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Passion Revival 2013

Ages: 17+
Opened: February 28, 2013
Closing: April 19, 2013

Passion - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


Classic Stage Company
136 East 13th Street New York City, NY 10003

PASSION opened on Broadway in May of 1994 and received the Tony Award that year for Best Musical. It has been performed throughout the world since then, but this will be the first full New York revival. (A three performance only semi-staged production was mounted at Lincoln Center in the spring of 2005 for the PBS broadcast Live From Lincoln Center)



Classic Stage Company's production of PASSION is slated to begin performances in February 2013 under the direction of John Doyle.






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PASSION Cast Album Recorded Today
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013


The CSC cast album of PASSION records today, May 13th, for a July 2nd release. The good news is that it will feature the entire cast, including Melissa Errico. Amy Justman has been filling in for Errico on stage.

PASSION Cast Album to Be Recorded on May 13
by Robert Diamond - April 17, 2013


BroadwayWorld has learned that the cast was informed today that they will be recording the CSC cast album of PASSION on May 13th. The good news is that it will feature the entire cast, including Melissa Errico. Amy Justman has been filling in for Errico on stage.

Amy Justman to Replace Melissa Errico for Final Performances of PASSION
by Nicole Rosky - April 9, 2013


Classic Stage Company announced today that Amy Justman will assume the role of Clara for the final 11 performances of their critically-acclaimed new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's PASSION through Friday, April 19 at CSC (136 East 13th Street). Melissa Errico, who originated the role of Clara, has been out of the show with bronchitis since March 21. PS Classics announced today that they had postponed the cast recording of PASSION (which was scheduled for today) until Ms. Errico is fully recovered. A new recording and release date will be announced in the coming days.

PASSION's Melissa Errico on Vocal Rest; Cast Album Recording Delayed
by Nicole Rosky - April 8, 2013


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Classic Stage Company's production of Passion has delayed the recording of it's upcoming cast album, because Melissa Errico, who plays Clara in the show, is out on vocal rest. Errico has been out of the show since March 21 and the cast will not head to the recoding studio until she has fully recovered. In the mentime, Amy Justman has been filling in for Errico on stage.

Classic Stage Company Extends PASSION Through 4/19
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that their critically-acclaimed new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company), will extend once again by popular demand for four additional performances through Friday, April 19 at CSC (136 East 13th Street). PASSION stars Melissa Errico (Clara), Judy Kuhn (Fosca) and Ryan Silverman (Giorgio). The production also features Stephen Bogardus (Colonel Ricci), Jeffry Denman (Lieutenant Barri), Jason Michael Evans (Private Augenti), Ken Krugman (Lieutenant Torasso), Orville Mendoza (Sergeant Lombardi), Tom Nelis (Doctor Tambourri), Will Reynolds (Major Rizzoli/Ludovic), John Antony (understudy) and Amy Justman (understudy). CSC also announced that twenty $10 tickets for each of the final four performances - Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm, Wednesday, April 17 at 7pm, Thursday, April 18 at 8pm and Friday, April 19 at 8pm - generously underwritten by TheaterMania.com and Aaron Lieber/Bruce Horten. These special $10 tickets will go on sale to the public Tuesday, Apri1 2 at 12pm, available in person at the CSC Box Office only.

TV: Sneak Peek of Melissa Errico, Judy Kuhn and Ryan Silverman in PASSION!
by Nicole Rosky - March 4, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that their critically-acclaimed new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical Passion, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company), will extend by popular demand through Sunday, April 14 at CSC (136 East 13th Street). Passion stars Melissa Errico (Clara), Judy Kuhn (Fosca) and Ryan Silverman (Giorgio). The production also features Stephen Bogardus (Colonel Ricci), Jeffry Denman (Lieutenant Barri), Jason Michael Evans (Private Augenti), Ken Krugman (Lieutenant Torasso), Orville Mendoza (Sergeant Lombardi), Tom Nelis (Doctor Tambourri), Will Reynolds (Major Rizzoli/Ludovic), John Antony (understudy) and Amy Justman (understudy). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

Classic Stage Company's PASSION Extends Through April 14
by Nicole Rosky - March 4, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that their critically-acclaimed new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company), will extend by popular demand through Sunday, April 14 at CSC (136 East 13th Street). PASSION stars Melissa Errico (Clara), Judy Kuhn (Fosca) and Ryan Silverman (Giorgio). The production also features Stephen Bogardus (Colonel Ricci), Jeffry Denman (Lieutenant Barri), Jason Michael Evans (Private Augenti), Ken Krugman (Lieutenant Torasso), Orville Mendoza (Sergeant Lombardi), Tom Nelis (Doctor Tambourri), Will Reynolds (Major Rizzoli/Ludovic), John Antony (understudy) and Amy Justman (understudy).

