Bernadette Peters recently fueled rumors regarding a new Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s Passion, featuring Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Groff. The speculation intensified during the 2026 Tony Awards red carpet, where Peters made an intriguing comment.
Confirmation of the Rumor
Peters stated, “Well I heard — Did you hear? — that Cynthia Erivo is going to be coming back in Passion.” Her remarks provide weight to the ongoing rumors. She further revealed that Groff would co-star with Erivo in the anticipated production.
Background on Passion
- Origin: Passion is based on the 1981 film Passione d’Amore, directed by Ettore Scola.
- Source Material: The film itself draws inspiration from the 1869 novel Fosca by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti.
- Plot: The story unfolds during Italy’s unification, focusing on a soldier who loves Fosca, the epileptic cousin of his commanding officer.
- Original Broadway Run: The musical debuted on Broadway in 1994, starring Jere Shea as Giorgio and Donna Murphy as Fosca.
New Production Insights
Rumors suggest that this new adaptation will be directed by Jamie Lloyd, often referred to as the current revival “It” boy. However, he must complete his work on Evita before moving forward with Passion.
As the theater community awaits official confirmation, inquiries have been made to representatives of Erivo and Groff for further details about this new project.
