Passion Finale

She is just perfect at the last moment...sent chills down my spine.

The whole cast is superb! I have been unable to find the DVD, but I did get the CD. Donna Murphy was exceptional and I must agree that she is the definative Fosca! I did get the 1950's Italian version of the story in VHF that this musical was based on, and it was a powerful story. The actress playing Fosca was truly ugly(Donna Murphy looked plain and dowdy), but the woman created such an intense characterization of Fosca that I believed the handsome Giorgio could fall in love with her!

Where did you find the Italian movie? Just wondering, since I'm really curious to see that version of the story myself.

My video store was having a sale on used tapes for $5 dollars and,I find this copy by accident.I loved the Donna Murphy version, but this story was very powerful. The differencein this version is Giorgio was a cashiered officer telling his story in a cafe to a dwarf about his romance with Fosca. At the end the dwarf started laughing saying that noone could love an ugly woman like Fosca, and he leaves as a unhappy Giorgio drinks another bottle of wine!

I remember getting this DVD (Hearing how sad it is from my friends) and saying I will tough it out. However, when I got to the ending with Fosca returning to Georgio, I lost it, tears were wedged in my eyes, I could not see. This is coming from a very masculine man.

This is the only musical that's ever made me cry. And I do every time, it's just such a powerful and sad story. Donna Murphy is what really makes it, in my opinion.

well put couldn't agree more Donna is heaven sent.

i agree there. in the hands of a lesser actress this part could be very melodramatic. donna murphy makes it completly natural and unforced. she never just sings the notes. i don't think there is anything she can't sing. amazing range and tone. gorgeous speaking voice as well. totally becomes the character. the meryl streep of musical theatre.

donna murphy is the best singing actress on the planet earth

i agree 100%. She is the DEFINITIVE "Fosca".