Passion is such an underrated show. Loving You is probably one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It’s been reported that Sondheim was in love fir the first time in his life while writing the show, and the score reflects that. And Donna Murphy was incredible in that role
Wow, this deserves more attention for Donna Murphy's acting alone. Incredibly moving. "And should you die tomorrow, one more thing I see: your love will live in me..."
Seeing this for the first time in London in 1996 I was shattered. From the opening bars involuntary tears flowed and now 25 years later, I still weep. Passion is astonishing. Many did not appreciate the nature of the piece and could not viscerally experience it. It leaves me breathless. Mr Sondheim has over the years written remarkable pieces and for me is the most accomplished and compelling writer of musical theatre of my 50 plus years.
"They hear drums... we hear music." This is the mantra of two people who stand miles above the mass of mediocre humanity, who have had the fortune to find each other in a fulfillment.
I saw this on Bwy and that mantra is what I took away from the night. Add to it, "...why is love so easy to give and hard to receive?" and I was an emotional mess, so much for a recently "out" gay kid in the early 90s to handle.
Jandel Nico Plurad same here! I discovered this during my senior year couple months back before I graduated in May and honestly I love it, a beautiful piece by Sondheim.
I love this production! Why are some people freaked about the opening scene? oh please, get over it! Still, one of my favorite musicals, and performances from the Tony's. It's 2016!
How yng Marin Mazzi looks... I think this my favourite Sondheim work and there is a lot of competition... they are all wonderful in it. I was in NYC when it opened but the reviews were terrible so I didn't go. I went later in London and loved it.
So many comments talking about needing to "get over the nudity," and so few comments to that effect. Was there a purge along the way? Did some comments get lost as YT (and Google once it was purchased) kept revising systems?
The first two songs were prerecorded. The live portion begins at 3:08. It was somewhat common in the 80s and 90s for a show's Tony performance to be a mixture of footage pre-recorded at the show's respective theatre, as well as a live portion.
When I saw it on Bwy, two men in the row behind us were giggly and wolf whistling. Ushers had to come and escort them out. Classless and immature buffoons. Their wives remained and loved their evening.
Totally agree. She had so many walls and defenses built, because of her "differences". They found a kindred spirit/soul between the two of them and it was heartbreaking at the end.
Jandel Nico Plurad Did you actually see the show? Did you sit in the audience and feel their palpable discomfort? Did you know that it has been filmed without the nudity, proving that the nudity added nothing? Have you seen the production with Audra McDonald? Where she kept her clothes on?
so am I the only one thinking that somewhere along the lines someone said we need to make this sound like Phantom of the Opera somehow, because that's what I'm feeling from the vocals
Passion is such an underrated show. Loving You is probably one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It’s been reported that Sondheim was in love fir the first time in his life while writing the show, and the score reflects that. And Donna Murphy was incredible in that role
She's remarkable
Wow, this deserves more attention for Donna Murphy's acting alone. Incredibly moving. "And should you die tomorrow, one more thing I see: your love will live in me..."
Damn, Anthony Hopkins gave away basically the entire plot right off the bat
Seeing this for the first time in London in 1996 I was shattered. From the opening bars involuntary tears flowed and now 25 years later, I still weep. Passion is astonishing. Many did not appreciate the nature of the piece and could not viscerally experience it. It leaves me breathless. Mr Sondheim has over the years written remarkable pieces and for me is the most accomplished and compelling writer of musical theatre of my 50 plus years.
Comparing apples to oranges. Beauty and the Beast is a fun, easy show. Passion is an eloquent work or art. Come back in another decade and revisit it.
And ironically Passion is a gender reversed Beauty and the Beast
Astounding! Not every Tony performance can pack the punch emotionally - this one is up there on the tier.
Amen
"They hear drums... we hear music." This is the mantra of two people who stand miles above the mass of mediocre humanity, who have had the fortune to find each other in a fulfillment.
I saw this on Bwy and that mantra is what I took away from the night. Add to it, "...why is love so easy to give and hard to receive?" and I was an emotional mess, so much for a recently "out" gay kid in the early 90s to handle.
"I see now I was blind." What a beautiful phrase/sound.
I have only recently found Donna.. she is mesmerising
I bought the DVD and watch it once a year. It is mesmerizing, Marin and Donna are perfect.
My favorite musical! I wasn't even born when this first opened.
You have great taste. A lot of younger people don't know this show.
Jandel Nico Plurad same here! I discovered this during my senior year couple months back before I graduated in May and honestly I love it, a beautiful piece by Sondheim.
Oh My Marin Mazzie! I miss you!
I love this production! Why are some people freaked about the opening scene? oh please, get over it!
Still, one of my favorite musicals, and performances from the Tony's. It's 2016!
5 years later and I still don't see any comments complaining about the opening scene...
@@elphbwckd212 thank God!
Magnificent performance from the cast!
How yng Marin Mazzi looks... I think this my favourite Sondheim work and there is a lot of competition... they are all wonderful in it. I was in NYC when it opened but the reviews were terrible so I didn't go. I went later in London and loved it.
I love this show.
😱 Oh my days , they did the nude scene at the Tonys!!! 😁 👍
Beautiful!!
Beautiful ............💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Extraordinary
Sondheim pure Genius
So many comments talking about needing to "get over the nudity," and so few comments to that effect. Was there a purge along the way? Did some comments get lost as YT (and Google once it was purchased) kept revising systems?
do u have the aida tony awards performance
Um did they shoot some of the scenes beforehand? Cause doing all those costume changes live would be impossible!
Does anyone know how they recorded this performance??
The first two songs were prerecorded. The live portion begins at 3:08. It was somewhat common in the 80s and 90s for a show's Tony performance to be a mixture of footage pre-recorded at the show's respective theatre, as well as a live portion.
Highly acclaimed? Not so much. But. It is truly amazing
Kenneth Desmond Mosley Actually it was highly acclaimed by critics, it was the audience who generally hated it, though.
grow up and get over the ""nude scene"" people
When I saw it on Bwy, two men in the row behind us were giggly and wolf whistling. Ushers had to come and escort them out. Classless and immature buffoons. Their wives remained and loved their evening.
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I found Fosca tough to like. Her desires were selfish. Sondheim is a dream like always.
Totally agree. She had so many walls and defenses built, because of her "differences". They found a kindred spirit/soul between the two of them and it was heartbreaking at the end.
One of the most beautifully sung shows I have ever heard. I did not think the nude scene in the opening was necessary. It was such a distraction.
It is necessary.
Jandel Nico Plurad Did you actually see the show? Did you sit in the audience and feel their palpable discomfort? Did you know that it has been filmed without the nudity, proving that the nudity added nothing? Have you seen the production with Audra McDonald? Where she kept her clothes on?
so am I the only one thinking that somewhere along the lines someone said we need to make this sound like Phantom of the Opera somehow, because that's what I'm feeling from the vocals
The stupidity 🤦♂️
Beauty and the Beast should of won a Tony Award for Best Musical. Passion is a snorefest.
Art vs. Commercialism.