For those who've seen this show... "I promise I won't break a thing." "Don't promise. You never know." ... Do you think Stew and Heidi were implying her heart? Fuck, I love this show.
My favorite line from the NYT Review: “Whatever you do, don’t call Passing Strange a musical, because that will alienate the people who will love it the most.”
This is probably the greatest 8 minutes in Broadway musical history. In one scene we go from quiet a ballad to a rousing anthem, with Stew the narrator holding it all together. These are some of the most talented performers you will ever see. After watching the amazing Tick, Tick…Boom! I wanted to see if Passing Strange still holds up after all of these years, and if anything it is even more amazing now. Jonathan Larson who wrote Rent, and Stew who wrote and performed in this show, are two of the greatest musical creators we have ever seen.
I am soooo envious of the people that got to see this remarkable play live. I saw it on PBS and was instantly blown away. I know so few people will ever know of it because it wasnt a huge Broadway hit which is a tremendous shame. I keep hoping they will make it into a movie but probably wont happen :-(
I got to play guitar in a production of this show in Dallas in 2016, a month after my mother died. It helped me through the time, and also changed the way I look at theater in general. This is the best show I've ever seen.
saw a local professional production a few years ago. The production was great, the audience was lackluster. I was like "do y'all know what you're seeing here?"
Her accents are spot-on. In this clip she's playing a White European visual artist living in Amsterdam. In another scene she's a White German "pornographer" living in a house of artistic anarchists in Berlin; her art exposes the "economic pornography" practiced by capitalist businessmen. I H O W L E D when I heard her say that. She's "passing strange," too, like the Black guy lead, who's passing as a Black stereotype. I love this play, have the DVD, and know it by heart. It's brilliant. No art has affected me like this play has. I am a changed man for it.
My film school in NY gave a bunch of us students tickets for a matinee performance at the Belasco. So glad Spike decided to capture do I can relive it. Incredible experience and incredible show.
This musical hit me in a way no other one ever has. What a perfect cast...what excellent songs...the humor and the heart. Just an excellent experience. Thank you Stew for being so fucking talented and awesome. Wish I could've seen this live.
It's 2022 and I've just started going back to Broadway after an extremely long absence. Of the shows I missed, I think this is my biggest regret. I've seen the complete video but I'm sorry I missed it live.
It makes me weep with joy that this show exists. I saw this the night after it officially opened on Broadway, having no idea what it was about. This sequence - Keys/It's Alright - just blew me away. The energy that spread through the audience was euphoric. It's now years later and thank god Spike Lee put it on film. I still come back to it. To give myself a lift, and to remind myself that there are artists out there who have stories to tell and that music can lift the spirit and pierce the heart.
Most people don’t realize that Coleman Domingo is in this production. It kills me watching the curtain call and seeing him crying in Stew’s arms. It’s unbelievable to see how far he’s come!!!!
I agree. Saw it was when they were "Off Broadway" and collecting money for their musical. Next thing I knew, they were on the Tony awards show and Daniel (instead of collecting money) was center stage on a chair. Great story and musical
Saw this in Philly in a remake a year or so ago. I seriously laughed, cried. I haven't seen Hamilton, but I suspect Obama is wrong. THIS is the greatest piece of 21st American art.
Stew when did you read my journal? The musical theatre has so much to gain from you, just don't do the Jon Larson (RIP) thing man we need your talent. Your lyrics and mood have helped me to find the crack of light that is always there in the dark. I owe part of being alive to you. Thank you so very much! Who would have thought successful, community theatre on Broadway.
Stew when did you read my journal? The musical theatre has so much to gain from you, just don't do the Jon Larson (RIP) thing man we need your talent. Your lyrics and mood have helped me to find the crack of light that is always there in the dark. I owe part of being alive to you. Thank you so very much!
Hey, Baldwin Wallace actors/actress'/band...Great freaking job! Entertained and blew my mind up in Cleveland. Outstanding work that held up against Stew and company.
Wow, this comes off way better than the Tony performance hinted at. I thought Stew would come off overbearing, but his narrating role comes off fine and natural here.
This is an excellent document in its own right by Spike Lee. And you do have an amazing cast, as the man said we play our songs in people right around inside of them, just ask the song, Daniel breaker, colman Domingo, D’Andra Aziza , Eisa Davis - daughter of Angela Davis - But the person you have to think for this is Bill Bragin Of Joe’s pub, part of public theater of New York the Joe been Joseph Papp of course who said to stew that the funny stories and asides between the songs were better than the songs themselves, although Hilton Als Dad picked the album as his favorite of the year, and said that like he had done -where THEY had done -He never would’ve done any of this without having met Heidi- With this so-called drug suite -Including Arlington Hill which makes the final cut here on Broadway - if you stretch out that story in advance of your life you will be a Broadway star. And he walked him over to meet George see Wolfe and five years later now 15 years later here we are!
