Broadway musical “Passing Strange” will be filmed by director Spike Lee. The seven Tony nominated musical, which won one for book, will be shot in three performances – two with an audience and the third without.

Critics praised the musical while the box office sales were a challenge.  The Tony win has helped the sales a little.  

The plan is to air the Broadway musical on a cable net.

Filming is schedule to start July 9^th.

“Passing Strange,” the semi-autobiographical rock tuner by musician Stew with music co-written with Heidi Rodewald.

The story focuses on young black artist from L.A. who flees his middle-class upbringing and heads to Amsterdam and Berlin in an attempt to find himself. Show originated at Berkeley Rep in 2006 and played Off Broadway’s Public Theater last year.