Passing Strange

2018

The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia, PA Produced by John Hart/Evamere Entertainment

Directed by  Tea Alagic
Written by Stew & Heidi Rodewald
Music Direction by Amanda Morton
Choreography by Constantine Baecher
Featuring Jamar Williams, Kris Coleman, Kimberly S. Fairbanks, Taysha Marie Canales, Savannah L. Jackson, Anthony Martinez-Briggs, and Lindsay Smiling

Scenic Design: Scott Pask
Lighting Design: Thom Weaver
Costume Design: Vasilija Zivanic
Sound Design: Nick Kourtides
Projection Design: Tal Yarden and Christopher Ash
Stage Manager: Patreshettarlini Adams
Photos by Alexander Iziliaev

Tea Alagić Studio
TEA ALAGIĆ STUDIO

REVIEWS / PRESS

Bold, boisterous, and bellicose…seems much more real than it did on Broadway 10 years ago.
– WHYY

One hell of a ride…. it’s vivid, vital, and a lot of fun.
– DC Metro

I can imagine many audiences surrendering completely to its quirky charms. Certainly, the Wilma production makes a good case for it.
– Philly Magazine

Electric performances….high energy direction
– The Inquirer, Daily News Philadelphia

The Wilma Theater’s acclaimed production of Passing Strange, directed by Tea Alagić, earned widespread recognition at the 2018 Barrymore Awards, receiving eight nominations and winning two awards.

The production was nominated for:

  • Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical
  • Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Tea Alagić)
  • Outstanding Leading Performance in a Musical (Jamar Williams)
  • Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical (Taysha Canales)
  • Outstanding Media Design (Christopher Ash and Tal Yarden)
  • Outstanding Choreography/Movement (Constantine Baecher)
  • Outstanding Music Direction (Amanda Morton)
  • Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical

The production received two Barrymore Awards:

  • Outstanding Leading Performance in a Musical – Jamar Williams
  • Outstanding Music Direction – Amanda Morton

Celebrated for its bold storytelling, dynamic performances, and innovative theatrical design, Passing Strange was one of Philadelphia’s most recognized musical productions of the season, highlighting The Wilma Theater’s commitment to adventurous and groundbreaking work.

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