Turning the Page: Nikki Renée Daniels Performs “The Light in the Piazza”

[@Roots567]

Oh that was gorgeous. Please. Please. She MUST do the revival with Audra. That would be perfection on so many levels.

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

And just imagine Brian Stokes Mitchell coming back to play Signor Naccarelli(as he did in the LA Opera production with Rene Fleming and Dove Cameron, which I saw!)! The only big question is who would make the best Fabrizio!?

[@43v3rh1d3n]

I did this show in 2014 when I was probably 19 did not get it. I saw it about six months ago and wept. It's one of the best musicals I've seen and I hold it close to my heart

[@christine-nc9ib]

wow… one of the most beautiful renditions i've ever heard

[@KHobbies_cina]

They should cast her and Audra McDonald for a revival.

[@dialecticsjunkie7653]

I never wanted anything more!

[@carajohnson2346]

Yes!!!!!!

[@Thisismyusername227]

MY GODDDD

[@willwalker24601]

OMG YES

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

And just imagine Brian Stokes Mitchell coming back to play Signor Naccarelli(as he did in the LA Opera production with Rene Fleming and Dove Cameron, which I saw!)! The only big question is who would make the best Fabrizio!?

[@quiqui6424]

They should bring this series back virtually! Now's the time

[@alliewithbooks]

I always cry when I hear that song but this version had me sobbing so beautiful

[@breakfastglitter]

She makes it seem so effortless 😌 truly angelic voice

[@puellamagica3359]

amazing idea for a series and a stunning, absolutely stunning performance of a very difficult song. i would happily pay double the price to see her in this role.

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

Piazza is my favorite musical and this was stunning. Absolutely flawless!

[@lincolnpain1086]

More Nikki, More Nikki Renee !!

[@MikeA15206]

If you haven't purchased her CD called Home -Nikki Renee Daniels, do yourself a favor and do it now. Glorious!

[@sunnymaggie1]

Gave me goosebumps.

[@SummersOfficialPage]

Gorgeous!!!

[@jazzypoops]

Gorgeous! Brava!😍😍🎶

[@Niqhtmusic]

More poc in LITP! First ruthie & Anna, pls more

[@magicalia2787]

This is amazing, my favorite version alongside Katie rose clarke.

[@AnnHolt]

What a beautiful voice!

[@animatedmovies95]

she did this song UP she did it to DEATH

[@GregtheBat]

absolutely beautiful

[@lamontrussell1524]

Ok, that was AMAZING! Thanks Playbill for a truly inspired much needed series. Can't wait to see what is next. Brava Nikki.

[@silka109]

Beautiful!!

[@darnellbennett7302]

SOOOO GOOD!!!!!!

[@204gmailgirl]

This is beautiful oh my goodness

[@jcufaude]

Really lovely.

[@netsirk6]

Lovely

[@LaraAkal]

This is so gorgeous, she has to play Clara! :)

[@vickidavis8927]

spectacular voice and performance!

[@vickidavis8927]

the best I've ever heard on this particular piece

[@ebbilovesmakeup]

Gorgeous!

[@kk7171]

She reminds me of Audra McDonald. Her voice gives me chills!

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

Few People have commented that both she and Audra should be in the next revival of this show! And just imagine Brian Stokes Mitchell coming back to play Signor Naccarelli(as he did in the LA Opera production with Rene Fleming and Dove Cameron, which I saw!)! The only big question is who would make the best Fabrizio!?

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

And also, I'm imagining her and Kelli O'Hara as the PERFECT Sarah and Mother(Kelli, especially) for the next revival of Ragtime!

[@Beanie1314]

My favorite of those on here. Just beautiful as are you.

[@eliaselias3413]

I HAVE WORKED WITH KELLI.....YOU HAVE A STUNNING LYRIC ...REVIVAL AND SHE WILL BE THERE CHEERING

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

beautifully sung

[@Georgia092473]

What happened to this series? It stopped at two performances!

[@Walker-ld3dn]

Brava. Sign her up.

[@pmurraymusic]

#blackgirlmagic

[@anabeltrao9510]

SLAYYYYY QUEEN🫀🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎹

[@hannahrose1196]

Stunning but I kept hearing "la light in the piazza." It bothered me. 😂

[@susannetta]

And the pianist's name please?

[@billylowrimore4359]

Drew Wutke! He’s amazing!

[@rebdochka5108]

South park vocal :)))))

[@emilypesce5315]

I wonder if she’s singing in the original key ?

[@quirachanel_]

Emily Pesce she is!

[@kay-meganwashington1358]

Yes

[@miscellanyman263]

Like Audra McDonald, the singing is "too perfect" to the degree that the underlying emotion of the music/lyric content is lost. Imperfect is always best when conveying emotion as it better reveals fragility... vulnerability. Best example of this "effect" is the Italian singer-songwriter Zucchero.

[@20wonderland]

Not true, as a classical and musical theater major, I know you can sound beautiful and display all the wonderful acting capabilities and she does both. Audra is acclaimed for both her acting and singing also!

[@tuberaxx]

Totally agree with 20wonderaland. She’s a bit like Kelli O’Hara in her technical ability. She’s still musical but also virtuosic.

[@peerah]

Not sure what you’re talking about because I am most definitely feeling plenty of emotions.

[@stealth308]

Lovely