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56-772: (Redirected from Pasión ) [REDACTED] Look up Passion , passion , or Pasion in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Passion , the Passion or the Passions may refer to: Emotion [ edit ] Passion (emotion) , a very strong feeling about a person or thing Passions (philosophy) , emotional states as used in philosophical discussions Stoic passions , various forms of emotional suffering in Stoicism Suffering of Jesus [ edit ] Passion of Jesus ,

112-568: A German drama film Passion (1951 film) , a French drama film directed by Georges Lampin Passion (1954 film) , American film directed by Allan Dwan En passion or The Passion of Anna , 1969, written and directed by Ingmar Bergman Passion (1982 film) , directed by Jean-Luc Godard Passions (1984 film) , starring Lindsay Wagner Passion (1986 film) , a Hong Kong film directed by and starring Sylvia Chang Passions (1994 film) , directed by Kira Muratova Passion (1996 film),

168-523: A German drama film Passion (1951 film) , a French drama film directed by Georges Lampin Passion (1954 film) , American film directed by Allan Dwan En passion or The Passion of Anna , 1969, written and directed by Ingmar Bergman Passion (1982 film) , directed by Jean-Luc Godard Passions (1984 film) , starring Lindsay Wagner Passion (1986 film) , a Hong Kong film directed by and starring Sylvia Chang Passions (1994 film) , directed by Kira Muratova Passion (1996 film),

224-543: A Turkish LGBT film by Emre Yalgı Passion (2012 film) , a film by Brian De Palma Television [ edit ] "Passion" ( Buffy the Vampire Slayer ) , 1998 episode of the fantasy-horror series The Passion (TV series) , 1999 British TV drama series about an amateur production of a passion play Passions , 1999–2008 American soap opera Pasión (TV series) , 2007–2008, period Mexican telenovela The Passion (TV serial) , 2008 British serial about

280-486: A Turkish LGBT film by Emre Yalgı Passion (2012 film) , a film by Brian De Palma Television [ edit ] "Passion" ( Buffy the Vampire Slayer ) , 1998 episode of the fantasy-horror series The Passion (TV series) , 1999 British TV drama series about an amateur production of a passion play Passions , 1999–2008 American soap opera Pasión (TV series) , 2007–2008, period Mexican telenovela The Passion (TV serial) , 2008 British serial about

336-495: A filmed staging of the original Broadway cast of the musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Ishq (1997 film) , or Passion , a 1997 Indian film by Indra Kumar Passion (1998 film) , directed by György Fehér Passion (1999 film) , about pianist and composer Percy Grainger The Passion of the Christ , 2004 film directed by Mel Gibson Passion (2005 film) , by director Mohammad Malas Passion (2009 film) ,

392-446: A filmed staging of the original Broadway cast of the musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Ishq (1997 film) , or Passion , a 1997 Indian film by Indra Kumar Passion (1998 film) , directed by György Fehér Passion (1999 film) , about pianist and composer Percy Grainger The Passion of the Christ , 2004 film directed by Mel Gibson Passion (2005 film) , by director Mohammad Malas Passion (2009 film) ,

448-403: A letter for me." He complies, but the letter she imagines is a fantasy one from Giorgio to herself (“I Wish I Could Forget You”). She is seized by another convulsive attack, and he hastens from the room. The soldiers gossip about Giorgio and Fosca while playing pool ("Soldiers' Gossip"). The Colonel thanks Giorgio for the kindness he has shown his cousin and explains her history. As a child, Fosca

504-409: A letter to Clara. When Fosca confesses that she feels no hope in her life, he tells her that "the only happiness that we can be certain of is love." Fosca is hurt and embarrassed, but recognizes that Giorgio, like herself, is different from others, and asks for his friendship ("Garden Sequence"). Giorgio and Clara exchange letters about Fosca. Clara urges him to avoid her whenever possible. When Giorgio

