The Light in the Piazza - Clara's Interlude/Love to Me

[frickenxpurplexshoes]

He is my favorite fabrizio. Period. I wish I could have a recording of him singing this song instead of Mathew. Aarons voice is so soft and sweet.

[chappiejen]

Running in those heels.....

[MagicalAndyVee]

What a stunning musical .

[SKW3threat]

Okay...I've watched all of this and here's my personal opinion. I went into this liking Kelli better because i listened to the soundtrack, but then after I saw this...I like Kate Clarke so much better (I still love Kelli and her voice though). Kate seems perfect for this. And I LOVE Aaron. He is the perfect Fabrizio...I like him so so so much better than Matthew Morrison. all in all though, I love this musical and I'm so happy I found it

[butterscotch327]

I got to see this beautiful musical, when it opened up the Carnival center in downtown Miami. Right away it became my favorite replacing "West Side Story". It just pulls at the heart strings like no other musical. Last week I saw it again, a regional production at The Coral Springs Stage Door. I must say it was performed Beautifully. Again I came away from the theater feeling uplifted, and happy to be alive. Love is what makes our lives liveable, and no other show says that like one!

[zacxthexvacuum]

that thing she does with her hands at 0:38 is simply heart breaking. Katie Rose Clarke is a genius.

[SeanGoesP0P]

Aaron is amazing. Kate is crap at acting. I hate watching someone pretend to be in pain. A real actress finds it and recreates it. All she does is pout. Yet, WOW. Aaron was amazing.

[hottieho13]

i wish i could play clara..........but i never will and that pisses me off!!!!!dang skin color!

[mallorylauletti]

Is this available to buy? I've searched Amazon, but this version doesn't show up.

[yokimmy]

MMMMMMMM!!!!! Hes so ITALIAN!

I mean hes not, but I completely believe that he is. Ahhhh they're such a wonderful pair.

[21bdwaybound]

What a beautiful pair...Katie and Aaron definintley fill the spots for me. Although, Kelli is an extraordinary she doesn't capture the innocence and emotion she should as Clara!

[MrsAbaraiRenji]

Oh god, such a great cast. The acting is superb; the singing is gorgeous.... Bravo!

[katenkelseyftw]

Gosh, this musical is fantastic. I always forget. <3

[har9020]

I saw a local production of this a year ago or so. The poor souls were in WAY over their heads and it became a tedious mess that was painful to sit through. So sad. I loved the Lincoln Center production and it pained me to see the show far so far.

[KittyPrincesa]

OHMYGOD I LOVE ITALIANS. They are BOTH amazing. Her acting skills are superb...

[singerdman2000]

They're not Italian... Lol.

[KittyPrincesa]

@singerdman2000 pretty sure Fabrizio is meant to be Italian? :)

[singerdman2000]

@KittyPrincesa I know he's playing an Italian. I'm saying they're not persone d'italia, no? haha. They're American...

[SweetOZland]

This is so beautiful, you can't help but tear up

[sydneycia]

Katie Rose Clarke's reactions in this scene are incredibly powerful. I am so impressed every time.

[CrazyDreemz]

i always forget why i love this musical..then i watch a scene like this and i remember why i fell in love with it in the first place

[ohsoprettyeyed]

katie clark is horrible

[bdmusik]

This whole song is just spectacular, but 3:41 hits me really hard. I love the feeling of arrival that I get from this piece. I wish Broadway would stop catering to teenyboppers and actually advance the art form of musical theatre like this did. It's sad that it only lasted about a year, but in a way it's good. It won't turn into the stale tourist show that Phantom is and Wicked will become. More power to Adam Guettel and Lincoln Center! So good...

[CrazyDreemz]

amen to that one!!!

[theemaestro576]

Katie Rose Clarke is so amazing.

[lf1234]

Where the hell is Adam Guettel these days. We need more of his musicals!!!!!!!!

[thatandrewkid90]

I. KNOW.

his stuff is genius.

[TheMarsden]

He was working on the "Princess Bride" musical with William Goldman (the original screenwriter). But, I think they've had some major issues with rights, Goldman wanting like 70% credit or something. Anyway, it's stalled.

