Into the Light is a short-lived musical about a physicist who attempts to determine the truth behind the Shroud of Turin. His quest for the truth eventually takes a toll on his relationships with his wife and son.
Synopsis
James Prescott, a physicist from Los Alamos, is attempting to prove (or disprove) the truth of the Shroud of Turin. James' obsession with this task strains his relationship with his wife (Kate) and his young son (Matthew). Matthew, to compensate for the lack of his father, instead begins to trust a friend only he can see.
Musical Numbers
Act 1
Prologue: Poltergiests - Matthew, Kate
Neat/Not Neat - James, Father Frank, Kate
It Can All Be Explained - James, Father Frank
The Data - James, The Team
A Talk About Time - James, Kate
Trading Solos - Father Frank, Matthew, Friend
Let There Be Light - James, Don, Father Frank, Signor Bocciarelli, Archbishop Parisi Wishes - Matthew The Three of Us - Kate, James Rainbow Logic - James
Act 2
Fede Fede - Don, Archbishop Parisi, Team
To Measure the Darkness - James, Kate
The Testing - James, Team
The Rose and I - Kate
The Testing (continued) - James, Team
Measure the Darkness (reprise) - James
Be There - James, Matthew
Epilogue: Into the Light - Company
Productions
1986 Broadway
Opened at the Neil Simon Theatre on October 22, 1986 and closed on October 26, 1986 after playing 13 previews and 6 performances. It starred Dean Jones as James Prescott. The production was directed by Michael Maurer, with choreography from Mary Jane Houdina and music direction from Peter Howard. The production team consisted of Neil Peter Jampolis (Scenic/Projection/Lighting Design), Hervig Libowitzky (Scenic/Projection Design), Karen Roston (Costume Design), and Jack Mann (Sound Design).