560-453: A new life with him, but as she has a child, she cannot. During Christmas, Giorgio is told that he has been transferred back to military headquarters. Later on, he reads Clara's newest letter, in which she asks him to wait until her son is grown before planning a more serious commitment ("Farewell Letter"). Giorgio finds he no longer desires the carefully arranged, convenient affair that they shared ("Just Another Love Story"). Having discovered

616-561: A production produced by Ruthie Henshall who also stars as Fosca, Passion opened at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester on May 5, 2022. The musical is usually presented in one act. An intermission was added only for the London production. In Milan in 1863, two lovers are at the height of ecstasy ("Happiness"). The handsome captain, Giorgio, breaks their reverie by telling Clara that he

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672-552: A radio station in Oxfordshire, England, now called Hits Radio Oxfordshire Passion Radio , radio station in Sussex, England Classical compositions [ edit ] Passions (Bach) , five settings of the Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach St John Passion , a 1724 setting of the Passion by J. S. Bach St Matthew Passion , 1727 setting of the Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach Passions (C. P. E. Bach) , 21 settings of

728-449: A radio station in Oxfordshire, England, now called Hits Radio Oxfordshire Passion Radio , radio station in Sussex, England Classical compositions [ edit ] Passions (Bach) , five settings of the Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach St John Passion , a 1724 setting of the Passion by J. S. Bach St Matthew Passion , 1727 setting of the Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach Passions (C. P. E. Bach) , 21 settings of

784-462: Is beginning to think that he is finally free of Fosca, he is informed by the Doctor that she is dying. His rejection of her love has exacerbated her illness. Giorgio, whose job as a soldier is to save lives, must go and visit her sickbed. He reluctantly agrees. He enters Fosca's chamber, and she implores him to lie beside her while she sleeps. At daybreak, Fosca asks him for a favor before he leaves: "Write

840-508: Is being transferred to a provincial military outpost . In the next scene, Giorgio is in the mess hall at the army camp with Colonel Ricci, the unit's commanding officer, and Dr. Tambourri, its physician. He thinks longingly of Clara (“First Letter”) and she thinks longingly of him ("Second Letter"). Giorgio's thoughts are interrupted by a bloodcurdling scream. The Colonel tells him not to worry; it's just Fosca, his sick cousin. Giorgio offers to lend her some of his books. As he begins to adjust to

896-551: Is not a choice, it is who she is, and she would gladly die for him ("Loving You"). Giorgio is finally moved by the force of her emotions. He takes her back to the outpost ("Transition"). The Doctor warns Giorgio that he must stop seeing Fosca, that she threatens his mental and physical health. Giorgio requests to forgo his leave; he feels it his duty to stay and help her as much as he can. Back in Milan, Clara questions him jealously about Fosca. Giorgio asks Clara to leave her husband and start

952-481: Is preparing to take a five-day leave, Fosca shows up unexpectedly, dissolving into hysteria and begging him to return soon. Fosca is next seen reading, stone-faced, from a letter Giorgio has sent rejecting her feelings as he and Clara make love ("Trio"). Upon Giorgio's return, Fosca reproaches him. She demands to know about his affair and learns that Clara is married. In a sharp exchange, they agree to sever all ties. Weeks go by with no contact between them, but just as he

1008-525: The Donmar Warehouse in London, as part of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday celebrations, opened on September 10, 2010, in previews, with the official opening September 21, running through November 27. It was directed by Jamie Lloyd , who was the Donmar associate director at the time, and the cast included Argentine actress Elena Roger , as well as Scarlett Strallen and David Thaxton . This production won

1064-598: The Evening Standard Awards , Best Musical Award. David Thaxton won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical . Passion received its German-language premiere (translated by Roman Hinze) on January 28, 2011, at the Dresden State Operetta . Directed by Holger Hauer , the lead roles were filled by Marcus Günzel (Giorgio), Maike Switzer (Clara) and Vasiliki Roussi (Fosca). The choir and orchestra of

