Passing Strange

Studio 360

Mark Stewart (“Stew“), created a Tony-winning rock musical about a black teen who leaves LA to become an artist in Berlin. He talks with Kurt about the show, which takes on race, identity, and mother-son relationships. Spike Lee’s film version opens this weekend.

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