This ground-breaking rock musical is about a black teen who leaves LA to find himself in Berlin. Its creator Mark Stewart, known as Stew, talks with Kurt about the autobiographical show; it uses great humor, smart lyrics, and rock n’ roll to take on race, identity, and mother-son relationships.
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Mark Stewart
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loved your interview with stew on passing strange.
I saw the show last month & it was good to hear his comments. The music was outstanding with a very interesting story line.
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