Passing Strange: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Passing Strange follows a young man’s quest for “the real” as he travels from Los Angeles to Europe. The protagonist, referred to as Youth, rebels against his middle-class upbringing, seeking authenticity and self-discovery. As he navigates different cultures and confronts the complexities of identity, Youth grapples with the price of personal freedom. Passing Strange is a coming-of-age musical that explores themes of race, culture, and the search for one’s true self.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
Cast Size: 7
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1970s / Germany (Berlin), Netherlands (Amsterdam), USA (California)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Stew
Music: Heidi Rodewald
Awards
Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Musical (2008)
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (2008)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2008)➝
Licensing
Passing Strange is available to license internationally through Broadway Licensing➝.
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
2000s, Black Artists, Narrator, Original, Rock, Small Cast, Sung-Through
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