When a fateful gust of wind introduces Clara to handsome young Italian Fabrizio Nacarelli, it’s love at first sight.īut Clara isn’t quite what she appears, and this story of how Clara, Margaret, Fabrizio, and Signor Nacarelli negotiate emotion, love, hope, and clashing cultures – and the musical score that underpins their extraordinary journey – results in an unforgettable show that won six Tony awards. Unapologetically lyrical and romantic, it transports us to the 1950s world of Margaret Johnson and her daughter Clara, Americans abroad in Florence. The Light in the Piazza’s rich emotional score makes it notable among recent Broadway musicals.
Join us November 19th and 21st to experience the beauty of this remarkable show. The Light in the Piazza is a Tony award-winning musical based on the novel of the same name by Mississippi writer Elizabeth Spencer. and will so again in the upcoming Chicago production.Tickets on sale now for The Light in the Piazza!Ĭlick here to purchase tickets online, or call 66 to contact the UM Box Office by phone.īoth shows are on the main stage at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, located at 351 University Avenue in Oxford. Kimberly Grigsby, who served as music director for the original production's national tour in 2006, takes the podium to conduct in L.A.
Once the production travels to Chicago, Solea Pfeiffer ( Hamilton, Almost Famous) will assume the role of Clara. Olivier winner Daniel Evans directs the staging of the Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas musical, which marked the premiere title for production company Scenario Two. Playbill will continue to update this page as more reviews come in. San Francisco Classical Voice (Victoria Looseleaf) Reprising their performances as the Nacarellis from the London Royal Hall Festival production are Rob Houchen ( Les Misérables) as Fabrizio, Scottish soprano Marie McLaughlin as Signora, Liam Tamne ( The Phantom of the Opera) as Giuseppe, and Celinde Schoenmaker ( Les Miseérables, Rocketman) as Franca.Įntertainment Weekly (Maureen Lee Lenker)
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A Los Angeles revival of The Light in the Piazza starring Renée Fleming as Margaret Johnson, began performances October 12 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.Ĭo-starring with Fleming are Dove Cameron ( Clueless Off-Broadway) as Clara Johnson and Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell ( Kiss Me, Kate) as Signor Naccarelli.
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