Light in the Piazza Video

There was a "Live at the Lincoln Center" performance of Light in the Piazza last year. I missed it, but I was really hoping there would be a DVD I could buy. I keep looking for it on the pbs website but there's no mention of it. Does anyone know if they will ever put out a DVD?

Although this has already been discussed eight thousand times on this site, union and contractual limitations ensure that there will NEVER be a commercial DVD or video release of this - nor is it permitted to be rerun again on PBS or elsewhere.

Alas.

No need to be sorry...it's a fair question and one which continues to be frequently asked here and elsewhere - so it isn't dead news at all.

The confusion comes from those Lincoln Center shows (some of the Great Performances and other telecasts) which are permitted to be released on DVD and rerun in subsequent years vs. those in the Live from Lincoln Center series which are not.

It's really ashame because it would be a terrific DVD and would greatly honor the show in the future for all those who didn't see it.

Updated On: 3/4/07 at 05:22 PM

TCM (Turner Classic Movies) airs the widescreen print of the film LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA quite frequently.

Until the DVD is released, check the TCM listings for air dates.

This is from the Live at Lincoln Center website FAQ:

>1. Can I purchase videos of LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER programs?
>LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER programs are not available for purchase. Our programs >are cleared for broadcast only, and our agreements with artists, guilds, and unions >prohibit us from making them available in any other form.

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Yes...it is illegal to reproduce and distribute copies of the broadcast.

Bad, bad girl.

I apologize for bringing it up.

Updated On: 3/4/07 at 06:56 PM

Thanks, professor. That is really interesting, and now I know. It really would be great to distribute such a wonderful performance so more people can enjoy it.