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.
Brooklyn's premiere professional orchestra, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra has announced its upcoming concert Beethoven/Harrison on Saturday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church. In an evening that seamlessly blends musical sounds and inspirations from different and diverse cultures, the performance celebrates the mastery of musical works by Beethoven and Mahler, while offering audiences the New York premiere of Lou Harrison's rare Concerto for Piano with Javanese Gamelan.
Experience Mozart's choral masterpiece, Requiem, performed by the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and the South Bend Chamber Singers on March 17.
Festival of Arts announces the passing of artist Patrick Kelly, known for his vibrant and diverse body of work. Kelly, born in London, was a renowned artist with a passion for vibrant colors. He studied fine art and industrial design in London before immigrating to Canada and later the United States.
Reviews are in for Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James, which opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, January 28th at Studio 54. The production, directed by Michael Grief, features music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and a book by Craig Lucas. Find out what the critics had to say here!
Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!
he Art Gallery of South Australia mourns the loss of one of this nation’s most significant philanthropists to the arts. His generosity and commitment to expanding the scope and quality of the Gallery’s collections will be remembered.
Hairspray is coming to Stifel Theatre on February 8-9. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Elton John is now an EGOT. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida with Tim Rice. He was awarded with his first Oscar in 1995 for 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from the Lion King. Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Marvin Hamlisch, Helen Hayes, Alan Menken, Rita Moreno, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more.
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan will give her final performance with San Francisco Ballet on Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30pm, dancing the role of Marguerite in Sir Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand at the War Memorial Opera House.
Franz Welser-Möst announced that he will not renew his contract as Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra beyond June 2027, when his current contract ends. By that time, he will have become the longest-serving musical leader in the ensemble's history.
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott.
Join music and comedy fans for a unique evening hosted by Mark Riccadonna and Richie Byrne of Drinks, Jokes, and Storytelling and featuring the acclaimed metal band Nuse! Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Matthew Bourne's 'Romeo and Juliet' opens at the Ahmanson Theatre on January 31.
The American Shakespeare Center has announced the appointment of Vanessa Morosco as its new Executive Director, marking a significant milestone in the organization's journey.
East Passyunk Opera Project teams up with Society Hill Dance Academy and Top Dog Cocktails to present Love Notes 3: Notes to Self on Saturday, January 13th with shows at 6:30pm and 9:30pm.
Celebration Arts announces its 38th Season, Black Girl Magic, featuring iconic and original plays written and directed by Black women. The season includes 'ZORA & LANGSTON,' 'TOPDOG / UNDERDOG,' and 'MUD, RIVER, STONE.' Season passes available now.
Del Shores directs the Off-Broadway debut of the award-winning play WOUNDED, opening Jan. 24 at SoHo Playhouse, NYC. Inquire for interview opportunities with the creative team and cast.
Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree. The Recording Academy and Clive Davis will celebrate Platt's achievements at the renowned Pre-GRAMMY Gala preceding the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
David Rockwell, the Tony Award-winning designer, has been named to Architectural Digest's AD100 Hall of Fame and honored with Interior Design's first-ever Icon Award.
Origin Theatre Company announces Scéal Nua, a collaborative playwriting program led by Irish writer and actor Sarah Street and produced in Association with Irish Arts Center, initiative running January - April 24, 2024, aims to develop emerging Irish theatrical voices.
Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced that in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home is providing a $10,000 gift match to the Center's Year-End Giving Campaign. Every dollar donated to the Fox Cities P.A.C.'s Year-End Giving Campaign will be doubled, up to $10,000.
Kal Schimmers and Joe the Drummer have announced a tour date at Fox Cities P.A.C. Get all the details in this media release.
The Blues Foundation has announced the elections of a new Board of Directors and officers. Scott Fitzke, whose tenure as Chairman of the Board is ending due to term limits, will be succeeded by Terika Dean, who served as Vice Chairman under Fitzke.
Dive into the fascinating world of art, technology, and dance with Dances with Robots podcast. Join host Sydney Skybetter, a choreographer and Dean at Brown University, as he explores interdisciplinary practices and the ways artists and technologists navigate the world.
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