How to Be a Good Italian Daughter Closes Dec. 13

By Andrew Gans
13 Dec 2009

Antoinette LaVecchia
Antoinette LaVecchia
Photo by Catherine Gibbons

Antoinette LaVecchia's solo show, How to Be a Good Italian Daughter (In Spite of Myself), which officially opened at Cherry Lane's Studio Theatre Oct. 12, plays its final performance at the Off-Broadway venue Dec. 13 at 2 PM.

The show is closing because actress LaVecchia has been cast in the upcoming revival of A View From the Bridge, which will mark her Broadway debut.

Producer Arje Shaw plans to reopen the show in spring 2010 following the limited run of Bridge.

In a recent statement Shaw said, "Italian Daughter has become a huge hit that audiences love. We want to bring it back so more people can enjoy this great story and enjoy Antoinette's exceptional performance."

Directed by Ted Sod, the production began previews Oct. 3.

Italian Daughter, according to press notes, is a "funny and touching portrait of mothers and daughters, centering on the classic struggles between an immigrant Italian mother and her Americanized daughter, a hearty blend of humor, vivacity and family history — Italian style."

LaVecchia, who wrote and stars in the show, was seen last year Off-Broadway opposite Emmy winner Daniel J. Travanti in A Touch of the Poet.

The production features scenic design by Michael V. Moore, costume design by Daniel James Cole and lighting design by Traci Klainer. The play is presented at the Cherry Lane Theatre by Jones Street Productions.

Cherry Lane's Studio Theatre is located in Manhattan at 38 Commerce Street. For tickets, priced $18, call (800) 432-7250 or visit www.telecharge.com or www.jonesstreetproductions.com.