BELOVED BUT ANNOYING: In ActorsNET’s production of “Over the River and Through the Woods,” Nick’s grandparents will do anything to get him to stay in New Jersey, including overseeing the date that they’ve set him up for.

ActorsNET continues its 27th season with Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro, a comedy set in New Jersey where an Italian immigrant family experiences deep familial love and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow. The show runs through March 24 at the Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, Pa.

“The play addresses the challenges of balancing cultural traditions, family bonds, and the pursuit of personal dreams,” said Director David Deratzian. “With humor, warmth, and poignant moments, it beautifully captures the essence of familial love, cultural heritage, and the enduring strength of intergenerational connections.”

The show’s producer, Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski, said, “This comedy stands out as a great American classic for its universal family message and genuine, relatable characters. The grandparents portrayed could easily resemble anyone’s own, making them all the more humorous as we recognize traits in people we know.”

Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be a special Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on March 23, in addition to the regularly scheduled evening performance. Visit actorsnetbucks.org for tickets.