The Light in the Piazza 2005 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes with one intermission
Opened: April 18, 2005
Closing: July 02, 2006

The Light in the Piazza - 2005 - Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

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 - 2005 - Broadway Cast

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The Light in the Piazza Extends its Shimmer Through July 2nd
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2005


The Light in the Piazza has extended once again through July 2nd, 2006

Katie Clark Takes on Clara in Light in the Piazza, Dec. 16
by BWW News Desk - November 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).

Clark and O'Hara Give Platform Series Talk Before Piazza, Se
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2005


Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark and Tony-nominee Kelly O'Hara will discuss their roles in the show before the September 21st evening performance of The Light in the Piazza as part of Lincoln Center's new Platform Series

Berry, Berresse & Burnham Talk Piazza at Chatterbox, Sept. 8
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2005


Sarah Uriarte Berry, Michael Berresse and David Burnham will discuss The Light in the Piazza and other shows at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on September 8th

Cohenour Steps in for Clark in Piazza through Aug. 21
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2005


Patti Cohenour, who plays Signora Naccarelli and understudies Victoria Clark in The Light in the Piazza, will take over for the vacationing Clark through August 21st

Piazza Welcomes Lazar and Sarandon, Sept. 2 and 13
by BWW News Desk - August 5, 2005


On September 2nd and 13th respectively, Aaron Lazar and Chris Sarandon will take over the roles of Fabrizio and Signor Naccarelli in The Light in the Piazza

Una Conversazione Con Matteo Morrison
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 31, 2005


An interview with the Tony-nominated star of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Matthew Morrison.

The Light In The Piazza: Lush Romance Returns to Broadway
by Michael Dale - April 29, 2005


Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' new musical brings real live grown-up romance back to the musical stage

Light in the Piazza Creators Hold April 27th Pre-Performance Talk
by BWW News Desk - April 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.

Photo Coverage: Gypsy Robe Presented to The Light in the Piazza's Laura Griffith
by Walter McBride - April 20, 2005


The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits.

Photo Preview: The Light in the Piazza
by BWW News Desk - April 9, 2005


THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, a new musical with book by Craig Lucas, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel opens on April 18.

The Light in the Piazza Begins Previews on Thursday
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2005


THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, a new musical with book by Craig Lucas, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and direction by Bartlett Sher begins performances Thursday (March 17) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 St). Opening night for this Lincoln Center Theater production is Monday, April 18.

The Light in the Piazza FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Light in the Piazza have there been?
The Light in the Piazza has had 9 productions including which opened in 2003, Chicago (Regional) which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, US Tour which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2019, Los Angeles which opened in 2019, Chicago which opened in 2019 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has The Light in the Piazza been nominated for?
The Light in the Piazza has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Craig Lucas, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Catherine Zuber, Best Direction of a Musical for Bartlett Sher, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Christopher Akerlind, Best Orchestrations for Ted Sperling, Best Orchestrations for Adam Guettel, Best Orchestrations for Bruce Coughlin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adam Guettel, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Michael Yeargan.
What Tony Awards has The Light in the Piazza won?
The Light in the Piazza has won several Tony Awards. These include Best Book of a Musical for Craig Lucas, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Catherine Zuber, Best Direction of a Musical for Bartlett Sher, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Christopher Akerlind, Best Orchestrations for Ted Sperling, Best Orchestrations for Adam Guettel, Best Orchestrations for Bruce Coughlin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adam Guettel, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Michael Yeargan.
What awards has The Light in the Piazza been nominated for?
The Light in the Piazza has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Christopher Akerlind, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Adam Guettel, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Ted Sperling, Adam Guettel, and Bruce Coughlin, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Yeargan, Outstanding Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Catherine Zuber, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bartlett Sher, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Christopher Akerlind, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Christopher Akerlind, and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Michael Yeargan.
What awards has The Light in the Piazza won?
The Light in the Piazza has won several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Orchestrations (awarded to Ted Sperling, Adam Guettel, and Bruce Coughlin), Outstanding Set Design of a Musical, Outstanding Broadway Musical, Outstanding Costume Design, and Outstanding Director of a Musical. The show also received awards for Lighting Design and Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards. These accolades were given to Christopher Akerlind, Adam Guettel, Michael Yeargan, Catherine Zuber, and Bartlett Sher.

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