The Light in the Piazza (Paperback)

Craig Lucas

ISBN 10: 1480362344 / ISBN 13: 9781480362345

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. (Vocal Score). The New York Times calls this Tony Award-winning Adam Guettel musical "the most intensely romantic score of any Broadway musical since West Side Story ." 16 songs are included in this composer-approved vocal score, including: The Beauty Is * Dividing Day * Fable * Il Mondo Era Vuoto (Part 1) * Let's Walk * The Light in the Piazza * Love to Me * Passeggiata (Part 1) * Say It Somehow * Statues and Stories (Part 1) * and more. Includes 8 pages loaded with facts about the show, a program note from Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, principal vocal ranges and an extensive contents listing for each act. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781480362345

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Light in the Piazza (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480362344
• ISBN 13: 9781480362345
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This vocal score is ideal for singers, teachers, students, and performers who want a comprehensive and expressive resource for study, rehearsal, and performance. It supports vocalists who are developing technique, building confidence, and preparing roles for auditions, lessons, and staged productions. The layout encourages focused practice at home, in the studio, or in the classroom, making it useful for performers who want to understand the rich musical and emotional depth of this celebrated score.

Inside, you will find the complete, composer-approved vocal score to the Tony Award-winning musical, featuring 16 beautifully written songs that showcase Adam Guettels lyrical style and dramatic storytelling. Detailed vocal lines, clear piano reduction, and thoughtful formatting help singers rehearse with accuracy and ease. The book also includes eight pages of background notes, principal vocal ranges, and valuable insights from Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, giving performers a deeper connection to the work and its characters.

This score helps singers improve reading skills, strengthen musicality, and explore expressive performance. The material motivates consistent practice through its romantic writing, rich harmonies, and dramatic pacing. Teachers will appreciate its value as a dependable music resource for guiding interpretation, preparing repertoire, and supporting students in building advanced performance skills. Performers benefit from the emotional breadth of the music, allowing them to develop nuance, storytelling, and vocal presence.

Song List

Aiutami * The Beauty Is * The Beauty Is (Reprise) * Clara's Tirade * Dividing Day * Fable * Il Mondo Era Vuoto (Part 1) * Il Mondo Era Vuoto (Part 2) * The Joy You Feel * Let's Walk * The Light in the Piazza * Love to Me * Passeggiata (Part 1) * Passeggiata (Part 3) * Say It Somehow * Statues and Stories (Part 1)

About the Author

<DIV>Craig Lucas recently won the 2004 OBIE Award for Best Play for his work "Small Tragedy". He is the author of numerous plays including "Reckless" and "A Prelude to A Kiss", both of which were Broadway successes and made into films. Composer and lyricist, Adam Guettel is best know for Floyd Collins (published by TCG in The New American Musical), which has been widely produced and available on Nonesuch Records.</DIV>