The Light in the Piazza 2005

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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Photo Flash: Lone Star Love!
by BWW - September 19, 2007

The new Broadway-bound musical comedy Lone Star Love, starring Academy-Award nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, has its official Seattle opening Wednesday, September 19 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. The show continues its run in Seattle through September 30, and will open for previews at New York's Belasco Theatre on November 1; opening night on Broadway is December 3.

Photo Coverage: 'Lone Star Love' Press Preview
by Walter McBride - August 24, 2007

A press preview for the musical comedy Lone Star Love, which begins previews on November 1st at the Belasco Theatre, was held at the Hilton Theatre Studios in New York City on August 23rd.

Kennedy, Keller, Etc. Round Out 'Lone Star Love' Bway Cast
by BWW News Desk - August 2, 2007

Lone Star Love, a new musical comedy starring Academy Award-nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, has announced full casting as it begins rehearsals this week for its Seattle engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre

Photo Preview: The Light in the Piazza Tour in Chicago
by BWW - June 20, 2007

Direct from Broadway, the romantic new musical The Light in the Piazza returns to Chicago for a limited, two-week engagement at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, July 10 through 22, 2007.

The Light in the Piazza Returns to Chicago, July 10-22
by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2007

Direct from Broadway, the romantic new musical The Light in the Piazza returns to Chicago for a limited, two-week engagement at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, July 10 through 22, 2007.

Photo Coverage: Light in the Piazza Tour Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2006

The Light in the Piazza Opening night photos from backstage at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles...

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

PBS to Re-Air The Light in the Piazza on June 17
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2006

PBS will re-air its 'Live from Lincoln Center' broadcast of The Light in the Piazza on June 17th at 1 AM (check local listings)

The Light in the Piazza to Premiere on PBS, June 15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2006

'Live From Lincoln Center' will present the television premiere of The Light in the Piazza on Thursday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. on PBS, presented live from the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center Theater

Cohenour, Lazar, Etc. Throw a 'Piazza Party,' June 5
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2006

Cast members from The Light in the Piazza will perform in concert in 'Piazza Party' at Birdland on Monday, June 5

The Light in the Piazza to Premiere on PBS, June 15
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2006

'Live From Lincoln Center' will present the television premiere of The Light in the Piazza on Thursday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. on PBS, presented live from the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center Theater

Piazza's Glenn Seven Allen is Too Legit, April 3; Chase, Noll and Morrison Also Appear
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2006

Ars Nova will continue its third season of its acclaimed Broadway Spotlight series with The Light in the Piazza's Glenn Seven Allen in Too Legit on Monday, April 3 at 8 PM at Ars Nova; Matthew Morrison, Will Chase and Christiane Noll will also appear in the concert

The Light in the Piazza to Air on PBS in June?
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2006

Negotiations are currently underway for a possible 'Live at Lincoln Center' TV presentation of The Light in the Piazza

The Lights of the Piazza Kicks off 50 City Tour in August
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2006

Variety reports that the Tony-winning tunes will begin a national tour in August after the Broadway show closes in June.

The Lights of the Piazza Shine in Joe's Pub Show, Feb. 6
by BWW News Desk - February 3, 2006

Cast members of The Light in the Piazza will appear at Joe's Pub on Monday, February 6th in a one-night-only cabaret performance titled The Lights of the Piazza.

Victoria Clark to Stay with Piazza Through Closing
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2006

Victoria Clark will stay with The Light in the Piazza through its closing on July 2nd, but understudy Patti Cohenour will go on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings

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

The Light in the Piazza FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Statues and Stories
The Beauty Is
Il Mondo Era Vuoto
Passeggiata
The Joy You Feel
Dividing Day
Hysteria
Say It Somehow
Aiutami
The Light in the Piazza
Octet
Tirade
Let's Walk
Love to Me
Fable
Overture
American Dancing
Clara's Interlude
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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