songs to Listen & Download Online
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2008


Passing Strange, the new Broadway musical, offers web-surfers the opportunity to listen to four fresh new songs - available in both streaming audio and download-able on their expanded interactive website

The Strangers of 'Passing Strange' Part 2
by Eugene Lovendusky - February 20, 2008


The new musical Passing Strange is truly bringing something 'strange' to today's world of musical theatre... originality. Shaped out of personal life experiences, 'Passing Strange' utters a refreshing sound for the streets of Broadway. The cast dive-into their eclectic mix of characters and the roots of this adventurous new musical which seeks 'the real.'

The Strangers of 'Passing Strange' Part 1
by Eugene Lovendusky - February 10, 2008


The new musical Passing Strange is truly bringing something 'strange' to today's world of musical theatre... originality. Shaped out of personal life experiences, 'Passing Strange' utters a refreshing sound for the streets of Broadway. The cast dive-into their eclectic mix of characters and the roots of this adventurous new musical which seeks 'the real.'

'Passing Strange' Begins Previews Feb.8; Launches Interactive Website
by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2008


The new Broadway musical Passing Strange began previews, Friday February 8, 2008 at the Belasco Theatre and will officially open Thursday February 28, 2008.

'Passing Strange' Adds 3rd Track for Download on Site
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2008


A third track - 'Arlington Hill' - from the Broadway musical Passing Strange - the new musical that will begin previews on Broadway February 8 prior to its official opening February 28 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) - has been added to the show's website, www.PassingStrangeOnBroadway.com, and is now available for download.

Photo Preview: Cast of 'Passing Strange'
by BWW - January 23, 2008


Passing Strange, which made its acclaimed and extended engagement at the Public Theatre last summer, will arrive on Broadway in February 8, 2008 at the Belasco Theatre, officially opening February 28.

'Passing Strange' Tickets On-sale to Public Jan.20
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2008


The box office at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) - home of the new Broadway musical Passing Strange - will open for ticket sales to the show starting on Monday, January 21st at 10am. Additionally, one day earlier on Sunday, January 20th, tickets will go on-sale to the general public on-line at Telecharge.com, or by calling 212-239-6200.

Photo Coverage: 'Passing Strange' Press Meet & Greet
by Peter James Zielinski - January 7, 2008


The cast and creatives of Passing Strange, the Broadway-bound original narrative musical, held a press meet and greet during their first rehearsal on Monday, January 7 at New 42nd Street Studios.

New Songs Released on 'Passing Strange' Website Launch
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2007


Two newly-recorded tracks to Passing Strange - the new musical that will begin previews on Broadway February 8 prior to its official opening February 28 at the Belasco Theatre - are featured on the show's website, www.PassingStrangeOnBroadway.com.

Review: Stew's 'Strange' Passing for Unique
by Eugene Lovendusky - November 12, 2006


The world-premiere of 'Passing Strange' at the Berkeley Rep, featuring a book and music by Stew, blends psychedelic rhythm with a semi-stale story.

Photo Flash: Passing Strange Opens at Berkeley Rep Oct. 25
by BWW - October 23, 2006


The world premiere of Passing Strange - a new and unique musical theatre experience loaded with soulful lyrics, political irony, and passion - opens at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Oct. 25.

Passing Strange at Berkeley Rep, World Premiere Oct. 19
by Eugene Lovendusky - October 16, 2006


The world premiere of 'Passing Strange' - a new and unique musical theatre experience loaded with soulful lyrics, political irony, and passion - begins performances at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Oct. 19, opening Oct. 25.

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Passing Strange - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Daniel Breaker
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Stew
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Karole Armitage
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stew
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stew
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Heidi Rodewald
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Passing Strange
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Stew
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Heidi Rodewald
2008 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Stew Rodewald
2008 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Heidi Rodewald
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score 0
2008 The Lortels Outstanding Director Annie Dorsen
2008 Theatre World Awards Performance Daniel Breaker
2008 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Stew
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Wendy Federman
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Elizabeth Ireland McCann
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Bill Kenwright
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical The Berkeley RepertoryTheatre
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical The Public Theater
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Joey Parnes
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Jackie Barlia Florin
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Chase Mishkin
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Pat Flicker Addiss
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Vasi Laurence
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Ruth Hendel
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Jed Bernstein
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara & Buddy Freitag
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Buddy Freitag
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Broadway Across America
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Emily Fisher Landau
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Peter May
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Boyett Ostar
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Larry Hirschhorn
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Janet Pailet
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Steve Klein
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Elie Hirschfeld
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Spring Sirkin
2008 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Stew
2008 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Heidi Rodewald
2008 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Heidi Rodewald
2008 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stew
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Daniel Breaker
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Stew
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical de'Adre Aziza

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