Passing Strange in Philly
Passing Strange in Philly
barcelona20
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#1Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/10/18 at 10:40pm
A new production of Passing Strange started tonight in Philly. Anyone see it?
#3Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/10/18 at 11:43pmI 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?
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
#5Passing Strange in Philly
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
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
#6Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/11/18 at 8:51amThanks AC. I missed that.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#7Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/11/18 at 12:26pmTodayTix has tickets for $25/$30 depending on the date.
#8Passing Strange in Philly
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.
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
barcelona20
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#9Passing Strange in Philly
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.
#10Passing Strange in Philly
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.
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
Updated On: 1/11/18 at 02:44 PM
barcelona20
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#11Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/15/18 at 12:00pm
aasjb4ever said: "I'm going this weekend, I'll report back!"
How was it???
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
#12Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/16/18 at 1:43am
any updates? wondering if this is close to the original Broadway production, or something more radical?
#13Passing Strange in Philly
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.
barcelona20
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#15Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/18/18 at 10:43pm
Well, aasjb4ever sold me. Going to the matinee on Saturday...
#16Passing Strange in Philly
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.
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#17Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/20/18 at 12:34pm
Anyone with a student ID want a ticket to todays matinee?
#18Passing Strange in Philly
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
barcelona20
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#19Passing Strange in Philly
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!
#20Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/21/18 at 10:38pmNo bad seat in the house! It’s all stadium seating, extremely intimate space. Last row is maybe 20 feet from the stage?
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
#21Passing Strange in Philly
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
#22Passing Strange in Philly
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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"you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start"
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blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#23Passing Strange in Philly
Posted: 1/22/18 at 12:43amThe Broadway production, one of the most affecting shows I've ever seen, wasn't uncomfortably loud. It was just amazing.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#24Passing Strange in Philly
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.
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