Press Release: Tomie DePaola's Strega Nona - The Wilbur

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TOMIE DEPAOLA’S STRAGA NONA AT THE WILBUR

ON OCTOBER 30^th

Boston, MA – Tomie DePaola’s Strega Nona is set to perform at The Wilbur on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 1:00PM.

Maximum Entertainment in association with Active Arts Theater For Young Audiences presents an unforgettable afternoon of musical theatre for the whole family.

Based on the beloved children's books by Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona the Musical is the tale of a friendly, magical witch who strives to cure the everyday ills of the tiny Italian town of Calabria. The town faces real problems when a local lug, Big Anthony, sneaks a peek at Strega Nona's magic book and uses Strega Nona’s magical ways for selfish means. When Anthony fools with the magic pasta pot, and can't figure out how to turn it off, pasta threatens to engulf the whole town -- unless Strega Nona can save the day.

Featuring an energetic score by composer Aron Accurso, the use of traditional Commedia dell’arte and a set design inspired by the Strega Nona pop-up book; this enchanting production illustrates the importance of the adage “be careful what you wish for, lest it come true” and that you can’t judge a pot by its pasta! Grades Pre-K to 4th, Ages 4-9

The Wilbur presents Tomie DePaola’s Strega Nona

Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 1:00pm

The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont St. in Boston’s historic Theatre District

Tickets: $22.50 and $32.50

To purchase tickets log on to thewilbur.com

or call Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000