On May 11, 2008 CBS will be broadcasting the Visa Signature Tony's Preview Concert which will feature songs from all twelve Tony eligible musicals currently on Broadway. Passing Strange, among that list, was recently cut out of the broadcast lineup because they planned to perform the song "We Just Had Sex". CBS ruled out the song because of its adult content and the fact that the broadcast is scheduled for 7PM, a time when children would be prone to be watching.
The creative team from
Passing Strange felt that they now do not have enough time to prepare something different, so as of now have opted not to participate in the concert. Should they be nominated for a Tony, they will perform a different song during the Tony telecast. The nominations are set to be announced on May 13th, and the ceremony will take place June 15th.
With book and lyrics by the popular singer/songwriter Stew, and with music by Stew and his longtime musical partner
Heidi Rodewald,
Passing Strange is directed by and created in collaboration with
Annie Dorsen.
Passing Strange is the first musical by Stew and
Heidi Rodewald, best-known for their rock-and-roll music since 2000 when they formed the band The Negro Problem, also known as STEW, promptly winning two Album of the Year Awards from Entertainment Weekly for their acclaimed works "Guest Host" and "The Naked Dutch Painter."
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