Overview

Passion is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The story was adapted from Ettore Scola's film Passione d'Amore. Central themes include love, sex, obsession, illness, passion, beauty, power and manipulation. Set in 19th century Italy, 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.

Cast

Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris, Alexander Gemignani, Kate Baldwin

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What is "Passion" about?

Passion is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The story was adapted from Ettore Scola's film Passione d'Amore. Central themes include love, sex, obsession, illness, passion, beauty, power and manipulation. Set in 19th century Italy, 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.

When was "Passion" released?

Passion was released in 2005.

Who stars in "Passion"?

The cast includes Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris, Alexander Gemignani.