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Detroit Public Theatre’s production of ‘Passing Strange’

Get a preview of Detroit Public Theatre’s final production of its eighth season, the Tony Award-winning rock musical “Passing Strange.” We talked with members of the production about the show's legacy, what makes it unique among rock musicals, how art and media can be used as a vehicle for cultural conversations, and the creative process behind bringing the Broadway production to the local stage.

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