Passion: Passion: Ryan Silverman joins cast joins cast

Ryan Silverman will star as 'Giorgio' in the Classic Stage Company 's revival of Stephen Sondheim's Passion, directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

Silverman has starred as 'Raoul' in 'The Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway and in Las Vegas. He has also been featured in 'Music in the Air' (Karl) at Encores!, 'Cry-Baby' on Broadway and 'The Most Happy Fella' (Al) at New York City Opera. In London he played 'Tony' in the Olivier Award-nominated 'West Side Story.' He starred as 'Sky' in the National tour of 'Mamma Mia!,' and as 'Jose' in the world premiere of the new musical 'Carmen' at La Jolla Playhouse. He also performed in the Chicago production of 'Wicked.'

Silverman joins the previously announced Melissa Errico (Clara) and Judy Kuhn (Fosca). Further casting is still to be announced.

Passion opens at at the Classic Stage Company on 28 Feb 2013, following previews from 07 Feb 2013.

Set in 19th century Italy, Passion concerns Captain Giorgio Bachetti, a military hero, transferred to a strange and remote Italian outpost. Far away from his beloved Clara, he encounters Fosca, the cousin of his commanding officer, and her influence has shattering and inconceivable consequences.

Passion opened on Broadway in May of 1994 and received the Tony Award that year for Best Musical. Directed by James Lapine, it starred Donna Murphy as 'Fosca,' Marin Mazzie as 'Clara' and Jere Shea as 'Giorgio.'