Presenting Partner
Signature Partners
New York Premiere
Passing Strange
| USA | 134 MINUTES | EnglishDrama
After a sold-out run at The Public Theater, a Broadway transfer, and multiple nominations and awards (including a Tony), the spectacular Passing Strange played its final super-energized performance in 2008. But before that final curtain, Spike Lee captured the show on film, amazingly retaining and transmitting the power and intensity of co-creator/star Stew and crew's performances so that nobody has to miss one of the greatest theatrical productions in recent memory.
Join Lee, Stew, and co-creator Heidi Rodewald for a conversation following the screening on May 2.
Cast & Credits
Spike Lee was a fan of the electrifying rock musical Passing Strange since its off-Broadway run at the Public Theater and chose to immortalize the production with the original cast and stage direction. The iconic filmmaker also world premieres his latest documentary, Kobe Doin' Work, at the Festival this year.
Producer
Steve Klein, Spike Lee
Director
Spike Lee
Primary Cast
De'Adre Aziza, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Stew, Rebecca Jones, Daniel Breaker
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
Saturday, May 2, 7:00 pm
@Directors Guild Theater
After the Movie: Join us for a conversation with director Spike Lee, creator and star Stew, and co-composer and band member Heidi Rodewald, focusing on the themes of race, culture, nationality, and adolescence raised in Stew’s semi-autobiographical show, while also exploring the difficulties of translating a staged piece of theater to the big screen.
This is a special event exclusively for American Express® Cardmembers.
