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December 1, 2011 // 8 PMStew and the Negro Problem
Stew’s Works include Passing Strange for which he received the 2008 Tony award for 'Best Book of a Musical.' Wrote lyrics and co-composed music for the same. Two-time Obie winner: 'Best New Theater Piece' and, as a member of the PS acting family, 'Best Ensemble.' A four-time Tony nominee, Stew leads, along with his collaborator Heidi Rodewald, two critically acclaimed bands: The Negro Problem and Stew. Works: Post Minstrel Syndrome (TNP 1997), Joys and Concerns (TNP 1999), Guest Host (S 2000), The Naked Dutch Painter (S 2002), Welcome Black (TNP 2002), Something Deeper Than These Changes (S 2003) and the cast album of Passing Strange (2008).
Artist-in-residence at the California Institute of the Arts (2004/5); Passing Strange: Berkeley Repertory Theater/the Public Theater/the Belasco Theater (2006/2007/2008). But what Stew will ultimately be remembered for is having composed "Gary Come Home" for SpongeBob SquarePants.
Heidi Rodewald has spent more than a decade as a performer, arranger, producer and composer for both The Negro Problem and the multi-disciplinary ensemble known as Stew. Credits include Passing Strange, Berkeley Repertory Theatre/the Public Theater/the Belasco Theater (2006/2007/2008); composer, Karen Kandel's Portraits: Night and Day (2004); and co-writer with Stew of the screenplay We Can See Today, Sundance Screenwriters Lab/Directors Lab (2005). Heidi also wrote and performed with the seminal female punk band Wednesday Week.
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Stew & The Negro Problem
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my friends and i just watched 'passing strange" . it was so beautiful.. the music incredible , the stage production so minimal and powerful. we are all huge fans and cant wait to see what you and heidi do next
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Closing sequence to the indie-doc about the LA coffeehouse movement in the 1980's Music by The Lullabies--with Stew, Michael Whitmore...
10 March, at 8:21 PM
I've been playing the heck out of "Making It" lately so imagine my surprise going to the Philly show and no Heidi!!!! Don't get me wrong, still a great and fun show but it took me 4 or 5 songs to get over the fact she was not there. Like going to Simon and Garfunkel performance and just getting Garfunkel.
13 February, at 9:58 AM
I just stumbled on "Passing Strange" on Netflix and it blew my mind! I hope you hear that all the time. It's a masterpiece, sure would love to see it live. What an unbelievable performance from an amazing cast.
11 February, at 3:00 AM
900AM WURD had the chance to talk to Stew & The Negro Problem a few days ago. Listen to Stews story about his involvement in music, his broadway play and what inspired him to overcome the obstacles he faced throughout his life! Grab your tickets to see Stew & The Negro Problem at WCL on 2/12! Ticketing Link: http://bit.ly/12zl2Iu https://wurdradio.box.com/s/6q5u8zbj6sa002h9nt00
10 February, at 12:20 PM
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8 February, at 2:00 PM
FREAKIN AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20 January, at 10:48 PM