Her accents are spot-on. In this clip she's playing a White European visual artist living in Amsterdam. In another scene she's a White German "pornographer" living in a house of artistic anarchists in Berlin; her art exposes the "economic pornography" practiced by capitalist businessmen. I H O W L E D when I heard her say that. She's "passing strange," too, like the Black guy lead, who's passing as a Black stereotype. I love this play, have the DVD, and know it by heart. It's brilliant. No art has affected me like this play has. I am a changed man for it.
Saw this in London a few months ago. Maybe the best theatrical moment I’ve ever seen. Electric
Really? I thought this was their last performance…
@@Bmcallister41 i saw the premiere London production, was at young Vic at the beginning. Of the summer. Totally different cast and new production
For those who've seen this show... "I promise I won't break a thing." "Don't promise. You never know." ... Do you think Stew and Heidi were implying her heart? Fuck, I love this show.
Exactly what she meant 😭
My favorite line from the NYT Review:
“Whatever you do, don’t call Passing Strange a musical, because that will alienate the people who will love it the most.”
This is probably the greatest 8 minutes in Broadway musical history. In one scene we go from quiet a ballad to a rousing anthem, with Stew the narrator holding it all together. These are some of the most talented performers you will ever see. After watching the amazing Tick, Tick…Boom! I wanted to see if Passing Strange still holds up after all of these years, and if anything it is even more amazing now. Jonathan Larson who wrote Rent, and Stew who wrote and performed in this show, are two of the greatest musical creators we have ever seen.
i second that
Third it!
Stellar music and passionate, peak performance....Never gets old!
I am soooo envious of the people that got to see this remarkable play live. I saw it on PBS and was instantly blown away. I know so few people will ever know of it because it wasnt a huge Broadway hit which is a tremendous shame. I keep hoping they will make it into a movie but probably wont happen :-(
I got to play guitar in a production of this show in Dallas in 2016, a month after my mother died. It helped me through the time, and also changed the way I look at theater in general. This is the best show I've ever seen.
It made me feel so real. I was 18.
it was filmed in summer 2009! (i was there, it was unbelivable.) used to be on netflix, can definitely still find it
saw a local professional production a few years ago. The production was great, the audience was lackluster. I was like "do y'all know what you're seeing here?"
The live show was filmed by Spike Lee. It's on Amazon Prime.
Best thing I've ever seen. I need to start writing my musicals all over. Mind Blown.
Her accents are spot-on. In this clip she's playing a White European visual artist living in Amsterdam. In another scene she's a White German "pornographer" living in a house of artistic anarchists in Berlin; her art exposes the "economic pornography" practiced by capitalist businessmen. I H O W L E D when I heard her say that. She's "passing strange," too, like the Black guy lead, who's passing as a Black stereotype. I love this play, have the DVD, and know it by heart. It's brilliant. No art has affected me like this play has. I am a changed man for it.
Such a great performance. Worthy of its Tony nomination, honestly could have won...
Beautiful... Art/music inspires, heals, transforms us... Stew knows, Stew guides...
My wife and I saw the show at The Public when it first came out. It lived up to the early hype.
My film school in NY gave a bunch of us students tickets for a matinee performance at the Belasco. So glad Spike decided to capture do I can relive it. Incredible experience and incredible show.
6:33 "She told me get GET UP now!! Yeah it's ALL RIGHT!!"
And a dude in a white t-shirt jumps out of his seat.
So awesome.
This musical hit me in a way no other one ever has. What a perfect cast...what excellent songs...the humor and the heart. Just an excellent experience. Thank you Stew for being so fucking talented and awesome. Wish I could've seen this live.
It's 2022 and I've just started going back to Broadway after an extremely long absence. Of the shows I missed, I think this is my biggest regret. I've seen the complete video but I'm sorry I missed it live.
Passing Strange changed my life.
It makes me weep with joy that this show exists. I saw this the night after it officially opened on Broadway, having no idea what it was about. This sequence - Keys/It's Alright - just blew me away. The energy that spread through the audience was euphoric. It's now years later and thank god Spike Lee put it on film. I still come back to it. To give myself a lift, and to remind myself that there are artists out there who have stories to tell and that music can lift the spirit and pierce the heart.
I went to see this show no idea what it was about. Now remains one of the greatest performances over ever seen.
