Over the River and Through the Woods (II)
Joe DiPietro
Opening Date:
November 27, 2026
Closing Date:
December 13, 2026
Every Sunday, Nick Cristano visits his four Italian-American grandparents for dinner—until a career opportunity threatens to take him across the country. Their spirited efforts to keep him close turn a family ritual into a warm, comic tug-of-war between tradition and independence.
Cast & Crew
Production Notes
Production History
Joe DiPietro’s Over the River and Through the Woods is scheduled as the third mainstage production of Season 43 (2026–2027), November 27–December 13, 2026. The comedy follows Nick Cristano and his four devoted grandparents, whose weekly family dinners face disruption when Nick considers a career opportunity across the country. Their efforts to persuade him to stay include introducing him to Caitlin O’Hare.
CST Connections
Billie Thrash previously directed CST’s Oil City Symphony during Season 7 (1990–1991).

