The Light in the Piazza 2005 - Articles Page 2

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

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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.

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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.

Other Productions of The Light in the Piazza

2003   World Premiere
2004   Chicago (Regional) Regional Production
Chicago (Regional)
2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2019   West End London Premiere at Royal Festival Hall
West End
2019   Los Angeles LA Opera Production
Los Angeles
2019   Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Production
Chicago
2023   Off-Broadway New York City Center Encores! Production
Off-Broadway

The Light in the Piazza - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Victoria Clark
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Christopher Akerlind
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Ted Sperling
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Victoria Clark
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Christopher Akerlind
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Adam Guettel
2005 Drama Desk Awards outstanding Orchestrations Ted Sperling
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Adam Guettel
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical Michael Yeargan
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Victoria Clark
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Catherine Zuber
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Bartlett Sher
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michael Berresse
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Mark Harelik
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Matthew Morrison
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sarah Uriarte Berry
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Christopher Akerlind
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Michael Yeargan
2005 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Christopher Akerlind
2005 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Michael Yeargan
2005 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Craig Lucas
2005 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber
2005 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Bartlett Sher
2005 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Christopher Akerlind
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Lincoln Center Theater
2005 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin
2005 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Adam Guettel
2005 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Ted Sperling
2005 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Adam Guettel
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Matthew Morrison
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Victoria Clark
2005 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Michael Yeargan

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