An exciting and unusual work of musical theater, the Tony Award-winning The Light in the Piazza returns to the city where it began at the Goodman Theatre. With a brilliant score by Adam Guettel—at turns operatic, lyrical or infectious, and with dazzling ensemble numbers—The Light in the Piazza is the bittersweet tale of American mother and daughter tourists, and a love affair, in 1950s Florence, Italy. It’s based on the novel and film of the same name. Alas, there’s one drawback: The Light in the Piazza was beautifully intimate at the 850-seat Goodman but will be swallowed in the too-large 4,200-seat Auditorium Theatre. You might do better just buying the CD. Through July 22 only; 312-902-1400; $18-$70.