1120-659: The West End . LuPone was then famously fired from Sunset Boulevard in favor of Glenn Close , who would take the show to Broadway. On October 20, 2004, there was a tenth anniversary concert at the Ambassador Theatre . It starred Marin Mazzie , Michael Cerveris , John McMartin and Donna Murphy . The show opened in the West End , with significant musical and script revisions, at the Queen's Theatre in 1996. Directed by Jeremy Sams ,

1176-628: The 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons. The work was performed for the CD label “bobbymusic” from August 22 to 25, 2012 using the same performers. It is the first recording in German, and the first recording of the entire work with all of the musical numbers and spoken texts. Since December 2, 2013 the double CD has been on sale at the Dresden State Operetta ( www.staatsoperette-dresden.de ) as well as online ( www.soundofmusic-shop.de or www.bobbymusic.de ). The show

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1232-416: The Dresden State Operetta performed under the musical direction of Peter Christian Feigel. A special feature of this production was its orchestral arrangement for a symphonic orchestra, including a great string ensemble, harpsichord and harp, with no electronic instruments being used and modifications to the musical score being made in cooperation with the composer. Passion ran at the Dresden State Operetta in

1288-2451: The Passion by C.P.E. Bach The Passion (Haydn) or Symphony No. 49, by Joseph Haydn The Passions , by William Hayes Passion (musical) , 1994 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Passions (Telemann) , series of compositions by Georg Philipp Telemann Bands and performers [ edit ] Passion (New York band) , short-lived disco and post-disco music band Passion (worship band) , related to Passion Conferences Passion (rapper) , former rapper from Oakland, California The Passions (American band) , 1960s The Passions (British band) , 1978–1983 Albums [ edit ] Passion (Robin Trower album) , 1986 Passion (Jennifer Rush album) , 1988 Passion (Peter Gabriel album) , 1989 Passion – Sources , by Peter Gabriel, 1989 Passion (Steve Laury album) , 1991 Passion (Regina Belle album) , 1993 Passion (Lady Saw album) , 1997 Passion (Murray Head album) , 2002 Passion (J. C. Schütz album) , 2004 Passion (Lee Jung-hyun album) , 2004 Passion (Geri Halliwell album) , 2005 Pasión (Fernando Lima album) , 2008 Passion (Kreesha Turner album) , 2008 Passion (In-Grid album) , 2010 Passion (Anaal Nathrakh album) , 2011 Passion (Pendragon album) , 2011 Pasión (Roberto Alagna album) , 2011 Passione (Andrea Bocelli album) , 2013 The Passions (album) , an album by Les Baxter featuring Bas Sheva Songs [ edit ] "Passion" (Gat Decor song) , 1992 "Passion" (Rod Stewart song) , 1980 "Passion" (The Flirts song) , 1982 "Passion" (Hikaru Utada song) , 2005 " P.A.S.S.I.O.N. ", by Rythm Syndicate, 1991 "Pasión" (song) , by Sarah Brightman and Fernando Lima, 2008 " La Passion ", by Gigi D'Agostino, 1999 "Passion" (PinkPantheress song) , 2021 "Passion", by Amen! UK , 1995 "Passion", by Andrea and Otilia featuring Shaggy , 2015 "Passion", by 1 Giant Leap from 1 Giant Leap , 2002 "The Passion", by Jaden Smith from Syre , 2017 "The Passions", by Owen Pallett from In Conflict , 2014 "Passion", by All That Remains from This Darkened Heart , 2004 See also [ edit ] Passion Conferences Passion fruit The Nexus One , an Android smartphone developed by HTC and Google, codename passion Pasyon , 1852 Filipino narrative of

