Anybody watching "Passion"?

[FOAnatic]

Anybody watching "Passion"?#0

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:22pm

I'm watching it right now. Wow...Patti is so spooky...but sooo talented. I'm really liking it so far.

"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde

[luvtheEmcee]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#1

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:23pm

My friend's taping it for me, since I would've had to miss part of it, and I want to watch the whole thing in order. I'll watch it over the weekend.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[Broadway Matt]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#2

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:27pm

I was going to comment on the fantastic makeup job on Patti, but have been busy being enthralled by the performances. I never cared much for this show, but I'm feeling that change song by song thanks to the talent onscreen right now. But yeah, Lupone's Fosca visage is unsettling to say the least. Almost as unsettling as Cerveris' "white boy" legs that threatened to upstage the 1st scene.

"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers

Updated On: 3/31/05 at 08:27 PM

[Unknown User]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#3

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:28pm

HAHA, yes, his legs DID upstage the first scene. They all sound BEAUTIFUL!!! And Patti is SCARY looking... Like a dead person from The Sixth Sense...

[FOAnatic]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#4

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:30pm

Patti looks like Samara from The Ring about 50 years later in life.

"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde

[sweetiedarlinmia]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#5

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:30pm

This is incredible! They sound wonderful. Patti is unbelievably well made-up. She looks two mins from death.

[Broadway Matt]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#6

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:30pm

with scurvy

"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers

[Unknown User]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#7

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:31pm

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!
*that was to the Samara comment* Updated On: 3/31/05 at 08:31 PM

[Johnnytoc]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#8

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:35pm

I'm loving this!

[CATSNYrevival]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#9

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:36pm

I'm confused. is this on PBS? or do I not get to see it here? poo...

[Broadway Matt]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#10

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:36pm

this has been a great month for free entertainment. I wish everyday was sondheim's 75th birthday.

"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers

[Unknown User]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#11

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:38pm

Michael Cerveris reminds me of Harry from Sex and the City with his shirt off...

[FOAnatic]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#12

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:39pm

Yes...not very sexy indeed...but talented nonetheless.

"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde

[CATSNYrevival]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#13

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:39pm

oh. I found it. it's on at 2 in the morning here. I have to wait...

[MargoChanning]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#14

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:40pm

The staging is very impressive for a concert and the acting and singing is first rate. I haven't seen or heard this show since the I saw the OBC and forgot how much I enjoyed it. A fascinating score.

Not sure so far whether I prefer Lupone or Murphy. I seem to recall Murphy's voice being more searing and powerful than Lupone's (though I probably shouldn't compare hearing Murphy live to seeing Lupone on television), but so far, Lupone's acting seems more nuanced. Anyway, they're both brilliant.

And, yes, the white boy legs were bothersome.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

[sweetiedarlinmia]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#15

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:41pm

It is interesting. His face is marvelous, but below that... is causing me some trouble. I still love him . And Audra is Beautiful! Thank God for PBS!
Updated On: 3/31/05 at 08:41 PM

[Broadway Matt]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#16

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:42pm

I was forced to darken the contrast on my TV screen

"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers

[sweetiedarlinmia]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#17

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:44pm

LOL!! Sunless tanning cream does wonders I hear, though I wouldn't know.
Updated On: 3/31/05 at 08:44 PM

[staticradar]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#18

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:47pm

grrr i completely forgot it was on. I turned it on Surviver out of habit then came here 45minutes later...grrrr...i think it reruns at 1am and since I got the day off of work tomorrow I think I may stay up and watch/tape it!

I love Patti, I'm sure she's amazing in this, as well as Michael and Audra!

More Sondheim shows need to be broadcast on PBS!

You're always sorry, You're always grateful, You hold her, thinking: "I'm not alone." You're still alone.
-"Sorry-Grateful" Company

[Broadway Matt]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#19

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:47pm

I wonder who would win if they were to hold a topless beauty contest among the major Giorgios. Michael Ball could probably give cerveris a run for his money.

on a slightly more legit note, what's the story with jere shea? was he any good? i wonder why he's not had any other broadway credits.

"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers

[Unknown User]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#20

Posted: 3/31/05 at 8:55pm

I would assume he was good since he won the Tony.

I just don't understand how a man can be SO hairless and SO pale... Oh. Now I feel mean.

[mabel]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#21

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:01pm

Blast! I didn't know this was on!!! I love me some Cerveris. Does anyone know if this is supposed to be on again (I know I could look it up online, but if anyone happens to know offhand)???

But when did New Hampshire become--Such a backward wasteland of seatbelt hating crazies?...I mean, only 40 people actually live there. The others are just visitors who come for the tax-free liquor and three inches of novelty coastline. John Hodgeman on The Daily Show (1-30-07)

[staticradar]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#22

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:02pm

like i stated above, in my area it's reruning at 1am EST...I missed it too...check your local PBS station it can differ by region.

You're always sorry, You're always grateful, You hold her, thinking: "I'm not alone." You're still alone.
-"Sorry-Grateful" Company

[musicgal04]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#23

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:06pm

Is there a cast list available anywhere?

[Broadway Matt]

re: Anybody watching 'Passion'?#24

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:07pm

Jere didn't win, he was nominated. Boyd Gaines won that year. back to the business at hand, I just want to send out a huzzah for George Dvorsky.

"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers