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Opened: May 14, 2007
Closing: July 01, 2007

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Passing Strange - 2007 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 7

Public's URGE FOR GOING Begins Previews 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Friday, March 25 for the world premiere of URGE FOR GOING, written by Mona Mansour and directed by Hal Brooks.

Tony Kushner's INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE... Delays Previews to Accommodate Additional Dress Rehearsal; Performances Now Begin 3/23
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 21, 2011


The first preview of Tony Kushner's THE INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE TO CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM WITH A KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES has been postponed a day to provide the cast and crew with an additional dress rehearsal. The production will now begin performances on Wednesday, March 23 at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street). The production is presented by The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) and Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) in association with the Guthrie Theater (Joe Dowling, Director). Michael Greif, who directed the world premiere at the Guthrie in April 2009, directs the New York premiere, which opens on Thursday, May 5 and runs through June 12.

Public's URGE FOR GOING Begins Previews 3/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Friday, March 25 for the world premiere of URGE FOR GOING, written by Mona Mansour and directed by Hal Brooks.

Belarus Free Theatre Returns with Three Shows in Repertory
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011


La MaMa and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) proudly announce the return of the acclaimed Belarus Free Theatre whose productions of BEING HAROLD PINTER and ZONE OF SILENCE were sold-out hits at this year's Under The Radar Festival.

New Rep Announces PREMIERE PARTY 2011 EVENT 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2011


On Monday, March 7, 2011, New Rep will be holding its very first Premiere Party at the historic Commander's Mansion. New Rep's Premiere Party 2011 is an exciting evening of entertainment to celebrate the announcement of New Rep's 2011-2012 Season.

Richard Thomas Leads TIMON OF ATHENS At Public, Closes 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Interim Executive Director, Joey Parnes) announced today that it will present TIMON OF ATHENS as the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE, a vital new platform for The Public's ongoing exploration of the Shakespeare canon that will continue the growth of The Public's Shakespeare Initiative and expand the many ways The Public produces American interpretations of Shakespeare.

Cast Set For The Civillians' LET ME ASCERTAIN YOU: Pretty Filthy
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 1, 2011


The Civilians (Steven Cosson, Artistic Director), the award-winning New York-based theatre company known for projects investigating real life topics, has announced full casting for its LET ME ASCERTAIN YOU: PRETTY FILTHY, a one-night-only cabaret performance at Joe's Pub on March 4, 2011 at 9:30 PM.

Sarah Ruhl & Les Waters Join Forces for THREE SISTERS at Berkeley Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2011


Audiences and critics on both coasts embraced Eurydice and In the Next Room (or the vibrator play), two shows steeped in longing from playwright Sarah Ruhl and director Les Waters. Now this talented team turns its attention to a fresh translation of a masterpiece: Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters. Ruhl enlivens this classic with the same elegant understanding of intimacy that infused those earlier collaborations, while Waters and a cast of 14 deliver another sumptuous production. This West Coast premiere begins previews on Berkeley Rep's intimate Thrust Stage on April 8, opens April 13, and runs through May 22. Three Sisters is a co-production between Berkeley Rep, where Waters serves as associate artistic director, and Yale Repertory Theatre.

Richard Thomas Joins Public Forum 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) announced the line-up today for the second Public Forum event of 2011, "Too Rich To Fail: A Town Hall Meeting on Americans and Their Money," on Monday, February 28 at 8 p.m.

New Rep Announces PREMIERE PARTY 2011 EVENT 3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


On Monday, March 7, 2011, New Rep will be holding its very first Premiere Party at the historic Commander's Mansion. New Rep's Premiere Party 2011 is an exciting evening of entertainment to celebrate the announcement of New Rep's 2011-2012 Season.

Divine Rivalry Opens at Hartford Stage 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2011


The greatest unknown event of the Renaissance will unfold at Hartford Stage beginning February 24.

Arena Stage Closes THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 2/20/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2011


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).

Divine Rivalry Opens at Hartford Stage 2/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2011


The greatest unknown event of the Renaissance will unfold at Hartford Stage beginning February 24.

Public Lab Shakespeare's TIMON OF ATHENS Begins Previews 2/15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Tuesday, February 15 for TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

Richard Thomas Joins Public Forum 2/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) announced the line-up today for the second Public Forum event of 2011, "Too Rich To Fail: A Town Hall Meeting on Americans and Their Money," on Monday, February 28 at 8 p.m.

Public Lab Shakespeare's TIMON OF ATHENS Begins Previews 2/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Tuesday, February 15 for TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

BWW TV: Melissa Etheridge Takes the Stage with the AMERICAN IDIOTS!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 2, 2011


OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her debut curtain call performance!

Photo Coverage: Melissa Etheridge Joins the Cast of AMERICAN IDIOT
by Walter McBride - Feb 3, 2011


OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her debut curtain call.

Melissa Etheridge Begins Run as ST. JIMMY in AMERICAN IDIOT , 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011


The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of 'St. Jimmy' and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street.

Photo Flash: Melissa Etheridge in AMERICAN IDIOT!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2011


OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of 'St. Jimmy' and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street.

Yale Rep Announces A Cast Change For THE PIANO LESSON 1/28-2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.

Pratt, Davis And More Lead Yale Rep's THE PIANO LESSON
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.

Baldwin, Emond, Hoffman, Mac and Patinkin Celebrate Lapham's Quarterly's CELEBRITY Issue With Select Readings 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2011


Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, Linda Emond, Taylor Mac, Mandy Patinkin and Lapham's Quarterly Editor Lewis Lapham will celebrate the release of Lapham's Quarterly's Winter 2011 issue 'Celebrity' on Thursday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at Joe's Pub. The evening will feature a discussion about celebrity, a performance by Mandy Patinkin and Taylor Mac of 'Unworthy of Your Love' from Assassins, and lively selections from the magazine, which will include excerpts from Charles Lindbergh, Lillie Langtry, John Hinckley, Billy Wilder, Andy Warhol, John Adams, and tales from the Thousand and One Nights, among others.

Public Theater's Oskar Eustis Talks to Lewis Lapham At Joe's Pub 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2011


Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, Linda Emond, Taylor Mac, Mandy Patinkin and Lapham's Quarterly Editor Lewis Lapham will celebrate the release of Lapham's Quarterly's Winter 2011 issue 'Celebrity' on Thursday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at Joe's Pub.

Melissa Etheridge to Play ST. JIMMY in AMERICAN IDIOT Feb. 1-6
by Robert Diamond - Jan 18, 2011


The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of 'St. Jimmy' and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street.

Passing Strange FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Passing Strange have there been?
Passing Strange has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2008 and Broadway which opened in 2008.
What awards has Passing Strange been nominated for?
Passing Strange has been nominated for several awards. De'Adre Aziza, Daniel Breaker, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Stew were all nominated for Performance awards at the Obie Awards. Additionally, Kevin Adams was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels.
What awards has Passing Strange won?
Passing Strange has won several awards. These include Performance (Obie Awards) for De'Adre Aziza, Daniel Breaker, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Stew. The show also received the Outstanding Lighting Design award at The Lortels for Kevin Adams.

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