[amadeus1191]

@lf1234 He's finishing up a year's residency at the Signature Theatre in Virgina...they commissioned him to write a brand new musical, which he's finished, and they're going to produce it next year. Hopefully it will have a successful life that eventually leads to NYC! No word on the title or plot of the show yet, tho.

[lf1234]

@amadeus1191 , Thank God!!!!!!!!!!!

[bruceagogox]

OMG I'm in a puddle listening/watching aaron sing these beautiful words.

[dmt979]

oh my...I wish someone would say all those things to me.

[teamXbanjo]

amen!

[gerardm2002]

Yes, where? I would LOVE to see it again!

[ALYSSZ]

Does someone know where I can find/buy the whole performance? (:

[gerardm2002]

You may still be able to find it on google videos. Unfortunately, it isn't available on DVD- trust me! I've looked...

[dolcevida72]

Where are you directing it? Can I be in it? :)

[Keah20]

I didn't discover this show until after it closed, and it has officially replaced Les Mis as my favorite musical. Every song is breathtaking. I wish I'd gotten to see it before it closed!!!

[filmazada]

I saw this for the first time 3 weeks ago -- can't get the music -- and especially this song -- out of my head. I've seen alot of musical theater, but never anything like this -- this is in a class by itself.

[greyshasbecomemylife]

Because of these clips and comments, I bought the album last week. I cannot stop listening to it, it is so hauntingly beautiful. My husband -who isn't musical- doesn't understand what I like about it. Oh no, have I reached MY dividing day? :)

[mwp2paris]

I saw it four times on Broadway and twice in Sacramento and uncountable times on my recording from the PBS Live From Lincoln Center broadcast...this musical just captures it all...the music, the romance, the sorrow, the loss, the redemption...and the tears, every time...It is truly a great tribute to the talents and the artistry of The American Musical Theatre...and I love it.

[Deppsangle]

So, i know this aired on PBS, but was it ever massed produced, like on dvd? Cause i would certainly LOVE to own it, if not, i thank you sooo much for posting these! :D i found the whole thing, and just about died watching it. its truely wonderful. thank you again!!

[championschica]

where did you find the whole show?? ive been searching for it like crazy!!

[renethel]

It's on Google Videos.

[Deppsangle]

yep, thats where i found it.

if you search on google videos for it

and click the over 20mins mark or somthing, it should show up there.

[Kristen177]

Does Anyone know what words she sings in her interlude?

[DefyingGravity3]

I think it's mostly just 'Ahhhh' until she gets to the final word: Luce. Light in Italian.

[Cityneversleeps4]

How (and I mean this) HOW did this lose to "Spamalot?" It's a shame that such a beautiful, ravishing, gorgeous musical with one of the most beautiful scores and stories ever put on a stage walked away without the title of Best Musical.

[gerardm2002]

No kidding... This is the reason for musical theater.

[renethel]

How ironic? After reading your comment, I noticed that a Monty Python video is being featured in the promoted video section of Youtube. lol!

But yeah.....I agree. If more people were classy and had taste, then LitP would of won the Tony for "Best Musical" and lasted for years.

I don't see how people could resist seeing this show. It's better than half of the musicals currently on Broadway.

[gerardm2002]

I was fortunate to see it three times at the LCT, and I balled like a baby each time... Amazing score, beautiful voices, and well-acted. Seeing it here on youtube, I still tear up... Thanks, pianostix, for posting!

[renethel]

LUCKY YOU!!! :0

I think one of the reasons why it closed was b/c it would be impossible to replace the great Victoria Clark. With the recent revival of Gypsy, they decided to close the show b/c they can't imagine finding someone good enough to replace the great Patti LuPone. Wow, I made an analogy! LOL!

[gerardm2002]

I can't imagine anyone else playing the role of Margaret Johnson! Victoria Clark was so wonderful!

[justasondheimbaby]

@Cityneversleeps4 SO TRUE!

