The Offical Passing Strange Love Thread (Scaryotypes Unite)- Page 2

[theatre2]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 9:46pm

hope it get a cast cd made of it.

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 11:06pm

Is Passing Strange appropriate for all audiences? Will I feel comfortable bringing an older friend to this? Anything shocking?

[chris d]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 11:18pm

there's lots of loud rock music and some blue language. I think it's fine for all ages (except young kids).


(oh, and simulated drug use) Updated On: 3/19/08 at 11:18 PM

[dave1606]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 12:32am

god i love this show! im already going back this weekend with my mom! can't wait!

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 12:46am

I've seen plenty of older people (older than me - 50's) LOVIN' the show. It actually has quite a "Wizard of OZ" theme...there's no place like home, there's no place like........
Homey and exuberant simultaneously.

[chris d]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 1:09am

that's true (about Wizard of Oz). It also has a lot in common with Sunday in the Park with George, in regards to art and life and relationships and how they interweave and are often at odds. the way the show dealt with identity really had an impact on me. and Stew and co. managed to bring deep meaning to these themes without getting too sentimental or trite, and balancing it out with uproarious satire. it's a really really well-done show. An instant classic, as far as I'm concerned. :P
Updated On: 3/20/08 at 01:09 AM

[aliciag]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 1:25am

So I went to the matinee today (my second time seeing the show) and got front row $25 seats two hours before curtain.

The house was pretty darn packed and the audience was amazing... totally into it. The cast was so grateful for how full and energetic we were and it was definitely the best Wednesday matinee audience I've been a part of.

Keep the word of mouth going... cuz it's working!

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 1:28am

Let the montra take-over your being...

"Feel the Warmth, Spread the Buzz, Find the Real."

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 1:52am

ditto, chris d.

[joe5]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 2:26pm

Did I tell you, I love this show! Happy Easter
Updated On: 3/20/08 at 02:26 PM

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 2:55pm

Chris d, even some ATCers posted positive thoughts on PS today (I thought they pretty much hated most everything?!)
allthatchat.com

FRIDAY night (tomorrow) on Theater Talk 12:30 am (NY) - Passing Strange!

[chris d]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 4:11pm

I'm happy about that!! I hope good word of mouth continues... and I hope people realize this show is a lot more accessible than they might think.

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 11:43pm

SRO tonight at PS!!! YAY! WOO WOO!
The room was really rockin tonight. You kids in standing room were the BEST...you know who you are!

[Love4Theatre]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 11:54pm

I really want to see this. I'm glad there's a love thread for Passing Strange.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/20/08 at 11:59pm

now....

In support to joe5- originator of the the thread and fellow bostonian & for the love of PASSING STRANGE---

Let me do my magic in this thread..let's decorate it! and bring out the SOUL of this
Mutha****f****!!!


J*

Updated On: 3/21/08 at 11:59 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:02am

The Official BWW's LOVE THREAD to PASSING STRANGE









Updated On: 3/21/08 at 12:02 AM

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:06am

Thanks for spicing the thread up, Jay:) Just saw this yesterday and can't stop raving about it. I'll post a review in a bit, but I have to say that Daniel Breaker is my new favorite actor on Broadway. Can someone get this man a Tony?!?!?!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:13am

Passing Strange
Belasco Theatre

This coming-of-age musical about a young African-American's voyage of discovery continues the journey and moves to Broadway.
Show Dates:
Performances from 08 Feb 2008
Opening 28 Feb 2008
Closing Open-Ended
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday @7pm
Wednesday - Saturday @8pm
Wednesday and Saturday @2pm
Sunday @3pm

Tickets:
Pricing: $26.50 - $111.50
Box Office: Tele-charge: [phone]/[phone]
Online at www.telecharge.com















Updated On: 3/21/08 at 12:13 AM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:23am

Passing Strange at the Belasco Theater




























The Playbill













Updated On: 3/21/08 at 12:23 AM

[overthemoo]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:32am

I have to say, I am pretty hesitant about 'modern' musicals - I just can't get into the music. Jason Robert Brown is brilliant but it takes me such a long time to finally enjoy his music. But with Passing Strange... I don't know, I think they fully grabbed hold of theatre and didn't let it go while creating this "rock" show. Does anyone understand/follow? I couldn't figure out for so long what about this musical had drawn me in, and about 24 hours ago it came to me; I feel like this is another Hedwig for Broadway. It's just absolute genius and I am in love with the little I know about it and have heard/seen. Even though Stew may not care for traditional Broadway (which I adore), I still feel they didn't shy away from what makes great [traditional] theatre what it is. I just feel they took the modern spin of theatre these days and incorporated it into what is so important in true theatre pieces.

I feel like I am rambling nonsense, heh. But hopefully someone understands and/or agrees ? :)

[chris d]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:36am

oh, man. this thread makes me want to see it again RIGHT NOW! LOL
seriously though, I don't think I've ever been so excited about a show as this one, even after that initial post-show rush has subsided.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:39am

Passing Strange Rehearsal :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59elobUaepI

Broadway Bullet:

Passing Strange Rehearsal Footage 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-GoxsL1cLM


Passing Strange Reheasal Footage 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFHVwK3mQvM&feature=related

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 2:05am

Whizzer, did you LOVE D. Breaker esp. in "The Black One" ? What a concept for a song! A "BWAY - Kander- Ebb sounding minstrel send - up!

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 2:06am

J, this is fantastic. YOU should have designed the Belasco's outside marquee, for god's sakes!!

[joe5]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 8:06am

Thanks J, You are the best!