The Light in the Piazza
Musical - Original
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
- First Preview: March 17, 2005
- Opening Date: April 18, 2005
- Closing Date: July 2, 2006
- Previews: 36
- Performances: 504
Lyrics: Adam Guettel
Music: Adam Guettel
Book: Craig Lucas
Synopsis
A North Carolina mother and daughter with a secret visit Florence in the 1950s, where the daughter falls in love with a local young man against the mother’s wishes. This musical adaptation of the Elizabeth Spencer novel features a score by Adam Guettel and book by Craig Lucas.
Opening Night Cast
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Michael Berresse | Giuseppe Naccarelli |
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Sarah Uriarte Berry | Franca Naccarelli |
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Victoria Clark | Margaret Johnson |
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Patti Cohenour | Signora Naccarelli |
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Beau Gravitte | Roy Johnson |
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Mark Harelik | Signor Naccarelli |
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Matthew Morrison | Fabrizio Naccarelli |
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Kelli O'Hara | Clara Johnson |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Craig Lucas | Book |
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Adam Guettel | Music |
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Adam Guettel | Lyrics |
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Bartlett Sher | Director |
| Jonathan Butterell | Musical Staging | |
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Michael H. Yeargan | Set Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Matthew Morrison | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Victoria Clark | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Costume Design | Catherine Zuber | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Bartlett Sher | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Sarah Uriarte Berry | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Christopher Akerlind | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Music | Adam Guettel | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Ted Sperling
Bruce Coughlin Adam Guettel |
Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Michael H. Yeargan | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Sound Design | Acme Sound Partners | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Victoria Clark | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Costume Design | Catherine Zuber | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Bartlett Sher | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Matthew Morrison | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Mark Harelik | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Michael Berresse | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Kelli O'Hara | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Sarah Uriarte Berry | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Christopher Akerlind | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Set Design | Michael H. Yeargan | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Actress in a Musical | Victoria Clark | Winner |
| 2005 | Book of a Musical | Craig Lucas | Nominee |
| 2005 | Costume Design of a Musical | Catherine Zuber | Winner |
| 2005 | Direction of a Musical | Bartlett Sher | Nominee |
| 2005 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Matthew Morrison | Nominee |
| 2005 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Kelli O'Hara | Nominee |
| 2005 | Lighting Design of a Musical | Christopher Akerlind | Winner |
| 2005 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Orchestrations | Ted Sperling
Bruce Coughlin Adam Guettel |
Winner |
| 2005 | Original Score | Adam Guettel | Winner |
| 2005 | Scenic Design of a Musical | Michael H. Yeargan | Winner |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jul. 2, 2006 | 5 | $375,062 $781,675 |
$16,904 | $67.63 $100.00 |
5546 1041 |
8 0 |
66.59% | 1.46% |
| Jun. 25, 2006 | 4 | $358,158 $781,675 |
$47,664 | $66.03 $100.00 |
5424 1041 |
8 0 |
65.13% | 7.55% |
| Jun. 18, 2006 | 3 | $310,494 $781,675 |
-$32,626 | $64.75 $100.00 |
4795 1041 |
8 0 |
57.58% | -5.93% |
| Jun. 11, 2006 | 2 | $343,120 $781,675 |
- | $64.87 $100.00 |
5289 1041 |
8 0 |
63.51% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,386,834 $3,126,700 |
$65.82 | 21054 33312 |
32 0 |
63.20 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$28,777,131 $51,661,880 |
$67.84 $100.00 |
420433 562140 |
504 36 |
74.79 % | |||
STAGE VIEWS: Original Follies Stars Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory 
THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Merrily We Roll Along's Celia Keenan-Bolger's Cherished Theatregoing Experiences 
THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Tony Winner Roger Bart Shares His Cherished Theatregoing Experiences 
The Light in the Piazza, Long-Running Lincoln Center Theater Hit, Closes July 2 
