Special thanks to the amazing Hedy Weiss and the Chicago Sun Times for mentioning Passing Strange on their theater review for 2011!
“Bailiwick Chicago and director Lili-Anne Brown put a fresh, young, wholly believable face on “Passing Strange,” improving greatly on Stew’s autobiographical Broadway musical. “
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This morning we got a holiday treat when TimeOut Chicago rated Passing Strange the second best play in Chicago of 2011. Whitney played the revolutionary Desi, cast included Aaron Holland, Sharriesse Hamilton, Steven Perkins, Osiris Kephera, and JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound.
It was an unforgettable experience all around, 100% supported by Bailiwick Chicago, fabulous direction, great audiences, and an all-star ensemble. We can only hope there are more productions like Passing Strange down the road. Passing Strange was also nominated for several awards by the Black Theatre Alliance. Directed by Lili-Anne Brown, musical direction Jimmy Morehead, book and music by Stew and Heidi. Passing Strange originally premiered on Broadway in 2008.
Sometimes you have to give a shout out to memorable experiences so here is some Passing Strange Love! The show premiered in Chicago this past spring and was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award (Best Ensemble) and won several awards from the Black Theatre Alliance.
It was one of the singularly most exhilarating theatrical experiences Whitney has had to date as the piece pushes boundaries and features a stunning score. The musical first premiered on Broadway in 2008 and won the Tony for Best Book.
Whitney had the privilege of playing Desi, a revolutionary living in an artist commune. Special thanks to Bailiwick Chicago, Lili-Anne Brown and everyone who came out to the show during its run.
As Desi says “Only Love is Real”.
Watch the trailer below!
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