Over the River and through the Woods, at Coastal Rep beginning Friday

At the center of the story is Nick Cristano, who, for the last 29 years, has been sharing Sunday dinner with his 2 sets of grandparents. This particular Sunday he comes with good news - he is getting a promotion, and bad news - to get the promotion he must move to Seattle. Young Nick’s decision about his future spurs his four Italian-American grandparents into a frenzy of meddling, match-making, and micro-management of his life, all to the tune of "Manga, Manga!" These well-meaning, loveable characters provide a heart-warming glimpse into the heart of the family and their antics provide a tasty treat your whole family will enjoy.

Over the River and Through the Woods has been hailed as "deliriously funny!" by the Star-Ledger and "loaded with laughs every step of the way!" by critics from the New York Daily News.