Passion Revival 2004 - Articles Page 6

Ages: 17+
Opened: October 20, 2004
Closing: October 20, 2004

Passion - 2004 - Broadway History , Info & More

Based on the film Passione d'Amore directed by Ettore Scola


Based on the novel Fosca by I. U. Tarchetti

PASSION, winner of 4 Tony Awards including Best Music and Lyrics, Best Book, and Best Musical, features music and lyrics by the acclaimed Stephen Sondheim (Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Company, Follies, Into The Woods, Gypsy) and book by James Lapine (Falsettos, Into The Woods, Sunday In The Park With George).





PASSION opened on Broadway in 1994, and received its London revival in 2010 at the Donmar Warehouse as part of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday celebrations.



Stephen Sondheim's PASSION revolves around a handsome Italian solider, Giorgio, separated from his beautiful mistress, who is shattered and ultimately changed by the unconditional and obsessive love of Fosca, his Colonel's chronically ill and plain cousin. Her unrelenting passions force him to re-evaluate his beliefs about love and attraction between two human beings.

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The Drama League Launches Digital Archive of 2022-23 International Directors Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2023


The Drama League has launched its digital archive of the 2022-2023 International Directors Summit, which united eight world-class directors from around the globe for a series of conversations about the changing nature of their work.

The Actors Studio to Present Three Day Celebration of Estelle Parsons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023


The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration with a three-day celebration of one of its most influential members, Academy Award winner and Co-Associate Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, Estelle Parsons.

James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 53rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 53rd season to be presented October 2023 through June 2024.

Oratorio Society Of New York Presents 46th Annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, presents the 46th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:30pm. The Solo Competition was created in 1977 to encourage the art of oratorio singing and to give young singers an opportunity to advance their careers.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Presents DPAC'S TRIANGLE RISING STARS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


DPAC has announced that Triangle Rising Stars, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards will take place on May 18th, 2023 at 7:30 PM with host, Clay Aiken and special guest Tony Award Winner, Beth Leavel.  Triangle Rising Stars is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

Cast & Creative Team Set for PASSING STRANGE at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023


Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final production of its 25th Anniversary Season, the electrifying Tony Award-winning production, Passing Strange.

Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson to Present World Premiere of INCOPNEGRO: AFTERMATH at CATAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023


 Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson will present the world premiere of inCOPnegro: Aftermath, an evening-length dance-theatre performance which explores concepts of safety, police relations, and the importance of community healing.

LOTNY to Present AMERICAN ONE ACTS in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023


The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present American One Acts, a double bill, conducted by Gregory Hopkins and directed by Philip Shneidman, from May 31 - June 4, 2023 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Harris Center for the Arts to Present Taylor Dayne & Sheena Easton in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023


HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS will present two exceptional music performances in one evening. Taylor Dayne and Sheena Easton will perform beginning at 8:00 PM on Sunday, April 30. Between them, these two pop icons have garnered nine GRAMMY Award nominations, two GRAMMY Awards, two Billboard Music awards, one American Music Award, six Platinum albums, five Gold albums, 39 Billboard Top 20 singles, and 11 #1 Billboard singles.

Dzieci Theatre to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of Easter Themed A PASSION in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023


Best known for their stripped down MAKBET, a Roma-infused take on Shakespeare's Macbeth presented in a shipping container, and their annual holiday extravaganza FOOLS MASS, Dzieci Theatre will present its 10th Anniversary production of A PASSION this Easter.

Photos: THOSE GIRLS SING THE BROADWAY! (VOL.1) at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Helane Blumfield
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 10, 2022


Broadway World Cabaret photographer Helane Blumfield catches THOSE GIRLS in action.

Embracing Our Differences' 2023 Exhibit Will Be Displayed at Three Venues For 20th Anniversary
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 30, 2022


For 20 years, Embracing Our Differences has drawn on the passion and perception of artists, students, writers, and others to create powerful statements of diversity, respect, kindness and acceptance in its annual outdoor public art exhibition consisting of 50 billboard-sized works of art and accompanying quotes.

The Coney Island History Project's Free Public Exhibition Center Opens for the 2022 Season on Memorial Day Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2022


The Coney Island History Project's exhibition center opens for the 2022 season on Saturday, May 28th, of Memorial Day Weekend. Since the History Project's inception in 2004 with a portable recording booth on the Boardwalk and the inaugural season of our exhibition center in 2007, we have proudly offered 'Free Admission for One and All!” The exhibition center is open free of charge on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (1:00PM-7:00PM) from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. We're located at 3059 West 12th Street, adjacent to the West 12th Street entrance to Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, just a few steps off the Boardwalk.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022


THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

Amanda McBroom to Present CRIMES OF THE HEART at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Amanda McBroom in her new show “Crimes of the Heart” on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 PM. McBroom’s concert will feature songs of passion, politics, and just plain love, written by the likes of Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Leonard Cohen, and of course, Amanda McBroom.

The Django Announces May Schedule Featuring 'Next Gen Series' of Emerging Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022


THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is celebrating the next generation of jazz with a special concert series this month. During the month of May, The Django welcomes rising stars as part of its new Next Gen Series.

BWW Previews: NOTRE DAME DE PARIS - IL VENTENNALE
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Mar 7, 2022


NOTRE DAME DE PARIS - IL VENTENNALE IN TOUR IN TUTTA ITALIA E CON IL CAST ORIGINALE, TORNA IN SCENA UNA DELLE OPERE PIù CONOSCIUTE E AMATE DAL PUBBLICO.

LaGuardia High School All-School Musical ALL SHOOK UP Performances To Be Live-Streamed
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2022


In a triumphant return after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the students of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts will take to the stage this month for the all-school musical performance of 'All Shook Up,' a 2004 Broadway musical that takes the music of Elvis Presley and turns it into a story of inspiration and inclusion.

LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts to Present ALL SHOOK UP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022


After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the students of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts will take to the stage this month for the all-school musical performance of 'All Shook Up,' a 2004 Broadway musical that takes the music of Elvis Presley and turns it into a story of inspiration and inclusion.

Digital Theatre Adds PRIMO to its Streaming Platform
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022


Digital Theatre – the original and largest digital platform for the arts, specialising in world-class theatre productions, is delighted to announce that, the 2004 National Theatre/Heritage Theatre performance of Primo is now available to all its subscribers.  

The Django Announces March Line-Up: Celebrating Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022


THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is commemorating Women’s History Month by hosting more than 20 leading female jazz artists on its stage during March.

The Django Announces February Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2021


THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, will continue to host today’s jazz legends and rising stars. On February 3, The Django celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn-based record label, La Reserve, with special performances by the label’s artists.

BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021


The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021


. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Matthew Gardiner
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 20, 2021


Today’s subject Matthew Gardiner is a prime example of someone living their theatre life to the fullest. While he has directed and choreographed all over town and in Korea as well, by far the bulk of his career has been working at Signature Theatre. Since coming there in 2004, Matthew has either choreographed and or directed some of Signature’s most memorable productions while also serving as the company’s Associate Artistic Director since 2011.

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