TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING Holds Open Auditions in Chicago Today; Non-Actors Encouraged!

Presented by the original New York producers, in conjunction with Chicago Theater Works, comes the return of one of Chicago's longest running, smash hit shows, TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING, beginning Thursday, September 22, 2016 and running through December 30th only.

The long-running, smash hit show will be hosting an open casting call today, July 23rd, beginning at 9:00 AM, with sign up starting at 8:00 AM at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont. The producers are looking for real people that one might encounter at an Italian Wedding. Non-actors are highly encouraged.

Please note: only the first 50 people who sign in will be guaranteed appointments. Those after 50 will be placed on a waiting list until the open call concludes at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit www.paulstroili.com/tntauditions.

Tony 'n Tina played an incredible 16 years in Chicago, and during that time entertained more than one million Audience members of all ages. Considered one of the hottest tickets in town, TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING, complete with the 1980's throwback feel of the original NYC production, will take place, for the first time in Chicago, at a real church. Guests will begin with the ceremony at Resurrection Church, 3309 North Seminary Ave., with a reception immediately following, just one block away, at Vinnie Black's Coliseum (Chicago Theater Works), 1113 W. Belmont Ave., right in the heart of the Belmont Theatre District.

Directed by Paul Stroili, a cast member in the original Chicago production, TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING is a hilariously interactive production that is guaranteed to make guests feel like they are truly friends and family of the bride and groom. From the wedding ceremony to the high-energy reception, complete with an Italian-style meal, champagne toast and wedding cake, guests will have the opportunity to celebrate alongside this larger-than-life couple and their family members.

TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING has won over the hearts of fans in more than 150 cities worldwide. Now, a new generation of theatre goers and fun lovers get to experience this National Treasure.

Tickets for TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING are $75 for the two-part event, which includes the ceremony and reception, featuring an Italian-style buffet dinner, dancing to 80's hits and the champagne toast. Tickets for premium seating (closest to the stage and dance floor) are $85. Discounts are available for groups of 16 or more. Seating is limited so make your plans now. For more information or to purchase tickets visit tonylovestina.com.