This is powerful!!!!! I so wish somehow it would tour again. I would make the trip no matter where it played. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beacon High School NYC this weekend
I just performed in it at my school this past weekend Lehman College. Wilma Theater in 2018 it's back
This brings real happy tears to me!!! I feel the music...I can't help but get up and dance to this all the time I watch it!!! LOL
I get chills every time I hear this!
1:21 - My favourite part! I especially love the shot at 1:31 with the cymbals and her flourish. Spike Lee was great at shooting this musical/play!
This play/movie affirmed my suspicion that "it's alright"
Most people don’t realize that Coleman Domingo is in this production. It kills me watching the curtain call and seeing him crying in Stew’s arms. It’s unbelievable to see how far he’s come!!!!
i was there at the taping and ill never forget it!
makes me cry every time.
Me, too!!
The most heartfelt happy tears! It's such pure joy!
This is strange. Like Broadway and black church mixed together! It's pretty cool.
The difference between the sacred and profane is...
I agree. Saw it was when they were "Off Broadway" and collecting money for their musical. Next thing I knew, they were on the Tony awards show and Daniel (instead of collecting money) was center stage on a chair. Great story and musical
Saw this in Philly in a remake a year or so ago. I seriously laughed, cried. I haven't seen Hamilton, but I suspect Obama is wrong. THIS is the greatest piece of 21st American art.
I highly agree with this statement
Stew when did you read my journal? The musical theatre has so much to gain from you, just don't do the Jon Larson (RIP) thing man we need your talent. Your lyrics and mood have helped me to find the crack of light that is always there in the dark. I owe part of being alive to you. Thank you so very much! Who would have thought successful, community theatre on Broadway.
I love this show. I wanna see it live
I met Stew this summer on the street & he was exactly as you see him in the play. He was dog sitting for a friend.
Stew when did you read my journal? The musical theatre has so much to gain from you, just don't do the Jon Larson (RIP) thing man we need your talent. Your lyrics and mood have helped me to find the crack of light that is always there in the dark. I owe part of being alive to you. Thank you so very much!
Hey, Baldwin Wallace actors/actress'/band...Great freaking job! Entertained and blew my mind up in Cleveland. Outstanding work that held up against Stew and company.
why can't this version be on the soundtrack
And the version of It's Alright at the end.
I got to see it a Joe's Public Theater before it came to Broadway. Seeing this show in small theater with an alcohol buzz I didn't want it to end
Same here.
Wow, this comes off way better than the Tony performance hinted at. I thought Stew would come off overbearing, but his narrating role comes off fine and natural here.
Jon Spurney (keyboard/guitar) is my close friend and he said that this was his favorite project ever!!!
wonderful play
Wow. I never thought about that heart thing. Good observation!!
This is an excellent document in its own right by Spike Lee. And you do have an amazing cast, as the man said we play our songs in people right around inside of them, just ask the song, Daniel breaker, colman Domingo, D’Andra Aziza , Eisa Davis - daughter of Angela Davis - But the person you have to think for this is Bill Bragin Of Joe’s pub, part of public theater of New York the Joe been Joseph Papp of course who said to stew that the funny stories and asides between the songs were better than the songs themselves, although Hilton Als Dad picked the album as his favorite of the year, and said that like he had done -where THEY had done -He never would’ve done any of this without having met Heidi- With this so-called drug suite -Including Arlington Hill which makes the final cut here on Broadway - if you stretch out that story in advance of your life you will be a Broadway star. And he walked him over to meet George see Wolfe and five years later now 15 years later here we are!
This musical is amazing!
Stew is fucking incredible, and so is this musical.
It's Alright makes me want to get up and dance!
best play ever lol
me too!
God here's u
Oh yeah, most definitely.
@bungbung13131 u could rec this off the dvd or utube
This wasnt a big hit on brodway, why? This play should of been big as hamilton or Rent. Fkn shame!
It was really too good for this world.
@inblackboots Nope that was me - lol
Does she have a lisp or am I just imagining things?
Her accents are spot-on. In this clip she's playing a White European visual artist living in Amsterdam. In another scene she's a White German "pornographer" living in a house of artistic anarchists in Berlin; her art exposes the "economic pornography" practiced by capitalist businessmen. I H O W L E D when I heard her say that. She's "passing strange," too, like the Black guy lead, who's passing as a Black stereotype. I love this play, have the DVD, and know it by heart. It's brilliant. No art has affected me like this play has. I am a changed man for it.
@inblackboots How so
who is the fine sista?
Jump out of that chair!