The Light in the Piazza
COURT HOUSE THEATRE
| July 4 – October 13
Book by CRAIG LUCAS,
music and lyrics by ADAM GUETTEL
Produced by arrangement with Turner Entertainment Co.
owner of the original motion picture Light in the Piazza
based on the novel by ELIZABETH SPENCER
Directed by JAY TURVEY
Musical Direction by PAUL SPORTELLI
Choreography by LINDA GARNEAU
Designed by MICHAEL GIANFRANCESCO
Lighting designed by ANDREW SMITH
“Someone could be looking for a someone like you.”
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A glorious musical story set in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara has a chance encounter with Fabrizio, a handsome Florentine, and they fall in love. Margaret tries to keep them apart to protect her daughter, who isn’t what she seems. But the romance of Italy is powerful, and it slowly transforms them all. From the writer of the musical Floyd Collins, which the Shaw Festival produced to huge acclaim in 2004. Actors and singers adore being in an Adam Guettel musical as they have to push themselves to the limit musically and emotionally. The result is an almost overwhelming sensual experience for all of us – complex, heart-wrenching and ultimately, unforgettable. – JM The Light in the Piazza is recommended for ages 14+ |