'The Light in the Piazza' at Villagers Theater

"The Light in the Piazza" will run June 7-23 at Villagers Theater.
 
In this elegant story of courtship and of conflict of conscience, set in Tuscany in 1953, Clara, a young, childlike American woman, falls in love with a handsome Florentine, Fabrizio. Clara travels with her mother, middle-aged, middle-class Mrs. Johnson, who opposes the affair for reasons gradually revealed as the story unfolds. Torn between protecting her vulnerable daughter and allowing her the chance for happiness, Mrs. Johnson lovingly navigates her internal conflict. Adam Guettel, grandson of Richard Rodgers, gives us convincingly ordinary characters who find extraordinary self-expression in song. Infusing the tired old woes and wonders of midlife disenchantment and autumnal romance with fresh shadow and light, The Light in the Piazza celebrates young love with sumptuous melodies and richly intelligent lyrics.

The cast features Erin Kishpaugh as Margaret Johnson, Melissa McKamie as Clara, Joe Rodriguez as Signor Naccarelli, Elena Chalcraft as Signora Naccarelli, Faisal Sheikh as Fabrizio Naccarelli, Jason Barrameda as Giuseppe, Christine Paccillo as Franca, Christopher "CJ" Carter as Priest and ensemble; and Jillian Wagner, Jenne Carey, Michaela Jenkins, Jessica Zorn, Kelly Maizenaski and Dylan Coker as ensemble.   

Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-23. Tickets cost $20 for adults, and $18 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, go to https://app.ticketturtle.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1.