1344-2402: The Passion by C.P.E. Bach The Passion (Haydn) or Symphony No. 49, by Joseph Haydn The Passions , by William Hayes Passion (musical) , 1994 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Passions (Telemann) , series of compositions by Georg Philipp Telemann Bands and performers [ edit ] Passion (New York band) , short-lived disco and post-disco music band Passion (worship band) , related to Passion Conferences Passion (rapper) , former rapper from Oakland, California The Passions (American band) , 1960s The Passions (British band) , 1978–1983 Albums [ edit ] Passion (Robin Trower album) , 1986 Passion (Jennifer Rush album) , 1988 Passion (Peter Gabriel album) , 1989 Passion – Sources , by Peter Gabriel, 1989 Passion (Steve Laury album) , 1991 Passion (Regina Belle album) , 1993 Passion (Lady Saw album) , 1997 Passion (Murray Head album) , 2002 Passion (J. C. Schütz album) , 2004 Passion (Lee Jung-hyun album) , 2004 Passion (Geri Halliwell album) , 2005 Pasión (Fernando Lima album) , 2008 Passion (Kreesha Turner album) , 2008 Passion (In-Grid album) , 2010 Passion (Anaal Nathrakh album) , 2011 Passion (Pendragon album) , 2011 Pasión (Roberto Alagna album) , 2011 Passione (Andrea Bocelli album) , 2013 The Passions (album) , an album by Les Baxter featuring Bas Sheva Songs [ edit ] "Passion" (Gat Decor song) , 1992 "Passion" (Rod Stewart song) , 1980 "Passion" (The Flirts song) , 1982 "Passion" (Hikaru Utada song) , 2005 " P.A.S.S.I.O.N. ", by Rythm Syndicate, 1991 "Pasión" (song) , by Sarah Brightman and Fernando Lima, 2008 " La Passion ", by Gigi D'Agostino, 1999 "Passion" (PinkPantheress song) , 2021 "Passion", by Amen! UK , 1995 "Passion", by Andrea and Otilia featuring Shaggy , 2015 "Passion", by 1 Giant Leap from 1 Giant Leap , 2002 "The Passion", by Jaden Smith from Syre , 2017 "The Passions", by Owen Pallett from In Conflict , 2014 "Passion", by All That Remains from This Darkened Heart , 2004 See also [ edit ] Passion Conferences Passion fruit The Nexus One , an Android smartphone developed by HTC and Google, codename passion Pasyon , 1852 Filipino narrative of

1400-651: The Sondheim Celebration at the Kennedy Center , running from July 19, 2002, through August 23, 2002, directed by Eric Schaeffer. Judy Kuhn and Michael Cerveris played Fosca and Giorgio, with Rebecca Luker as Clara. The work was presented by the Minnesota Opera in February 2004, staged by Tim Albery and starring Patricia Racette as Fosca, William Burden as Giorgio and Evelyn Pollock as Clara. In 2004

1456-468: The cast featured Michael Ball as Giorgio, Helen Hobson as Clara, and Maria Friedman as Fosca (Friedman had previously appeared in several Sondheim musicals in the UK). The production ran for 232 performances. A recording was later made of the show performed in concert, with nearly all of the original London cast recreating their roles and preserving the musical changes from the earlier production. A production at

1512-516: The characters. She then goes off into a dark musing on her life ("I Read"). Giorgio awkwardly changes the subject, but when he observes a hearse pulling up, she is overtaken by a hysterical convulsion. Giorgio is stunned and appalled ("Transition"). The following afternoon, the Colonel, the Doctor, Giorgio and Fosca go for a walk together. As they stroll through a castle's neglected garden, Giorgio politely engages her in conversation while mentally narrating

1568-639: The following morning behind the castle. Giorgio shoots at the Colonel and lets out a shrill howl eerily reminiscent of Fosca's earlier outbursts. Months later, Giorgio is in a hospital, dazed, recovering from a nervous breakdown. He is told that Fosca died shortly after their night together; the Colonel recovered from the wound. Dreamlike, the other characters in the story reappear as Giorgio begins reading from Fosca's last letter. Gradually her voice joins his, and together they look back on their revelations ("Finale"). The company walks off, Fosca last, leaving Giorgio alone at his table. Note: No song titles appear in

