This coming-of-age musical about a young African-American's voyage of discovery continues the journey and moves to Broadway.
Youth
Daniel Breaker, who earned a Tony Award nomination and several other accolades for his performance in "Passing Strange," has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in "Hamilton" and "Shrek: The Musical." more...
Mother
Eisa Davis, who graced the stage in the past Broadway production of Passing Strange, has an impressive resume that includes performances at The Public in Julius Caesar and solo shows at Joe’s Pub, as well as television roles in "The Looming Tower" and "Succession." more...
Franklin (u/s)
Joop (u/s)
Mr. Venus (u/s)
Desi (u/s)
Edwina (u/s)
Marianna (u/s)
Renata (u/s)
Sherry (u/s)
Sudabey (u/s)
Mother (u/s)
Karen Pittman, who graced the stage in the Broadway production of Passing Strange, has an impressive array of theater credits including Lincoln Center Theater's DISGRACED and Domesticated, as well as notable TV appearances in House of Cards and The Americans. more...
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David Ryan Smith, who graced the Broadway stage in "Passing Strange," has an impressive background with performances in both Off-Broadway and regional theatre, as well as roles in films like "Bee Season" and "I Am Ben." more...
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Hugo (u/s)
Terry (u/s)
Youth (u/s)
Awards and Nominations
2008 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Daniel Breaker was nominated but did not win.
2008 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Daniel Breaker was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Stew was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: de'Adre Aziza was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Kevin Adams Lighting Designer
Karole Armitage Choreographer
Elizabeth Hope Clancy Costume Designer
Annie Dorsen Director
David Korins Scenic Designer
Tom Morse Sound Designer
Heidi Rodewald Orchestrator
Videos