Giorgio, a young soldier, is in love with the married Clara and becomes her lover. But they are separated when Giorgio is posted far away, where he meets the unhappy, unhealthy, and unattractive Fosca, who develops a passionate love for Giorgio and tries to make him love her. This rendition of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical was recorded on the stage with it's original all-star Broadway cast. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season thirteen, episode six).
Credits
Passion Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Donna Murphy
She was 36, now 65 years old
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as Fosca |
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Tom Aldredge
He was 67, 83 years old when he died
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as Dr. Tambourri |
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Gregg Edelman
He was 37, now 65 years old
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as Colonel Ricci |
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Marin Mazzie
She was 35, 57 years old when she died
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as Clara |
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Jere Shea
He was 30, now 58 years old
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as Giorgio |
Passion Crew
| Name |
Department |
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James Lapine as Director. He was 46 (now 75) years old
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Directing |
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James Lapine as Writer. He was 46 (now 75) years old
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Writing |
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Stephen Sondheim as Music. He was 65 (91) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Stephen Sondheim as Writer. He was 65 (91) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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Stephen Sondheim as Musical. He was 66 (91) years old when He died
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Writing |
