Passion [videorecording] / music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim ; book and direction, James Lapine ; producer, Kimberly Myers ; Michael Brandman Productions ; Passion Musical Company.
Donna Murphy, Jere Shea, Marin Mazzie, Gregg Edelman, Tom Aldredge, T.J. Meyers, William Parry. Based on the film Passione d'amore, directed by Ettore Scola. Program notes by Paul Salsini, inserted. Filmed at the Plymouth Theater, New York City in Jan. 1995, immediately after the production closed. Originally broadcast on American Playhouse, Sept. 8th, 1996. Special features: audio commentary with Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine, Donna Murphy, Jere Shea, Marin Mazzie, Ira Weitzman (recorded December 18, 2002); bonus audio-only extended cut of "No one has ever loved me," cut during previews; audio selection; song selections; "Passion" extras.
Summary:
"In 19th century Italy, handsome soldier Giorgio is embroiled in a steamy affair with lovely, and married, Clara. Giorgio is transferred from Milan to a remote military outpost, where he comes in contact with the ailing, homely Fosca, his commanding officer's cousin. Fosca falls instantly and deeply in love with Giorgio, who resists her affections. Gradually, she reveals, and Giorgio learns to appreciate, what is truly beautiful about herself"--Container.
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