WHY I ADORED PASSING STRANGE

[dwperkins]

Posted: 4/11/08 at 2:52pm

The incredible singing of STEW!

The portrayal of a black middle class person who is REAL with philosophical/existential concerns.

Black persons who are not maids/hos/servants being portrayed on the stage.

The fact that the gay choir director is not a child molester but rather encourages the main character to pursue his dreams. Gay person being a POSITIVE NURTURING force.

Dealing with the relationship between a man and his mother in all of its contradictions/push pull and ultimately power.

Extremely witty lyrics that work on many levels and reiterate themselves throughout the show in leitmotifs.

A story of the JOY of discovering yourself amid the pressures to conform to stereotypes and other people's expectations.

The great energy, vitality and life force emanating from the cast and the wonderful band and the score.

SEE IT! THE BEST SHOW ON BROADWAY THIS YEAR. IT MUST WIN MANY TONYS.