ITALIAN DAUGHTER to Shutter as LeVecchia Joins Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, 12/13

HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER - the solo play written and performed by Antoinette Lavecchia - will conclude its Off-Broadway engagement at Cherry Lane Studio Theatre in NYC following the performance on Sunday, December 13, 2009, it has been announced by the play's producer, Arje Shaw of Jones Street Productions.

The show is concluding its run to allow Ms. LaVecchia to join the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, which will mark Ms. LaVecchia's Broadway debut.

ITALIAN DAUGHTER has been a success with both audiences and critics - playing to houses that have routinely been sold out since the run began on October 3, 2009 - and producer Shaw states that the show will resume Off-Broadway in the spring of 2010, following the limited engagement of BRIDGE.

According to Mr. Shaw, "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, HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER 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. HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER began previews on October 3 and had its official opening on Columbus Day, October 12.

Most recently seen on the New York stage Off-Broadway last year in a highly-praised performance opposite Daniel J. Travanti in A TOUCH OF THE POET, Ms. LaVecchia recently completed filming "The David Dance." An actress and writer, she has appeared in HEARTBREAK HOUSE at Two River Theatre Co. and in the world premiere of MAX & THE TRUFFLE PIG, directed by Erica Gould at New York Musical Theater Festival (NYMF). She also appeared in an extended run of THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED at Portland Center Stage. Her numerous NY appearances include at The Public Theatre in THE BOTTLE HOUSE, at Primary Stages in STRING OF PEARLS, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO at MTC.

Ted Sod has directed at George Street Playhouse including AGNES OF GOD, TALLEY'S FOLLY and WIT as well as productions at Seattle Rep. In NY, he has directed for NYC Fringe Festival and Musicals in Mufti at York Theatre.

Scheduled through December 13, HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER will perform Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 and $30. Performance and ticket information by phone at 212 239 6200 or online at www.telecharge.com, or by visiting www.italiandaughter.com.