Passion
"A staged concert performance of Sondheim's Tony-winning show."
Originally released in 2005. Passion is a music/drama film. directed by Lonny Price.
Starring Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and Michael Cerveris
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
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, obsessi...
Who directed Passion?
Passion was directed by Lonny Price.
How long is Passion?
Passion has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Passion released?
Passion was released on March 31, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Passion?
The main cast of Passion includes Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris, Alexander Gemignani, Kate Baldwin.