Italian-American immigrant life in the 1950's textures this searing drama of love and revenge. Longshoreman Eddie Carbone is devoted to his wife, Beatrice and to his niece, Catherine. When Beatrice's impoverished Sicilian cousins enter the U.S. illegally, in hope of finding work, Eddie gives them a helping hand. But when Catherine and one of the cousins fall in love, Eddie's affection for his niece turns into obsession.Includes an interview with accomplished stage director Ethan McSweeny, whose resume includes an ongoing stint as the co-Artistic Director of the Chautauqua Theater Company.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:Charles Cioffi as AlfieriHarry Hamlin as MarcoJamie Hanes as RodolphoMary McDonnell as BeatricePeter Morse as Louis and othersEd O'Neill as Eddie CarboneAmy Pietz as CatherineDon Tieri as Mike and othersDirected by Peter Levin.