Light in the Piazza okay for a mature 10 year old?- Page 2

[kyle.]

Posted: 6/8/05 at 10:32pm

its about time parents started challenging their kids and taking them to something other than the lion king or beauty and the beast.

bravo to you clarity!



Updated On: 6/8/05 at 10:32 PM

[wickedfan]

Posted: 6/8/05 at 10:36pm

Yeah, I was 10 actually when I saw the CABARET revival (At the very beginning of it's run) and the theatre usher asked my mom "You realize what kind of content is in this show, right?" If a ten-year-old can go see CABARET than I'm sure LITP is fine. There's the boredom issue, but if she is as intellectual as you say she is, which I don't doubt, than I say go for it!

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 1:28am

I'd definitely take my 10-year-old sister to see Piazza. She loves any kind of romantic drama, and when she heard about this musical, she became really interested in it. I think she would fall in love with the show. So yes, 10-year-olds wouldn't necessary be bored at Piazza but may find it intellectually stimulating and breathtaking, as I have.

~Steven

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 1:43am

Errico fan -- you're taking your 12 year old nephew? Are you TRYING to make him gay?

[justme2]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 2:02am

All I have to say is that two children in my care grew up listening to "City of Angels" every day on the way to school (preschool thru graduation) and now one is an expert trumpet player and has a love of jazz, Cy Coleman and Broadway, and the other wanted to do the "Adelaide's Lament" scene for her 4th grade talent show.

And they were BORED at Sound of Music.

Expose children to every sector of the arts and let them decide what they like!

[Justice]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 2:44am

In comparison to many of the other shows mentioned, like Les Miz, Miss Saigon, etc. They at least have an interesting element that could appeal to many young children, as does (and I really hate to say it) Phantom of the Opera.
However, Light in the Piazza has put many ADULTS to sleep. Hell, during the Tony's I started nodding off a bit.

[QueenS]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 9:43am

Yes, definitely let us know what she thinks.

It's the subtlety of the show (as well as the complexity of the music) that made me think it might not be liked by some--regardless of age.

Of course, I'd rarely recommend "Beauty" to anyone of any age either.

The music of the other shows mentioned as being appreciated by youngsters (Siagon, Chorus Line, City of Angels) is all extremely accessible. Between that and the sets/dancing/comedy respectively, it doesn't surprise me that children would have enjoyed them.

A friend's 7 year old daughter loved "A Little Night Music," but that's because she thought it was funny. She didn't realize it was all about sex.

None of these shows is as subtle as "Piazza." (Which I really liked and am looking forward to seeing again.)

Posted: 6/9/05 at 9:46am

"Light in the Piazza has put many ADULTS to sleep."

On the other hand, many have been absolutely enthralled.

[kyle.]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 11:34am

i didnt notice one sleeping audience member the 12 times i saw the show in chicago, but all 3 times i saw the show in new york i noticed people nodding off.

way to go new york.