#SigPassingStrange
Specialty Nights
- Discussion Nights May 9 & 31, 2023
- Pride Night June 9, 2023
Passing Strange
Music is the freight train to ride for this electrifying Tony Award-winning travelogue of identity, acceptance and love.
A young man discovers his musical calling and sets off for Europe, leaving behind his mother and comfortable suburban life. In his rebellion filled with sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, he yearns for something in life that he thinks can only be found in art.
Bursting with energizing punk, blues, gospel, and jazz music, this rock concert spin on musical theatricality radiates with humor, passion and heart.
“Permeating everything is that thrilling score in which rock, punk, funk and gospel conduct a revival meeting that blows the roof off.”
― Rolling Stone
Flip through the Passing Strange Program
Click the arrows to turn the pages, and click the box in the bottom right corner to view in full screen.
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Masks are always optional in the lobby and other public areas of the building.
Face masks are required inside the performance spaces on Thursdays and Sundays.
Face masks are optional inside the performance spaces Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.Click here to read more about Signature’s current safety policy
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Running time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission.
This show is recommended for mature teens and adults, will use strobe lights, theatrical haze and simulated smoke/incense smell. Signature does not admit children under 6 years old. Click here to read all content warnings.
Press Reviews
“A sublime revival”
“A must-see”
“Exhilarating to experience”
“Dazzling impact”
“Evocatively staged and deeply moving”
“The performers leave absolutely everything they have out on that stage”
“A satisfying stew of rock concert and musical comedy”
“Urgent and funky”
Cast Members
Creative Team
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Book & Lyrics by
Stew
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Music by
Stew & Heidi Rodewald
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Created in Collaboration with
Annie Dorsen
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Directed by
Raymond O. Caldwell
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Choreography by
Tiffany Quinn
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Music Direction by
Marika Countouris
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Music Supervision by
Mark G. Meadows
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Scenic Design by
Jonathan Dahm Robertson
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Costume Design by
Danielle Preston
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Lighting Design by
Alberto Segarra
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Sound Design by
Eric Norris
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Video Design by
Kelly Colburn
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Dialect Coach
Mandy Fox
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Resident Intimacy Consultant and Choreographer
Chelsea Pace
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Jorge Acevedo
Casting
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JZ Casting
New York Casting by
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Production Stage Manager
John Keith Hall
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Assistant Stage Manager
Taylor Kiechlin
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Assistant Choreographer
Siani Beckett
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Keyboard Programmer
Alexander Greenberg
Inside Signature with Raymond O. Caldwell
May 4, 2023, 1 – 2 PM
FREE, No Reservation Required
Passing Strange director Raymond O. Caldwell makes his Signature Theatre debut but has directed all over the DMV and is the Producing Artistic Director at Theater Alliance. Now he discusses his globetrotting childhood, leading a theater company and his other upcoming projects
Passing Strange Bar Specials
Head to Ali’s Bar in the Mead Lobby on the 2nd floor before the show to enjoy a Passing Strange inspired menu:
The Youth
Vodka and peach liqueur come together with orange and cranberry to make a light and refreshing drink.
Soft Pretzel
Warm soft pretzel served with spicy German beer mustard.
For the full menu, click here