The Light in the Piazza 2004 - Articles Page 19

Opened: January 10, 2004
Closing: February 22, 2004

The Light in the Piazza - 2004 - Chicago (Regional) History , Info & More

Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60601

Based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer

The Light in the Piazza is a love story of a young American woman who while on holiday falls for a young Italian man. When the young woman's mother learns of the affair, she opposes it for seemingly unknown reasons.

The Light in the Piazza - 2004 - Chicago (Regional) Cast

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The Light in the Piazza - 2004 - Chicago (Regional) Articles Page 19

BSC Lab Extends 'Boys;' Adds Starry 'Travels' and 'Disorder'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2006


Barrington Stage Company has announced updates in its Musical Theatre Lab schedule, including the extension of The Burnt Part Boys and the addition of Travels with My Discontent and Disorder: A Mother/Daughter Vaudeville

Andreas, Burnham, Etc. Star in Piazza Tour; Dates Also Set
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of The Light in the Piazza, which will circle the country for 50 weeks beginning in August

LaChiusa, Gordon, Thalken to Pen Works for Signature in VA
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2006


New works by Michael John LaChiusa, Ricky Ian Gordon and Joseph Thalken will premiere at the acclaimed Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA in coming years; each has been awarded a million dollar grant

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

Is the Buzz about '[title of show]' Justified? Yes!!
by Charles Shubow - Apr 18, 2006


Hit Off-Broadway Musical Extends for Final Time Till April 30

PS Classics to Release Gordon & Landau's Dream True, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2006


PS Classics, the nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of American musical theatre, will release the world premiere recording of Ricky Ian Gordon and Tina Landau's Dream True on May 23

[title of show] to Close on April 30 After Third Extension
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2006


[title of show] -- the new hit musical by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell -- offers its third and final extension, with performances now set to run through April 30th at the Vineyard Theatre

[title of show] Extends Off-Broadway Through April 23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2006


For the second time, [title of show] has been extended off-Broadway; it will now run through April 23rd

Color Purple's Felicia Fields and The Wedding Singer Join MCC's MISCAST March 13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2006


MCC THEATER announced today that FELICIA FIELDS (The Color Purple), along with a special performance by members of Broadway's THE WEDDING SINGER will join the celebrity cast of 'MISCAST,' a star-studded musical revue featuring some of Broadway's biggest names singing show tunes in roles they would never, ever perform.

[title of show] Extends 2 Weeks thru April 9 at Vineyard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2006


[title of show] -- the new hit musical by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell -- extends its Off-Broadway premiere through April 9 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street), it has been announced by Vineyard Theatre's Artistic Director Douglas Aibel.

Kennedy Center '06-'07 Season Includes Carnival, Virginia Woolf and Piazza
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2006


A new staging of Carnival, as well as touring productions of The Light in the Piazza, The Phantom of the Opera, Carnival and Twelve Angry Men will be among the highlights of the Kennedy Center's 2006-2007 season

New Off-Bway musical [title of show] Begins Previews February 15 at Vineyard
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2006


The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) will continue its 24th season with [title of show], the much buzzed-about new musical by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell.

Broadway Rings in the New Year with Broken Record: 2005 is Highest Grossing Year Ever
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2005


2005 is Broadway's highest grossing calendar year ever, and the highest in paid attendance in two decades, according to the League of American Theatres and Producers

A Tale of Two Cities, Slated for Dec. '06 Bway Run, Fills Out Artistic Team
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2005


A Tale of Two Cities, which is now slated for a December '06 Broadway Run, has found a choreographer and design team

Lincoln Center Announces New Season Featuring Clark, Peters, Mitchell, Plus Music of Coleman, Bacharach, Bucchino and More
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2005


American Songbook, the critically acclaimed Lincoln Center series devoted to the rich history and variety that is American popular song, returns for its eighth season.

Katie Clark Takes on Clara in Light in the Piazza, Dec. 16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2005


Katie Clarke will assume the role of Clara Johnson in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA on Friday, December 16 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 W. 65 Street).

Light in the Piazza Designers Among Hewes Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2005


The Light in the Piazza's Michael Yeargan and Christopher Akerlind are among the winners of the 2005 Henry Hewes Awards

Playwrights Horizons 2nd Annual Benefit 'STORIES ON 5 STORIES' Set For November 14 Featuring Works By Craig Lucas, Mark O'Donnell, Kirsten Childs and More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2005


Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced it will present the return of its unique and second-annual benefit evening 'STORIES ON 5 STORIES' on Monday, November 14.

Peters, Gordon, White Featured in Lincoln Center's American Songbook Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2005


Bernadette Peters, Ricky Ian Gordon, Lillias White and Victoria Clark will be some of the Broadway talents featured in the 8th season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series

SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE begins October 11th at The Public With Menzel And Kudisch
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2005


The Public Theaters Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Mara Manus announce the New York premiere of SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE, a musical with words and music by Michael John LaChiusa.

Broadway Season Statistics On the Rise for 2004-2005
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2005


The 2004-2005 Broadway theatre season boasted thriving grosses and a terrific number of Tony-eligible plays and musicals

2004-5 Drama League Award Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005


Doubt, Twelve Angry Men, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, La Cage and Norbert Leo Butz take home awards.

Outer Critics Circle Announces 2004-05 Theatre Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2005


Doubt, and Spamalot lead the pack, followed by La Cage, and The Light in the Piazza.

Tony Awards Committee Announces Final Eligibility for 2005 Nominations
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2005


Decisions made on All Shook Up, Glengarry Glen Ross, Steel Magnolias, Pillowman, and Light in the Piazza.

Light in the Piazza Creators Hold April 27th Pre-Performance Talk
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2005


Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 2004-2005 season on Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 pm with a pre-performance talk with book writer, Craig Lucas, and lyricist/composer, Adam Guettel, the creators of the new musical, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, along with Elizabeth Spencer, the author of the novella on which the musical is based.

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2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2006   US Tour National Tour
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2019   West End London Premiere at Royal Festival Hall
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2019   Los Angeles LA Opera Production
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2019   Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Production
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2023   Off-Broadway New York City Center Encores! Production
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