[ITCJon]

@Cityneversleeps4 West Side Story also didn't win Best Musical

[slickqfoo22]

@Cityneversleeps4 I do agree. When I watch the Tony's I honestly tend to focus more on who wins Best Score & Best Book. Not saying that shows that win Best Musical aren't the best at times, but this show did win big at the Tony's and is sadly under rated at times. I say the same about the year The Lion King and Ragtime were up against each other. Don't get my wrong I loved The Lion King, but aside from the songs from the movie, I don't remember the rest. Ragtime is a masterpiece =)

[rent8907]

i cant find the summary or anything? can someone clue me in. i'll be forever grateful

[renethel]

I'll send you the link.

[rent8907]

thank you

[shmoogle14]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!! My favorite song in the show!!!

[mbgal07]

I always cry every time I hear this song- it's so beautiful. Thank you, Adam Guettel and the talent of Aaron Lazar. :D

[galindaupland2]

I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[galindaupland2]

oh my god. they are fabulus! I just love them. I love kelli 2 though.

[bearockangel]

can someone help me in my book report?what is the settings,characters,ending and all of the story..

[battleoneliac]

Uh... no. Seriously, read the book, and/or watch the musical. They're beautiful beautiful things and you are hurting yourself if you do not read them.

[alwy15]

this is my favorite scene in the whole show. just magnificent.

[nectarlover]

I like her better as Clara better than Keli O'hara...

[Twintastic37]

I think that her story about Clara being kicked in the head was only directed towards the audience.

[battleoneliac]

Correct. I think they call it a siloquily. Or a monologue. One of the two...

[Twintastic37]

She knew that there was something wrong with her, something different, but it she didn't think she actually had a disability or anything like that until she heard her mother saying that she isn't like everyone else.

[andrear]

WHY WHY WHY is this not still on Broadway. Of all the shows out there...this was truly a JEWEL and a masterpiece.

[anactornamedseth93]

good shows don't sell i guess, its not that commercial

[luverofbroadway]

Why does she have the mental breakdown? I kinda know the basic story line but not really can any one give me a basic plot summary? I'v always loved this music but I've been a little confused by it too.

[Twintastic37]

Because she heard her mother and father talking about her disability on the phone.

[battleoneliac]

Poor Clara.

[lizzy911]

Kate Clarke and Aaron Lazar own these roles for me.

[pianostix]

:)

same here! i'm so glad they broadcast LP with this cast!

[lizzy911]

haha me too! I saw Katie as Glinda this year too which was pretty cool.

[mwp2paris]

I saw both the Claras...this one is to die for...saw her twice at the Vivian Beaumont and don't get me wrong...saw Kelli on her last night and I loved Kelli...and Aaron is so beautiful and so fabulous at the stage door and seems like a really nice guy...and this song...

Oh this song...

The way she just collapses back on him...God...don't we all want someone in our lives to sing this to us? It is perhaps the most breathtaking moment in American Musical Theatre...yes...breathtaking.

[MelodyDearest]

He makes me want to cry every time he sings, and I don't even know why..

He's such a wonderful actor for this role.

[klmnumbers]

So the first time, I thought Katie overacted it; but I quite like it. She's so childlike in her anger which makes complete sense.

I think this is one of the simplest, most beautiful love songs ever. He can't explain how he feels to her in English so he tries to explain all the tiny little things that made him fall in love - which in turn really explains how deep his love is.

man. I LOVE this show. it's even better with the understated orchestration and focus on guitar. It's quite poignant.

[pjcgatsby]

this blew me away when i first heard it on the cd. i'd seen the production at lincoln center and was spellbound by the production, but "love to me" didn't get to me the way it later did on the cd because its words are so poetic--it's really an art song--and it wasn't until i concentrated on the lyrics w/o the visuals that i was able to give full attention to the song. like "beautiful" in sunday in the park with george, the characters should be still so we are not distracted by any movement.

[pete422188]

The thing about the "poetic" nature of this song... What makes it so poetic (and heartbreakingly beautiful) is that his English isn't perfect, but he's completely earnest in what he's saying and he's trying his absolute hardest to convey his love to her. It isn't necessarily the most eloquent statement of love, but it's one of the most beautiful I've ever heard because it's so honest and his message is so urgent.

