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DO RE MI (1960) has music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Garson Kanin wrote the libretto and directed the production. DO RE MI opened on December 26, 1960, and ran for 400 performances.

DO RE MI (1960) has music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Garson Kanin wrote the libretto and directed the production. DO RE MI opened on December 26, 1960, and ran for 400 performances.

Coincidentally, Ocean State Theatre Company happens to be presenting back-to-back productions which are two-person shows. The first one, The Meeting, was a serious drama depicting the fictional meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. The second one is their current production of a much different show, the musical love story, The Last Five Years. While the first one had a noticeable but minor difference in the charisma and stage presence of its two performers, the second one is an example of just how obviously wide that gap can become and just how much the difference between its two leads can impact a production.

My Big Gay Italian Funeral, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, celebrated its one year anniversary last night from its first preview date at St. Luke's Theatre on June 1, 2013.

James LaRosa returns to the Off Broadway stage when he steps into the leading role of Anthony Pinnunziato in Off-Broadway's My Big Gay Italian Funeral at the St. Luke's Theatre on June 8th at 7pm. He will take on the role, created and thus far performed by Emmy Award-winner, Anthony J. Wilkinson.

My Big Gay Italian Wedding and My Big Gay Italian Funeral, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will extend its recently posted limited run to September 28th, 2014

Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, is currently running in its limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement. Directed by both Peaks, performances began at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Saturday, February 1. Opening Night was celebrated on February 4, and the show is scheduled to play through March 1st. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Johnny Pool most commonly known today as a live radio personality in the morning working wth Elvis Duran and the Z Morning Zoo, is joining the cast of 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' for one night only on March 16, 2014. Johnny is certainly no stranger to the gay community as he has been a bartender at the historic Cherry Grove, Fire Island for over 52 years! At the ripe age of seventy-two years old, Johnny now has decided to take on his next challenge by making his theatre debut in My Big Gay Italian Funeral. When asked for a quote he simply said in his very funny way, 'Hello Lady, I'm so excited to make an appearance Off-Broadway! You would be bananas to miss it!'

Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, has announced the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement. Directed by both Peaks, the show runs at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.). Opening Night is set for tonight, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through March 1st.

Joe Murena, a singer songwriter from Long Island, is honored to be making his first off-Broadway debut as 'Ezio', beginning today, February 2, 2014 in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL.

Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, has announced the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement. Directed by both Peaks, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) tonight, February 1. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through March 1st. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

What began as a limited season revival of My Big Gay Italian Wedding in 2012, has now become the Wedding and the Funeral running in rep till the end of June of 2014. My Big Gay Italian Wedding will play every Saturday at 8pm, and My Big Gay Italian Funeral will continue to play every Sunday at 7pm till June 29th, 2014. The funeral celebrates its one year anniversary with a special performance on Sunday June 1st, 2014.

Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, has announced the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement. Directed by both Peaks, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Saturday, February 1. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through March 1st. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Janine Detore most commonly known for her role as the baby but in control sister to reality star 'Big Ang' on the hit series Mob Wives on VH1, is joining the cast of 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' for one night only on February 9th, 2014.

Kim Pirrella returns in the supporting lead role of "LUCIA" in "MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING" and "MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL" at St. Luke's Theatre January 25th & 26th, February 15th & 16th

Joe Murena, a singer songwriter from Long Island is honored to be making his first off broadway debut as 'Ezio.' Joe is most commonly known as a finalist from American Idol (Season 4 with Carrie Underwood). He is also known for his performances on Star Search, Good Morning America and Showtime at the Apollo. Joe's theatrical credits include Long Island community theater productions of West Side Story (Arab) and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Del Delmonico). He has lent his voice to some chart topping singles like 'Always Have Tomorrow' (Serge Devant) and 'You are the Only One' (MYNT Project .) His passion is writing music and his songs are available on iTunes (e.g. Reconcile, Transparent, Truth Is…)

Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, has announced the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement. Directed by both Peaks, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Saturday, February 1. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m.The show is scheduled to play through March 1st.

It's that Holiday time of year again, and Seacoast Repertory Theatre is proud to bring back the boys of "Forever Plaid". This time around, the four part harmony group will not only be serving up the hits of yesteryear but crooning out carols and holiday favorites with their own unique and hilarious twist. This interactive homage to all holiday celebrations is more than just entertaining, it's downright awesome.

It's that Holiday time of year again, and Seacoast Repertory Theatre is proud to bring back the boys of "Forever Plaid". This time around, the four part harmony group will not only be serving up the hits of yesteryear but crooning out carols and holiday favorites with their own unique and hilarious twist. This interactive homage to all holiday celebrations is more than just entertaining, it's downright awesome.

By Request has become one of The Rep's most sought after bi-annual concerts on the seacoast. A gathering of local and national artists culminates in a musical fundraiser for Seacoast Repertory Theatre. After the success of the past two years' events, The Rep welcomes back a few people from this past season to delight audiences with a concert of their musical choosing. Producing Artistic Director Craig Faulkner leads the troops of resident and guests artists., putting the audience in the hot seat to choose which songs they would like to hear. All of the proceeds of the By Request concerts goes directly back to the theatre, creating a fantastic experience for artist and patron alike.