1624-511: The 💕 [REDACTED] Look up Passion , passion , or Pasion in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Passion , the Passion or the Passions may refer to: Emotion [ edit ] Passion (emotion) , a very strong feeling about a person or thing Passions (philosophy) , emotional states as used in philosophical discussions Stoic passions , various forms of emotional suffering in Stoicism Suffering of Jesus [ edit ] Passion of Jesus ,

1680-612: The last days of Christ "Passion" ( Law & Order: Criminal Intent ) , 2009 episode of the American police procedural The Passion (franchise) , a huge passion play, held around Easter on the streets of a particular city, initially Netherlands The Passion (Netherlands) , a Dutch adaptation that has aired yearly since 2011 The Passion: New Orleans , an American 2016 TV special adaptation held in New Orleans Music [ edit ] Passion 107.9 , former name for

1736-501: The last days of Christ "Passion" ( Law & Order: Criminal Intent ) , 2009 episode of the American police procedural The Passion (franchise) , a huge passion play, held around Easter on the streets of a particular city, initially Netherlands The Passion (Netherlands) , a Dutch adaptation that has aired yearly since 2011 The Passion: New Orleans , an American 2016 TV special adaptation held in New Orleans Music [ edit ] Passion 107.9 , former name for

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1792-456: The lead roles were portrayed by Kalle Malmberg (Giorgio), Mari Lerberg Fossum (Clara) and Annica Edstam (Fosca). The Jönköping Sinfonietta performed under the musical direction of Johan Siberg who also wrote the musical arrangements. The production had a second run at NorrlandsOperan in 2017. The musical made its regional premiere at New Line Theatre in St. Louis, MO in 1996, and was later part of

1848-450: The letter Fosca dictated, the Colonel accuses Giorgio of leading her on and demands a duel. The Doctor attempts to mediate the two, but Giorgio insists on seeing her again. He realizes that he loves Fosca, for no one has ever truly loved him but her. That evening, he returns to Fosca's room, knowing that the physical act might very well kill her (“No One Has Ever Loved Me”). They embrace, their passion consummated at last. The duel takes place

1904-409: The opening number when he began to feel that his musical style was unsuitable for Muscle . The piece was more contemporary and, in his opinion, required a score reflecting pop sensibilities. He called up Lapine and suggested that he find another songwriter, perhaps William Finn , and include it as a companion piece. Meanwhile, they continued to work on Passion and as the piece grew, they found that it

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2072-479: The plot concerns a young soldier and the changes in him brought about by the obsessive love of Fosca, his Colonel's homely, ailing cousin. The story originally came from a 19th-century novel by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti , an experimental Italian writer who was prominently associated with the Scapigliatura movement. His book Fosca was a fictionalized recounting of an affair he'd once had with an epileptic woman when he

2128-532: The rain. The rain, the ordeal of getting Fosca back to camp and perhaps exposure to her contagious emotions have conspired to give Giorgio a fever. He falls into a slumber and dreams that Fosca is dragging him down into the grave ("Nightmare"). The Doctor sends him off to Milan on sick leave ("Forty Days"). As he boards the train, he is followed once again by Fosca. She apologizes for everything and promises to keep her distance for good. Giorgio pleads with her to give him up. She explains that this cannot happen. Her love

2184-591: The show was performed in the Netherlands, and a Dutch-language recording was released—one of the few translations of a Sondheim score. This production had Vera Mann as Fosca, Stanley Burleson as Giorgio and Pia Douwes as Clara. A semi-staged concert, starring Patti LuPone as Fosca, Michael Cerveris as Giorgio and Audra McDonald as Clara, was held at Lincoln Center in New York for three performances, March 30 – April 1, 2005. Directed by Lonny Price , this production

