“Out of somewhere I have something I have never had, and sad is happy. That’s all I see.”

Transgressive Theatre-Opera presents its first full musical theatre offering in this heart-wrenching tale of the power of love, family, and women’s self-empowerment. This score is rooted in classical music and the operatic style of storytelling. In its most passionate moments, the score is too grandiose to be considered anything other than the grandest form of theatre: opera. When the spoken word is not enough, these characters sing. When the lyrics are no longer sufficient, “Ah!” is the only response.

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

Original Broadway Production by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City, 2005

The World Premiere of The Light In The Piazza was produced by the Intiman Theatre

Seattle, Washington

Opening Night: June 14, 2003

Bartlett Sher, Artistic Director Laura Penn, Managing Director

and The Goodman Theatre, Chicago, Illinois

Opening Night: January 20, 2004

Robert Falls, Artistic Director Roche Schulfer, Executive Director

Developed with the Assistance of the Sundance Institute Theatre Laboratory

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Sarah Jenks is the musical director and pianist, and Aaron Hunt directs. Audio & Video Design is by Brent Morden.

Here is TT-O's excellent cast:

Margaret Johnson - Brittany Jeffery; Clara Johnson - Teaira Burge; Fabrizio Naccarelli - Mick Jutila; David Govertsen - Signor Naccarelli ; Mary Govertsen - Signora Naccarelli; Katherine Petersen; Giuseppe Naccarelli - Jonathan Wilson; Priest - Timothy McGowan; Clara Cover/Tour Guide/Others - Grace Reberg