"Passing Strange" - by Stew Stewart and Heidi Rodewald- American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, MA.)
American Repertory Theater
Presents the Musical
"PASSING STRANGE"
Book and Lyrics by Stew Stewart
Music by Stew Stewart and Heidi Rodewald
Created in Collaboration with Annie Dorsen
Directed by Liesl Tommy
Performances:
May 20, 2025 through June 29, 2025
(Contact Box Office for Exact Times)
The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.)
Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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ABOUT THE SHOW
You know, it’s weird when you wake up in the morning and realize that your entire adult life was based on a decision made by a teenager.
A stoned teenager.
AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATRE (A.R.T.) at Harvard University will present "PASSING STRANGE" - the story of a young musician who sets out on an electrifying musical odyssey to find himself and his place in the world, swapping his middle-class L.A. upbringing for punk rock and protest in 1980s Amsterdam and Berlin.
Fresh off its critically acclaimed smash engagement in the U.K., Liesl Tommy’s “astonishing” (City Times) revival comes to A.R.T., with Olivier Award-winner Giles Terera ("Hamilton") leading the cast in his North American debut.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER
MISSION
THE AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER at Harvard University is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of theater, always including the audience as a partner.
VISION
We focus on the research and development of groundbreaking theatrical experiences that catalyze dialogue and transformation. We believe that by engaging our hearts, minds, and bodies, theater has the power to heal and imagine collective pathways forward. We commit to advancing public health in our practice and our programming, recognizing that racism in America is a national public health crisis. Our new home in Allston will be a breathable and healthy building envisioned as a town hall for the twenty-first century. Inspired by the model of a teaching hospital, the building will be a vibrant center for research, experiential pedagogy, and performance. We build community with our audiences, artists, students, staff, and neighbors across Greater Boston, embracing theater’s power to cultivate the full breadth and beauty of our shared humanity. We affirm and celebrate a multitude of perspectives and experiences that reflect the diversity of our country and world. We are dedicated to making a welcoming and accessible space for people of any identity, background, or ability.
VALUES
We hold the institution and each other responsible and accountable for living our shared values. There is no hierarchy to these values; they are all equally important and interrelated. We acknowledge that as an institution we must devote time to implementing and sustaining these values:
We center anti-racism
Habituate anti-racist practices in our policies, structure, and culture
We lead with inquiry
Ask questions in a spirit of brave curiosity in our never-ending journey of learning and growth
We believe in collaboration
Work together with trust and respect to unlock collective creativity
We practice adaptability
Challenge assumptions and create capacity to support “next” practices
We embrace regenerative practice
Promote the health and vitality of our planet, our organization, and each other
