The Light in the Piazza ... il mio mondo era vuoto.

I believe Spamalot won because it had more mass appeal.

Although I am not one of the voters, so I can't speak for them.

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Matthew IS as good in real life, if not 100 Xs better! When you're seeing the show, you see what a great actor he is. He's dreaaaaaaamy! Piazza is nothing but stunning and beautifully performed and designed.

As for the Spamalot comment, Broadway is a buniess, unfortuntely. Spamalot has an unfortunately longer shelf life, so the show won it that way. I agree with the mass appeal comment.

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AMAZING!
I guess I'll gush too. I was a tad nervous because I wasn't sure if everyone would sound as perfect as they did on the OBC recording, but they all were absolutely brilliant. I hope you can see the show before Matty leaves, I love the OBC cast because each one of them were perfect. The three of Victoria, Kelli, Matty were perfect... but Signora Nacarelli, Franca, and Guiseppe were terrific also. I loved Michael Berresse.

I have no idea why Spamalot won over this musical... I think the main reason is because Avenue Q was the underdog last year, and this year they wanted the big powerhouse to win. Obviously, I think Piazza deserved to win Best Musical... but if you have really big stars like Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce, and Hank Azaria in your musical the chances increase greatly.

The show itself is beautifully written, the score, and the set are all exquisite. I hope you get the chance to see the show.

--korenglish

I feel kind of bad being the dissenting voice here, because I did like Morrison's performance, but he just wasn't up there vocally with Clark and O'Hara, who had the other two really challenging parts. He hit all his notes without fail, but there were times when you could hear the strain, something that never happened with the other two. It's not a huge caveat, but it's there.

Who is Jack Skellington? Or did I miss something?

Anyway, we have a thread for this... if you wish to further gush about Matty Morrison.

The Official Matt Morrison Love Thread

The main reason Matt almost didn't take the role of Fabrizio was because he thought the role was too challenging for him. He says that the high notes were a lot harder than what he was used to, so I think it's impressive. I didn't hear too much of a strain, and it's been a couple of months since the start of Piazza... and his voice is still fine.

--korenglish

Plum don't worry about what you said, because I might be saying worse.

I've seen Piazza 7 times now and it seems that the more I see it the less Matt comes across as being "into" his performance. I love him in the part but I wouldn't call myself a Matt Morrison fan. It just seems that the last four times I saw it he was either tired or just not really into it. He hit every note but none of it (particularly in Aiutami) seemed to have the drive he used to have. Maybe its because he's leaving and he's getting antsy but if thats the case, he should have left already because if you're not going to give your all whats the point? Again, I do like him in the role, I think he sounds fantastic when he's on and he's with it and you can tell he's into it but lately, for me anyway, that hasn't been the case and I've been disappointed.

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He also played Prince Humperdink in The Princess Bride if that helps you in your efforts to get your friends interested.

I've grown to enjoy Matt's performance as Fabrizio over the past few months. I think it is a sensitive performance filled with a certain likability and honesty. However, his vocal stylings had to grow on me. At opening night I was kind of perplexed with having operatic calibre voices and one stand alone with pop inflections, albeit he definitely sings with more legitimacy than Hairspray. While I will miss him when he goes, I am anxious to hear Aaron Lazar, who seems to possess a more classically based voice (and who is the nicest guy - I had the privilege of riding on the subway with him after Sunday's matinee. He seemed quite surprised to be recognized).

I think we're threadjacking patronus. Oh well... it's in good intentions, I do love Matty and I think he is amazing.

Anyway, I'm glad there are others in my situation. I was the only who watched the Tony awards in my entire school! My one friend saw a little bit of it just so she could tell me she saw some of it. They are interested in supporting me though, my one friend came with her grandparents and parents to see me perform "Seasons of Love"... and they are excited to see if I will get a lead in this year's musical. How are your friends?

--korenglish

I don't live too close, but I get oppurtunities to go to NYC. Well, I make oppurtunities to go to NYC. I hope to eventually live there, which really excites me. I have no idea how I got into musical theatre, but it just fascinates me that people are so talented on Broadway, yet don't make much of a salary. I would love to be on Broadway, but realistically... I have a backup plan. Anyway, I already know that I am going to marry someone who is into Broadway shows... I think it would be really awkward otherwise. The only friends I have really into musical theatre is myself, my sis, and others on this board. I concur about the great community of BWW... without it, I might have never known about Piazza.

--korenglish

That would be exciting! Except for the fact that I have school and work and other things to do... but maybe around Thanksgiving I can head up to NYC for a couple of Broadway shows. I have no idea... it will depend on cost and things like that. I have yet to win a lottery, so I doubt I would be much help to you anyway.

--korenglish