2240-1343: The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during the crucifixion Passion (music) , musical setting of the texts describing these events Passion Play , dramatic representation of these events Passion Sunday , the second Sunday before Easter Passion Conferences , Christian organization People [ edit ] Pasion , ancient Greek slave and banker Passion Richardson (born 1975), American former sprint athlete Books [ edit ] "The Passion" (Milton) , 17th-century poem by John Milton The Passions an 18th-century poem by William Collins Passion , (in Italian, Fosca ), 1869 novel by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti Passion Play (play) or Passion , 1981 play by Peter Nichols Passion: An Essay on Personality , 1984 book by Roberto Unger The Passion (novel) , 1987 novel by Jeanette Winterson Passion (manga) , 2004 Japanese yaoi manga series Passion (novel) , 2011 young adult fantasy novel by Lauren Kate Film and TV [ edit ] Film [ edit ] Passion (1919 film), alternative title for Ernst Lubitsch's silent film Madame DuBarry Passion (1925 film) , directed by Richard Eichberg Passion (1932 film), directed by Hiroshi Shimizu Passion (1940 film) ,

2296-1293: The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during the crucifixion Passion (music) , musical setting of the texts describing these events Passion Play , dramatic representation of these events Passion Sunday , the second Sunday before Easter Passion Conferences , Christian organization People [ edit ] Pasion , ancient Greek slave and banker Passion Richardson (born 1975), American former sprint athlete Books [ edit ] "The Passion" (Milton) , 17th-century poem by John Milton The Passions an 18th-century poem by William Collins Passion , (in Italian, Fosca ), 1869 novel by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti Passion Play (play) or Passion , 1981 play by Peter Nichols Passion: An Essay on Personality , 1984 book by Roberto Unger The Passion (novel) , 1987 novel by Jeanette Winterson Passion (manga) , 2004 Japanese yaoi manga series Passion (novel) , 2011 young adult fantasy novel by Lauren Kate Film and TV [ edit ] Film [ edit ] Passion (1919 film), alternative title for Ernst Lubitsch's silent film Madame DuBarry Passion (1925 film) , directed by Richard Eichberg Passion (1932 film), directed by Hiroshi Shimizu Passion (1940 film) ,

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2352-532: The tedium of life at the outpost, the sensitive Giorgio feels increasingly out of place amongst the other men ("Third Letter"). He starts becoming friendly with the Doctor, who describes Fosca as having a nervous disorder. She frequently collapses into seizures, exposing her suffering and need for connection. Fosca arrives after dinner to thank Giorgio for the books. When he suggests she keep a novel longer to meditate over it, she explains that she does not read to think or search for truth, but to live vicariously through

2408-455: The title Passion . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Passion&oldid=1250912820 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Passion From Misplaced Pages,

2464-535: The title Passion . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Passion&oldid=1250912820 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Passion (musical) Set in Risorgimento -era Italy,

2520-476: The while knowing they would, that Scola wouldn't have taken on such a ripely melodramatic story unless he was convinced that he could make it plausible. By the end of the movie, the unwritten songs in my head were brimming and I was certain of two things. First, I wanted to make it into a musical, the problem being that it couldn't be a musical, not even in my nontraditional style, because the characters were so outsized. Second, I wanted James Lapine to write it; he

2576-405: Was a romantic, he had a feel for different centuries and different cultures, and he was enthusiastically attracted to weirdness. As it turned out, Lapine was already exploring the idea of adapting Muscle , a memoir by Sam Fussell, for the musical stage. Together, they came up with the idea of a pair of double-billing one acts. Lapine wrote a couple of scenes and Sondheim had just started working on

2632-447: Was a soldier. Sondheim first came up with the idea of writing a musical when he saw the Italian film in 1983: As Fosca started to speak and the camera cut back to her, I had my epiphany. I realized that the story was not about how she is going to fall in love with him, but about how he is going to fall in love with her . . . at the same time thinking, "They're never going to convince me of that, they're never going to pull that off," all

