LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Question

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:00am

Is the new musical "Light In The Piazza" based on the film of the same name that starred Yvette Mimieux?

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:14am

Yes Marquise it is, they both are based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer. It was filmed in 1961 by MGM and was released in 1962 with a cast headed by Olivia De Havilland, Yvette Mimieux, George Hamilton and Rossanno Brazzi. Updated On: 10/7/04 at 05:14 AM

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:14am

Thanx Marquise, you are the bomb! After 6 views I thought someone would've helped me out here.

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:15am

no problem bud all you had to do was Google!

[amasis]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:49am

Are you sure those 6 views weren't you checking your own thread?

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:50am

i'm POSITIVE that wasn't the case. Updated On: 10/7/04 at 05:50 AM

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:00am

I love a good schizophrenic conversation first thing in the morning.
roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm schizophrenic
And so am I

[stokesrocks]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 11:02am

Marquise, Gorgeous icon!!!!

[bdwybug55]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 10:58am

What is going on here? Answering your own questions? Pretty funny. Some thoughts: Number one: can't wait to see this production of PIAZZA! Number two: "Stokes Rocks"! Number three: when is Brian Stokes coming back to Broadway?

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 11:19am

Hi Marquise,

You may know this already but for info on LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA:


http://imdb.com/title/tt0056183/


Hope this helps.

[B.B. Wolf]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 12:17pm

Does anyone know if Celia is still connected with the show? I know she was trying to do Spelling Bee as well. Anyone know? And who's playing Fabrizio while I'm at it? They've had different guys at every performance!

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 12:25pm

As far as I know, Celia Keenan Bolger--and I don't know much--is not doing the show in New York. Steven Pasquale was the original Fabrizio, but backed out to do the Denis Leary TV series. Recently, on Actorsequity.org there was a call for L.I.T.P. calling for a Clara, Fabrizio, and Fabrizio's brother. Ms. Keenan-Bolger is currently here in Seattle playing Emily in a production of "Our Town" with "Piazza" director Bartlett Sher. Victoria Clark (divine!) and Mark Harelik are still doing the show in NY.

[B.B. Wolf]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 12:42pm

Borstal, last I heard she was trying to do both Spelling Bee AND Piazza. You sure she's out?

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 12:55pm

Having seem Keenan-Bolger in the Goodman mounting all I can say is she would be foolish not to take it to New York. She is beautiful in this role and it would be a shame if you all missed her performance.

[kyle.]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 1:27pm

i agree with sueleen. 110%.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 1:28pm

Honestly, I could not imagine the show WITHOUT Keenan-Bolger and Clark. Celia was utterly convincing and delivered a heartbreaking performance of a character we truly cared about. She was wonderful. Like Tonya in Caroline, Victoria is Tony-worthy in an unconventional show that she may not win simply because the show may not be commercial enough to draw the attention it deserves.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 2:28pm

I could be wrong about Celia, like I said, I'm not TOTALLY in the know. Plan to see OUR TOWN, I'll let you know how she is.

[kyle.]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 3:24pm

please do! i would kill to see that production.

perhaps you can chat with her after and ask about piazza/spelling bee.

below is a great article from the seattle times about the show, and a photo of celia as emily.

has anyone listened to adam guettels chatterbox interview yet? i missed it on wednesday, but plan on catching it sunday or monday.
whos town is our town? Updated On: 10/8/04 at 03:24 PM

[IssaMe]

Posted: 10/9/04 at 4:33pm

Celia was also perfect in the female lead of "Can't Help Falling In Love" showcase performances...but won't be doing the show (now titled "All Shook Up") on Broadway.

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/9/04 at 5:31pm

LOL...The reason i was answering my own posts was as a joke....no one was answering my question on the board so my sarcastic side took over... i googled the damned thing (which i should have done in the first place) and then posted the information in the thread myself! no schizophrenia here! LOL Updated On: 10/9/04 at 05:31 PM

[leomaxfrank]

Posted: 10/9/04 at 8:00pm

Being a big follower of Adam Guettel's work as well as an acquaintance, I spoke to Adam about the show at dinner after John Bucchino's "It's Only Life" in August and he seemed pretty (using a phrase I have heard too much recently) "flip-floppy" about who was playing Clara. According to Adam - and I'm certainly not surprised at all - the part is very vocally taxing and it had been giving her some problems, considering she is a much stronger actress than singer (not to say she is weak vocally). It sounded to me like he was searching for someone else, but also that he would have a hard time finding an equally brilliant actress.
Pacific Overtures and Piazza will surely be the two highlights of the upcoming season for me!

[kyle.]

Posted: 10/9/04 at 9:10pm

having seen the production so many times at the goodman, watching someone else take the role of clara to new york will be hard for me.

i really hope she takes the role to broadway, even if she only stays with it a few months. granted the show stays open a few months...

****ing broadway.