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Passing Strange

Presented by New Repertory Theatre at New Repertory Theatre in Residence at The Arsenal Center for the Arts Charles Mosesian Theater

May 1-May 22, 2011

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book and lyrics by Stew music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald directed by Kate Warner This 2008 Tony Award-winning modern Broadway musical, whose title was born from the illustrious Moor's lines in Shakespeare's Othello, takes audiences on a pilgrimage led by a Narrator who shares his life through song. This soulful journey follows a young man from a comfortable, suburban neighborhood in Los Angeles, to the coffeehouses of an Amsterdam paradise, and finally to the riotous art houses of West Berlin, as he searches for his artistic and personal voice - what he calls "the real." Experience one man's personal story through this uniquely passionate musical.

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    New Repertory Theatre in Residence at The Arsenal Center for the Arts Charles Mosesian Theater

    321 Arsenal Street
    Watertown, MA 02472

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets:

    Off Peak: Sun Eve, Wed, Thu Mat, Thu Eve, Fri, Monday Opening Tr-B only. Orch $57.00 Tr-B $51.00 Peak: Sun Mat, Sat Mat, Sat Eve, Monday Opening Orch seats only. Orch $63.00 Tr-B $58.00 All Shows: Tr-C $28.00

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    May 1-May 22, 2011

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    Sun 5/1 7:30pm Mon 5/2 7:30pm (Opening) Thu 5/5 2pm Thu 5/5 7:30pm Fri 5/6 8pm Sat 5/7 8pm Sun 3/8 2pm (Talkback) Wed 5/11 7:30pm Thu 5/12 7:30pm Fri 5/13 8pm Sat 5/14 3pm Sat 5/14 8pm Sun 5/15 2pm (Talkback) Thu 5/19 7:30pm Fri 5/20 8pm Sat 5/21 3pm Sat 5/21 8pm Sun 5/22 2pm (Talkback)

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    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "Passing Strange--Strangely Passionate"
      Review posted by: Lisa Leavitt from Newton, MA, May 23, 2011
      

      I just went over the weekend to Passing Strange. I found it to be extremely entertaining. A bit of a travelogue combining a young man's search for himself amidst the very different cultures of... Expand

      I just went over the weekend to Passing Strange. I found it to be extremely entertaining. A bit of a travelogue combining a young man's search for himself amidst the very different cultures of Amsterdam, Berlin and South Central L.A. Some of the singing was average, but the energy, passion and message more than made up for it. I really liked it. Collapse

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "Passing Strange Good Adaptation of Broadway"
      Review posted by: KDRMJC from Boston, May 23, 2011
      

      We loved this Broadway rock musical and this was a well done rep version. Although shorter, the staging and performers were up to the task of taking Stew's work in a slightly different direction.

      We loved this Broadway rock musical and this was a well done rep version. Although shorter, the staging and performers were up to the task of taking Stew's work in a slightly different direction.

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "A hit"
      Review posted by: Ed from Newton, MA USA, May 04, 2011
      

      We were up front and found volume too loud, improved with a bit of cotton in the ears. Engaging story line, great cast. Definitely a "go see it."

      We were up front and found volume too loud, improved with a bit of cotton in the ears. Engaging story line, great cast. Definitely a "go see it."

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "Great show"
      Review posted by: Jane from Newton, MA USA, May 03, 2011
      

      Great production. The acting, music, sets. Well done.

      Great production. The acting, music, sets. Well done.

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "See it!"
      Review posted by: BarbaraT from Braintree MA, May 01, 2011
      

      Would have given this 5 stars if the music didn't drown out the lyrics in several numbers (especially the opening song). Other than that, this production is sensational. Cast is phenomenal. The entire... Expand

      Would have given this 5 stars if the music didn't drown out the lyrics in several numbers (especially the opening song). Other than that, this production is sensational. Cast is phenomenal. The entire piece is engaging and energizing. It's art; it's real; it's terrific. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "Passing Strange--Strangely Passionate"
      Review posted by: Lisa Leavitt from Newton, MA, May 23, 2011
      

      I just went over the weekend to Passing Strange. I found it to be extremely entertaining. A bit of a travelogue combining a young man's search for himself amidst the very different cultures of... Expand

      I just went over the weekend to Passing Strange. I found it to be extremely entertaining. A bit of a travelogue combining a young man's search for himself amidst the very different cultures of Amsterdam, Berlin and South Central L.A. Some of the singing was average, but the energy, passion and message more than made up for it. I really liked it. Collapse

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "Passing Strange Good Adaptation of Broadway"
      Review posted by: KDRMJC from Boston, May 23, 2011
      

      We loved this Broadway rock musical and this was a well done rep version. Although shorter, the staging and performers were up to the task of taking Stew's work in a slightly different direction.

      We loved this Broadway rock musical and this was a well done rep version. Although shorter, the staging and performers were up to the task of taking Stew's work in a slightly different direction.

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "A hit"
      Review posted by: Ed from Newton, MA USA, May 04, 2011
      

      We were up front and found volume too loud, improved with a bit of cotton in the ears. Engaging story line, great cast. Definitely a "go see it."

      We were up front and found volume too loud, improved with a bit of cotton in the ears. Engaging story line, great cast. Definitely a "go see it."

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "Great show"
      Review posted by: Jane from Newton, MA USA, May 03, 2011
      

      Great production. The acting, music, sets. Well done.

      Great production. The acting, music, sets. Well done.

    • Event Name: Passing Strange
      "See it!"
      Review posted by: BarbaraT from Braintree MA, May 01, 2011
      

      Would have given this 5 stars if the music didn't drown out the lyrics in several numbers (especially the opening song). Other than that, this production is sensational. Cast is phenomenal. The entire... Expand

      Would have given this 5 stars if the music didn't drown out the lyrics in several numbers (especially the opening song). Other than that, this production is sensational. Cast is phenomenal. The entire piece is engaging and energizing. It's art; it's real; it's terrific. Collapse

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