The Lyric Theatre Presents
Strega Nona
Based on the beloved children’s books by Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona: The Musical is the tale of a friendly, magical witch who works to cure the everyday ills of the tiny Italian town of Calabria. When she looks for someone to help her with chores around the house, a young local resident, Big Anthony, responds to her advertisement.
One day, Big Anthony sneaks a peek at Strega Nona’s magic book and uses his newfound knowledge to conjure pasta from her magic pasta pot. But Anthony doesn’t know how to turn the pot off, and pasta threatens to engulf the entire town! Only Strega Nona can save the day.
This lively musical features a fresh, original score by Aron Accurso and an enchanting set design inspired by the Strega Nona pop-up book. It illustrates the importance of the saying, “Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true,” and also demonstrates that you can’t judge a pot by its pasta!
Strega Nona: The Musical is actually the fusion of three of Tomie dePaola’s cherished books: “Strega Nona,” “Strega Nona Her Story” and “Big Anthony and the Magic Ring.” This delightful live theatrical performance is wonderful family fare, and is ideal for children ages four to nine.
