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OUR SUMMERFEST MUSICAL
The Light in the Piazza
Book
by CRAIG LUCAS
Music & Lyrics by
ADAM GUETTEL
Based on the
novella by Elizabeth Spencer
THE LIGHT
IN THE PIAZZA is set in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife
of a wealthy American businessman, is touring Florence with her daughter, Clara.
While sightseeing, Clara loses her hat in a sudden gust.
As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of handsome
young Fabrizio Naccarelli, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode, charged
with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between Clara
and Fabrizio. Margaret, extremely
protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart.
As the story unfolds, a secret is revealed: in addition to the cultural
differences between the young lovers, Clara is not quite all that she appears.
Unable to suppress the truth, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only
Clara's future, but her own hopes as well.
THE
LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA won six Tony Awards in 2005, including Best Score for Adam
Guettel's soaring, romantic music.
The New York Times called it
"The most
intensely romantic score of any musical since WEST SIDE STORY", while New York Magazine described it as
"Breathtaking! Original and daring! ...Anyone who cares about the rather
uncertain future of this truly American genre must see the show!"
We've assembled one of our most talented Summerfest casts ever.
Special Guest Artist Mary Jane Guymon portrays Margaret.
Summerfest veteran Megan Murray is Clara.
Jameson App makes his ITC debut as Fabrizio.
In featured roles are ITC veterans Tom Roberts, Jaime Patriarca and Mike
Padden, along with newcomer Stephanie Souza.
The ensemble includes Patrick Murray, Katharine Cikanek, Gina Ceragiola,
Helen Hallman, Adam King, Carlyse Owens and Mitchell Salinas.
The production is directed by David Boettcher, with musical direction by
Jonathan Billig.
Performances are Fridays
and Saturday, July 23, 24, 30 & 31 at 8 PM, and Sundays,
July 25 and August 1 at 2:30 and 7:30 PM.
Tickets are priced at $15 for adults, $14 for students or seniors (65+).
For tickets, phone 708-481-3510.
Call (708) 481-3510 for tickets |
