If You Fall In Love With Italy

We recognize that after you see THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, you might desire to learn more about Italy, its beautiful countryside and its people. Here are just a few suggestions from the staff at MST.

The Light in the Piazza and Other Italian Tales (Banner Books)
Elizabeth Spencer’s original short story, on which the musical was based. (SPOILER ALERT! This Amazon listing gives away crucial plot details!)

The Silver Spoon
If this production makes you hungry, consider the Italian “Joy of Cooking” classic from 1950.

Italy in Mind: An Anthology
or
Desiring Italy: Women Writers Celebrate the Passions of a Country and Culture
Two anthologies of the writings of famous tourists to Italy throughout the ages—the second one contains only women writers.

The Stones of Florence

The Agony and the Ecstasy:
A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo
Set designer Liz Freeman Freese recommends this “biographical novel” of Michelangelo, set in Florence and Rome.

Rome (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

Florence and Tuscany (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Under the Tuscan Sun (Widescreen Edition)
If you haven't seen enough of Italy, this movie is a postcard for the beautiful country side, and a pretty great film!

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, plays our Chelsea Market location through January25, 2009. For tickets, please call 713-524-6706.

And that's the word on the street!