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Stephen Sondheim's Passion (Original Broadway Cast) on Video - 2003

Stephen Sondheim's Passion (Original Broadway Cast) Video
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An unforgettable chronicle of the redemptive power of love, this is a mesmerizing musical rhapsody from the Broadway team of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. 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 into 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. This highly acclaimed Broadway musical features extraordinary performances from Donna Murphy (The King & I), Marin Mazzie (Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate) and Jere Shea (Damn Yankees). A haunting study of obsessive love, this striking production offers a visual and musical feast that will linger in your heart and soul forever! Winner of 4 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Actress (Musical) - Donna Murphy, Best Book (Musical) - James Lapine, Best Original Musical Score - Stephen Sondheim

The Passion DVD commentary track offers a rare opportunity to hear composer Stephen Sondheim discussing his work, joined by writer-director James Lapine, artistic associate Ira Weitzman, and actors Donna Murphy, Marin Mazzie, and Jere Shea. (Sondheim, Lapine, and cast also recorded a commentary for Sunday in the Park with George.) Things get off to a rousing star with the opening nude scene, as the others pepper Mazzie with questions such as where the microphone was stashed. Their giddiness is a lot of fun (after one five-second waltz they say "We hope you enjoyed the big dance number!" and Murphy recalls that her husband asked, "Do I have to have breakfast with Fosca? Wash your hair, for Chrissakes!"). But there are serious moments too. Passion is a powerful, challenging work that tends to polarize audiences, and the group discusses how they felt about some of the reactions they received. Note that the commentary should put to rest the old rumor that they filmed an alternate version of the opening scene that revealed more nudity. --David Horiuchi

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Starring:
Donna Murphy, Jere Shea, Marin Mazzie, Gregg Edelman, Tom Aldredge

Studio: Image Entertainment

Filmed: 1996 - Released: 2003

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