Photo Coverage: Ryan Silverman, Melissa Errico, Judy Kuhn and More Celebrate PASSION's Opening Night
by Walter McBride - March 2, 2013


Ryan Silverman as Giorgio, joins acclaimed, award-winning actresses Judy Kuhn (as Fosca) and Melissa Errico (as Clara), in Classic Stage Company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). Passion opened at CSC (136 East 13th Street) on Thursday, February 28. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night celebrations and brings you photos below!

Ryan Silverman, Melissa Errico and Judy Kuhn Star in Classic Stage Company's PASSION, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013


Ryan Silverman as Giorgio, joins acclaimed, award-winning actresses Judy Kuhn (as Fosca) and Melissa Errico (as Clara), in Classic Stage Company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). Passion will open at CSC (136 East 13th Street) tonight, February 28.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ryan Silverman, Melissa Errico and Judy Kuhn in Classic Stage's PASSION!
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2013


Ryan Silverman as Giorgio, joins acclaimed, award-winning actresses Judy Kuhn (as Fosca) and Melissa Errico (as Clara), in Classic Stage Company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). Passion is currently in previews at CSC (136 East 13th Street), with an official press opening scheduled for Thursday, February 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Ryan Silverman, Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico Star in Classic Stage Company's PASSION Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2013


Classic Stage Company welcomes Ryan Silverman to the cast of PASSION as Giorgio, joining acclaimed/awarding winning actresses Judy Kuhn (as Fosca) and Melissa Errico (as Clara), in the company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company).

Stephen Bogardus, Jeffry Denman, and More Join Classic Stage Company's PASSION- Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - January 3, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, today announced complete casting for the company's upcoming new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, to be directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). Joining previously announced Melissa Errico (Clara), Judy Kuhn (Fosca) and Ryan Silverman (Giorgio) in the production are Stephen Bogardus (Colonel Ricci), Jeffry Denman (Lieutenant Barri), Jason Michael Evans (Private Augenti), Amy Justman (understudy), Ken Krugman (Lieutenant Torasso), Orville Mendoza (Sergeant Lombardi), Tom Nelis (Doctor Tambourri) and Will Reynolds (Major Rizzoli/Ludovic). PASSION is slated to begin performances on February 8, 2013 at CSC (136 East 13th Street), with an official press opening scheduled for Thursday, February 28, playing a limited engagement through Sunday, April 7. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at Noon on Thursday, January 3.

Ryan Silverman Joins Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico in Classic Stage Company's PASSION, Beg. Feb 7
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2012


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that Ryan Silverman has been cast as Giorgio, joining acclaimed/awarding winning actresses Judy Kuhn (as Fosca) and Melissa Errico (as Clara), in the company's upcoming new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical Passion, to be directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company).

Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico Set to Lead PASSION at Classic Stage Company in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2012


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner announced today that acclaimed/awarding winning actresses Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico will star as Fosca and Clara in the company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, to be directed by John Doyle (the Tony Award-winning revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). PASSION is slated to begin performances in February, 2013. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks and months, as well as full creative team. PASSION opened on Broadway in May of 1994 and received the Tony Award that year for Best Musical.

John Doyle to Helm PASSION at Classic Stage Company in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - January 13, 2012


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick, will next season present new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, to be directed by John Doyle (the Tony Award-winning revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). PASSION is slated to begin performances in February, 2013.

Passion FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Passion and what's the order?
Happiness
First Letter
Second Letter
Third Letter
Fourth Letter
I Read
Transition #1
Garden Sequence
Transition #2
Trio
Transition #3
I Wish I Could Forget You
Soldiers' Gossip #1
Flashback
Sunrise Letter
Is This What You Call Love?
Soldiers' Gossip #2
Transition #4
Forty Days
Loving You
Transition #5
Soldiers' Gossip #3
Farewell Letter
No One Has Ever Loved Me
Finale
Happiness
First Letter
Second Letter
Third Letter
Fourth Letter
I Read
Garden Sequence
Fifth Letter (Trio)
I Wish I Could Forget You
Soldier's Gossip
Flashback
Sunrise Letter
Is This What You Call Love?
Soldier's Gossip (Reprise)
Forty Days
Loving You
Soldier's Gossip (Reprise)
Farewell Letter
No One Has Ever Loved Me
Finale

Passion History

Other Productions of Passion

1993   New York Workshop
New York
1994   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1996   West End London Revival
West End
1996   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1997   West End London Concert
West End
2002   Regional (US) Sondheim Festival Production
Regional (US)
2003   Regional (US) Regional Concert
Regional (US)
2004   London Fringe Bridewell Production
London Fringe
2004   Broadway 10th Anniversary Concert
Broadway
2005   Broadway Concert [Broadway]
Broadway
2010   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
2013   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Production
Off-Broadway
2018   Washington, DC (Regional) Signature Theatre's Production
Washington, DC (Regional)

Passion - 2013 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Ryan Silverman
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical John Doyle
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Stephen Bogardus
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Melissa Errico
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jane Cox
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical or Revue 0
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Dan Moses Schreier
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Judy Kuhn
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ryan Silverman
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Revival 0

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