If no theater in the Twin Cities is going to do the gorgeous musical
The Light in the Piazza (at least not in 12 years since
Theater Latte Da's wonderful production), I will happily drive two hours to see
Duluth Playhouse's production at the historic NorShor Theatre. In fact, if it weren't so hard to get away from my busy theater schedule for a few days (because if I'm going to Duluth, I'm staying for more than just a day or one night), I'd see everything they do. It was more than worth the drive to see this beautiful production of the 2005 multiple Tony-winning musical featuring a stunningly gorgeous score (written by Adam Guettel, grandson of Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein) and a beautifully romantic story, with a twist. The talented mostly Duluth-based cast (led by #TCTheater favorite Kersten Rodau), lush 16-piece pit orchestra, and lovely design transport you to a summer in Italy long ago. If you're in the Duluth area or can make the trip - do it. This is a musical that doesn't get produced very often, and it absolutely shines in this Duluth Playhouse production. But don't wait,
the show plays Thursdays through Sundays for two more weekends only.
