The Light in the Piazza

Summer 1953: Margaret Johnson, a characterful and elegant woman from the South, takes her daughter Clara on vacation to Italy.
When a wind blows, Clara's hat flies off and is grabbed by Fabrizio. The young Italian man, who does not speak English. The two immediately fall in love with each other. Neither age, language, nor family disapproval can end their whirlwind romance.
But Margaret is hiding a big secret about Clara, which she must reveal to the Italian family.

The Light in the Piazza mixes an opera score with contemporary musicals.

Discover the production teaser that was in London in September 2019:

General information
  • Style : Classical Music, Romance
  • Theme : Love, Italy, Naivety, Opera
  • year of creation : 2003
Music
  • Composer : Adam Guettel
  • Lyricist : Adam Guettel
  • Librettist :Craig Lucas
  • Author (other) :Elizabeth Spencer
  • famous songs : "Overture" "Statues and Stories" "The Beauty Is" "Il Mondo Era Vuoto" "American Dancing" "Passeggiata" "The Joy You Feel" "Dividing Day" "Hysteria" "Say It Somehow" "Aiutami" "The Light in the Piazza" "Octet / Clara's Tirade" "Let's Walk" "Love to Me" "Fable"
  • Famous performers : Renee Flemming, Dove Cameron, Rob Houchen, Liam Tamne, Celinde Schoenmaker, Alex Jennings, Victoria Clark, Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Steven Pasquale,
kinships
  • Inspired by another work : The musical is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Elizabeth Spencer, published in 1960.
Awards
  • Appointments and Awards : In 2005, the musical won 6 Tony Awards and 5 Drama Desk Awards.
  • Number of performances : 504
Currently on stage