Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim Directed by: James Lapine |
Book by: James Lapine Based on the novel Fosca by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti |
 Cpt. Bachetti is stationed at a remote military outpost, seperated from his mistress Clara. Then he meets Fosca, an injured soul who falls in love with him. Though he tries to push her away, she clouds his mind by showing him her idea of love, and Giorgio’s world unravels as Fosca’s expands. Read the complete synopsis. For a more detailed look at the show, browse through the libretto. |
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 Iginio Ugo Tarchetti wrote the novel Fosca in 1869, shortly before he died at the age of 29. The story was revived in the 1981 Italian film Passione d’amore before Lapine and Sondheim turned it into a musical. Find out more about the novel, the film, or the development of the musical. |
  There are a few changes in plot between the Broadway and London recordings which make both interesting. Read my reviews of the CDs, or listen to a clip from one of my favourite songs.
There is also a video available of the Broadway cast – read my review of that recording. |
 I haven’t seen this show on stage yet. On CD, it’s my favourite Sondheim show, so I would love to see it sometime – I was so disappointed to miss the production in Washington in 2002. When I do get to see it, I’ll add my thoughts here! |
 Since I haven’t seen the show yet, all my favourite performers come from the recordings – take a look at my thoughts on some of them. Once you’re done looking around here, check out some of the other Passion websites that are out there. |