In 1994, Passion won four Tonys, including Best Musical, Book and Original Score. Now the musical about love, obsession and desire is back in its first full New York revival.
Synopsis
In Passion, a young soldier, Giorgio, is sent to a lonely outpost and becomes obsessed with his colonel’s homely, ill cousin, Fosca. His interest in her grows and eventually turns into passion and finally tender love. The result of their night together is final as the fragile Fosca dies and Giorgio’s life is changed forever. Passion is an adult musical is bold, romantic and tender.
Show Facts
Cast
Fosca Judy Kuhn
Clara Melissa Errico
Giorgio Ryan Silverman
Colonel Ricci Stephen Bogardus
Lieutenant Barri Jeffry Denman
Private Augenti Jason Michael Evans
Lieutenant Torasso Ken Krugman
Sergeant Lombardi Orville Mendoza
Doctor Tambourri Tom Nelis
Major Rizzoli/Ludovic Will Reynolds
Creative
Music and Lyrics Stephen Sondheim
Book James Lapine
Director John Doyle
Venue
Classic Stage Company
136 East 13th Street
New York, NY 10003
Preview: Feb. 8, 2013 Open: Feb. 28, 2013 Status: Open, limited run closing Apr. 19, 2013