The Light in the Piazza is presented by the University of Mississippi Department of Music and its partners in celebration of Spencer’s 100th birthday year. When a fateful gust of wind introduces Clara to handsome young Italian Fabrizio Nacarelli, it’s love at first sight.īut Clara isn’t quite what she appears, and this story of how Clara, Margaret, Fabrizio, and Signor Nacarelli negotiate emotion, love, hope, and clashing cultures – and the musical score that underpins their remarkable journey – results in an unforgettable show that won six Tony awards. Unapologetically lyrical and romantic, it transports us to the 1950s world of Margaret Johnson and her daughter Clara, Americans abroad in Florence. The Light in the Piazza’s rich emotional score makes it notable among recent Broadway musicals.

Not to mention so many incredible photo ops of Downtown Los Angeles.Based on the novel by Mississippi writer Elizabeth Spencerĭon’t miss the Tony Award-winning musical The Light in the Piazza, presented by UM Opera Theatre Friday, November 19th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 21st at 3:00 pm.

Make sure to get there early so you can walk around the beautiful plaza or grab a bite to eat at one of the delicious restaurants. So you definitely don’t want to miss this show. A BIG SHOUT OUT to Dove Cameron, such a great role model for our youth, teaching them to love opera or at least appreciate it. It made my heart happy seeing so many young faces experiencing Opera for the very first time. You have to experience it for yourself!ĭon’t wait to get tickets because the show only runs until October 20th which is THIS SUNDAY! An Opera perfect for the whole family. I had such a marvelous time attending Opening Night of, The Light in the Piazza, starring I worked with in Ragtime when I was 10! Bravo Stokes!) & The entire cast was amazing, the story was beautiful and moving, the set design was incredible thanks to Robert Jones who I had the pleasure of chatting with! (See below for photo) The costumes were on point, I can go on & on but I won’t.

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