"The Light in the Piazza" at Arena Stage

"The Light in the Piazza"
book by Craig Lucas
music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
produced by arrangement with Turner Entertainment Co., owner of the original motion picture "Light in the Piazza"
based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer
directed by Molly Smith
March 5 - April 11, 2010
in Crystal City

One windy day in the Tuscan countryside, Clara loses her hat in a sudden gust, and as if guided by fate, it lands at the feet of the handsome Fabrizio. As their whirlwind courtship unfolds, Clara's mother, Margaret, is unable to conceal the family secret and must reconsider not only her daughter's future but her own as well. Arena's own Molly Smith directs an intimate, chamber version of this musical that won six Tony Awards (including Best Score) and hearts across the country, being hailed "a magnificent theatrical achievement" (Chicago Tribune) and "absolutely transfixing" (San Francisco Chronicle). Craig Lucas (Prelude to a Kiss) has distilled Elizabeth Spencer's novella to a poignant tale about the essence of love, aided by the lush music of Adam Guettel (Floyd Collins).

The Light in the Piazza is sponsored by Margot Kelly and Ira Meiselman.
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The Arena Stage musical theater season is sponsored by Jaylee Mead.

Arena Stage productions in Crystal City are sponsored by the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID).

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• arena stage
• crystal city
• light in the piazzza
• the light in the piazza
• molly smith
• hollis resnick
• margaret anne florence
• nicholas rodriguez
• musical theater

[MrBooBoo15]

Hollis Resnick...such a great Chicago actor . Saw her in Grey Gardens. She was a fabulaous as ever!! Looking forward to more appearances.

[rathmullan2]

I saw Hollis Resnick In" Anything Goes'..She is a great performer.. Outstanding!

[raynedanser]

Man. That Nick! He has such a STUNNING voice.