The Light in the Piazza

[SonicMan46]

I rarely post in this forum, but just returned from a performance of the hit Broadway 'show' The Light in the Piazza, which won a bunch of Tony awards - more of an operetta, I guess; put on by the Piedmont Opera in Winston-Salem, NC (my home town).

Of course, based on a book by Elizabeth Spencer (also, a film from 1962 w/ some major stars of the time) - one interest to me is that the author of the book used Winston-Salem as the home town of the Johnsons (Margaret & Clara), so the city is mentioned in one of the songs - kind of cool! 

The musicians/performers were a mixture of locals & 'professionals', many of whom I did not know; but just to mention a few - Clara Johnson was played by Sarah Jane McMahon, who seemed to have done quite a bit in NYC (Bruce et al from the area may know her) - she was outstanding as the daughter;  Fabrizio played by Erik Bryan (seem to be more active in the western part of the country, esp. Denver) - he was also very good - won't mention more, but the production was excellent - not sure that I really like this story (saw the film years ago, and want to see it again, now), but my wife had an enjoyable time.   

P.S. Review Here in our local paper after the opening performance - quite good!

[Jay F]

Aaron Lazar was so good in this at Lincoln Center: http://www.aaronlazar.com/