2688-717: Was broadcast on the PBS television show Live from Lincoln Center on March 31, 2005. It won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program . The score in this production preserved the musical revisions from the London version. This same cast had performed at the Ravinia Festival , Highland Park, Illinois , on August 22–23, 2003. The show was done at Chicago Shakespeare Theater from October 2, 2007, to November 11, 2007, starring Ana Gasteyer as Fosca, Adam Brazier as Giorgio and Kathy Voytko as Clara. The work

2744-417: Was doted on by her parents and once had illusions about her looks. When she was seventeen, the Colonel introduced her to an Austrian count named Ludovic. Fosca was taken with him, though she had her reservations. Once they were married, Ludovic took all of her family's money. Fosca eventually discovered that he had another wife and a child. When confronted, he smoothly admitted to his deception and vanished. It

2800-593: Was enough to fill out an entire evening of theatre. Muscle was eventually shelved. After 52 previews, Passion opened on Broadway at the Plymouth Theatre on May 9, 1994, and closed on January 7, 1995. Directed by James Lapine , the cast starred Jere Shea as Giorgio, Donna Murphy as Fosca and Marin Mazzie as Clara. Scenic design was by Adrianne Lobel , costume design by Jane Greenwood , lighting design by Beverly Emmons, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick , and music direction by Paul Gemignani. This production

2856-488: Was extended through April 2013, and a two-disc cast recording was released on July 2 from PS Classics . Rebecca Luker , who played the role of Clara in the Kennedy Center 's 2002 Sondheim Celebration production, replaced the ill Errico on this recording. Passion received its Swedish-language premiere (translated by Ulricha Johnson) on September 17, 2016, at the Kulturhuset Spira . Directed by Victoria Brattström ,

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2912-622: Was filmed shortly after closing and televised on the Public Broadcasting Service series American Playhouse on September 8, 1996. (It was released on DVD in 2003 by Image Entertainment.) The musical ran a total of 280 performances, making it the shortest-running musical ever to win the Tony Award for Best Musical . The role of Fosca was originally offered to Patti LuPone , but she turned it down to star in Sunset Boulevard in

2968-510: Was mounted by the East Village -based Classic Stage Company , starring Judy Kuhn as Fosca, Melissa Errico as Clara and Ryan Silverman as Giorgio. Known primarily for their stagings of classical plays, Passion was the first musical that the company had ever produced. The production was helmed by John Doyle and took a minimalist approach to the piece. Unlike other Doyle productions of Sondheim works, there were no instruments onstage. The run

3024-565: Was presented by Life Like Company at the Arts Centre Melbourne from November 5, 2014, to November 8, 2014, starring Theresa Borg as Fosca, Kane Alexander as Giorgio and Silvie Paladino as Clara. The musical had its Italian premiere at the Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte of Montepulciano on July 12, 2019, directed by Keith Warner . The musical direction was by Roland Boer , and Janie Dee played Fosca. A production

3080-464: Was staged in 2018 at Signature Theatre directed by Matthew Gardiner and starring Claybourne Elder as Giorgio, Natascia Diaz as Fosca and Steffanie Leigh as Clara. It was Signature's second production of the work. [4] The show was set to open in Pasadena, CA on March 15, 2020, directed by Michael Michetti at Boston Court Pasadena , but was postponed, and later cancelled, due to COVID-19 closures. In

3136-573: Was then that Fosca first became ill. After her parents died, she went to live with the Colonel, who felt responsible for her circumstances ("Flashback"). Meanwhile, Clara has written Giorgio a letter ("Sunrise Letter") addressing her approaching age, in which she admits her fear of losing love when she is old and no longer beautiful. Giorgio makes his way to a desolate mountain and is in the midst of reading when Fosca appears. After Giorgio lashes out at her in anger ("Is This What You Call Love?"), she crumples and faints. He picks her up and carries her back in

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