[jcmt88]

let's talk about how Aaron Lazar actually looks/sounds Italian...Matt Morrison...not so much

[thelivesofme1]

haha, yea seriously

[imaphan89]

NO! aaron lazar is amazing, but matt morrison is sooooooooooo good too! they both deserve praise. they bring something different to fabrizio

[luvleighgurl08]

oh my gosh, this is sooooo beautiful it gives me chills!

[prelasser]

The most beautiful love song ever written.

[dcougar10]

I must agree with you. This is so gorgeous...

[JSchnabbs]

I don't like Katie Clarke.

But shit! Look at her run in those heels.

That's talent.

[mwp2paris]

Without a doubt, this is one of the most moving, touching, heartbreakingly beautiful love songs ever sung on the Broadway stage. And yes, Aaron Lazar is as beautiful from the first row of the Vivian Beaumont Theatre as he is here as is his voice and he just became this character. And so sweet and humble at the stage door signing Playbills. What a smile and those dimples...

He had me at ciao.

[LatteJazz]

Would someone mind telling me why she's upset? =]

[pianostix]

she thinks that b/c of her disability fabrizzio won't love her anymore...? neone wanna add to that?

[LatteJazz]

Oh, so she only just learned about her disability?

Also, why is Fabrizzio upset during the song Aiutami?

Thanks!

[pianostix]

no, clara knows something is wrong, and she thinks that because of that fabrizzio won't wanna be with her. and fab's upset because of all his father's expectations of him

[LatteJazz]

[Hehe, I like your nickname for him]

Wow, he must be really upset about his dad then. I thought someone had died or something.

[coloratura42]

I thought he was upset during Aiutami because Clara had dissapeared? Her mom drags her off to Rome after she catches them together, and he has no idea where she is.

[pianostix]

and that too.

thx!

[bwaygurl522]

right before this scene, her mother is talking to her father on the phone and clara overhears her admitting that there's something wrong with clara and that really shakes her up- leading to this.

[chebsheb]

thank you so much pianostix for posting all of these videos! i adore this musical and was lucky enough to see this cast in NYC

[Sydneyhannah]

Wow, I still cry every time I see these two perform this number. It is my favorite love song of all time-- it is so simple and yet manages to show how love can triumph over anything.

[tjvids7]

Is there anyway I can get this on DVD somewhere??? I'm not familiar with this and I would love to see it!

[pianostix]

unfortunately not, but I did put a link up to watch the whole show up on my channel. enjoy

[SUPERALITO]

aaron lazar is great in this role...great voice...high note at the end..but katie is wonderful too. the escene when she is singing on the floor make me want to help her and fixt it if i could.

[coloratura42]

I love this song, and Aaron Lazar is just... so fantastic. I remember when my family saw it (it must have been around the time this was shot, because I think the people filming it were watching to see where to put the cameras) my mom teased me afterwards about being jealous of his high note at the end of the song. Such a lovely note... he's a fabulous singer.

[razorhog]

Aaron Lazaar would've gotten the Tony had he been in the original cast. I got to listen to his version of this song before I did Matthew and boy, Matthew sounded so amateur.

[pianostix]

haha, i hate to say this, but i agree! morrison's a great actor, but his voice wasn't as smooth as aaron's, and he couldn't do the accent to save his life!

[pete422188]

Matthew Morrison has said in interviews that he was hesitant about accepting the role because he didn't think he had the vocal training. However, Bartlett Sher and Adam Guettel both wanted him (and he had something of a name because of Hairspray). You can hear how much stronger Aaron Lazar's technique is -- especially when he sings "Il Mundo Era Vuoto." If Aaron Lazar had originated a role on Broadway before Piazza opened in New York, I'm almost positive he would have been the original Fabrizio.

[greyshasbecomemylife]

I think Matt's voice matches Kelli O'Hara's well, and Aaron's goes well with Katie's.

[standardsountrack]

I thought Matthew Morrison's version was beautiful, but wow! I'm madly in love with Aaron Lazar now.

[pianostix]

you're all welcome! lol

and yeah, aaron lazar is my fave as fab

[MicheleAE]

thank you thank you thank you!

[imaphan89]

this is the most romantic song ever sung!! aaron lazar is really good in this song!