My Big Gay Italian Wedding 2003

Ages: 11+
Opened: November 14, 2003
Closing: February 29, 2004

My Big Gay Italian Wedding - 2003 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Actors' Playhouse
100 Seventh Avenue South New York, NY 10014

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MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Comes to the Hard Rock Event Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024


My Big Gay Italian Wedding has been scheduled for Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, with both shows at 8 p.m.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Set For 20th Anniversary Celebration Performance At Ocean Resort And Casino
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023


'Join the celebration of the 20th anniversary of 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' with a special performance at Ocean Resort and Casino. Don't miss this one-night-only event on October 7th, 2023 at 8:00 PM in Ovation Hall.'

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Comes to Ocean Resort and Casino This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022


It's a Big Gay Weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday the 18th of June at 8PM in Ovation Hall at the Ocean Resort and Casino, when 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' marks its nineteenth year with a one night only special performance for pride month.

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More This April at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022


The Green Room 42 has announced their April line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Begins At The Avenel Performing Arts Center April 29
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2021


The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC), a new multi-disciplinary performing arts center located in Woodbridge, New Jersey, presents My Big Gay Italian Wedding April 29th through May 8th, 2021.

Interview: Executive and Artistic Director, Anthony Wilkinson of AVENEL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 15, 2020


We continue our interview series with the leaders of the entertainment industry in the Garden State to find out how they are coping with the Covid-19 outbreak. We had the pleasure of interviewing Anthony Wilkinson, the Executive and Artistic Director of Avenel Performing Arts Center.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Announces 16th Anniversary Pride Performances At Avenel Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019


My Big Gay Italian Wedding, created by Anthony J. Wilkinson, is celebrating its 16-year anniversary with a special pride week of seven performances at the brand-new Avenel Performing Arts Center. Wilkinson is currently the Executive and Artistic Director of the venue in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. 

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Makes Florida Debut
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 3, 2019


My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will be making it's debut in the Sunshine state this weekend on April 5thand 6that Old School Square in Delray Beach. The hit long running Off-Broadway original of what is now a four-part series celebrated its first opening at the Actors Playhouse on November 2nd, 2003. 

BWW Review: MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Tries Hard to be the Social Event of the Season
by Shari Barrett - Mar 12, 2019


Gianfranco Terrin, a native of Naples who trained in Los Angeles at the Lee Strasberg Institute, is the director of the new Hollywood production. and is probably best known for his work on The Disney Channel's 'Movie Surfers' as well as in other Italian and American films. But his decision to present caricatures rather than believable characters takes this seemingly under-rehearsed comedy into the realm of farce.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Opens At Hudson Theatre In March
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2019


Anthony Pinnunziato loves Andrew Polinski and has proposed to him. Anthony's very traditional Italian mother, Angela, insists that they have a Catholic wedding with Father Rosalia presiding. Given the Vatican's position on same-sex marriages, this presents a challenge. Angela also insists that Andrew's mother fly in from Florida to attend the wedding, set to take place in the fanciest Italian restaurant. But Andrew's mother still refuses to talk to her gay son.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Opens At Hudson Theatre In March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019


Anthony Pinnunziato loves Andrew Polinski and has proposed to him. Anthony's very traditional Italian mother, Angela, insists that they have a Catholic wedding with Father Rosalia presiding. Given the Vatican's position on same-sex marriages, this presents a challenge. Angela also insists that Andrew's mother fly in from Florida to attend the wedding, set to take place in the fanciest Italian restaurant. But Andrew's mother still refuses to talk to her gay son.

Downtown Urban Arts Festival Announces 2018 Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) announces the playwrights accepted into its 2018 season.

Off Broadway Alliance to Host 'MAKING IT WORK' Seminar on Sharing Theaters
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing firms, will hold the next event in its Seminars series focused on the Off Broadway Producing Process on Saturday May 20th, 2017.

BIG GAY TRILOGY Creator Anthony Wilkinson Named Operations Manager for Future Avenel Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017


Mayor John E. McCormac today announced the appointment of Anthony Wilkinson - creator and star of the Big Gay Italian Trilogy series Off-Broadway, three-time Emmy Award winner and Best Supporting Actor Daytime Emmy nominee - as coordinator of the Woodbridge Township Arts initiatives and Operations Manager of the future Avenel Arts Center.

'BIG GAY ITALIAN...' Trilogy Takes a Gamble on Atlantic City
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2017


Have you always had dreams of being on Broadway? Do you love to act? Well then do we have a BIG opportunity for you!

Big Gay Italian Trilogy Creator Anthony J. Wilkinson Lands Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2017


More commonly known for creating the Big Gay Italian Franchise which began with “My Big Gay Italian Wedding” Off-Broadway back in 2003, Wilkinson actually began his career as a Production Associate and then Associate Director at the long running Daytime Drama “One Life to Live.” During his fifteen years working behind the scenes he earned one Daytime Emmy for being part of the Editing Team back in 2007 and two more for being part of the Directing Team in 2008 and 2009. Wilkinson left the soaps in 2009 when “My Big Gay Italian Wedding” began running on an Equity contract doing five performances a week at St. Luke's Theater.

BIG GAY ITALIAN Trilogy Picked up in Atlantic City!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2017


Anthony J. Wilkinson's Big Gay Italian Trilogy, which have all played at different times Off-Broadway since 2003, has been picked up by Resorts Casino and will play this summer in the 1350 seat Superstar Theater.  "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" will play June 30, 2017, "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" will play July 28, 2017, and "My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis" will play September 1, 2017 all at 9pm.

The Off Broadway Alliance will Present A Free Casting Panel Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2016


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing firms, will hold the next event in its Free Seminars series, focused on the Off Broadway Casting Process on Sunday October 23rd, 2016.

The Dallas Opera Announces 2016-17 Season - MADAME BUTTERFLY, MOBY DICK and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 22, 2016


The Dallas Opera is proud to announce its spectacular 2016-2017 Season, consisting of five brilliant mainstage productions, including two repertoire classics never before performed by this company. 

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS Marks First Trilogy to Launch Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015


When Anthony J. Wilkinson first set out in 2003 to open MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING at the Actors Playhouse down in the west village, never did he imagine it would have been the conception of a three part series that would mimic his life experiences over two decades. With MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS set to begin previews tonight, November 12th, 2015, it will mark the first time in Broadway history that an Off-Broadway hit turned into a three-part trilogy. Wilkinson's goal as a comedic author is to depict the three stages before midlife; the fantasy, the reality and the discovery of the difference.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS Marks First Trilogy to Launch Off-Broadway; Begins 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2015


When Anthony J. Wilkinson first set out in 2003 to open MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING at the Actors Playhouse down in the west village, never did he imagine it would have been the conception of a three part series that would mimic his life experiences over two decades.  With MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS set to begin previews Thursday, November 12th, 2015, it will mark the first time in Broadway history that an Off-Broadway hit turned into a three-part trilogy.  Wilkinson's goal as a comedic author is to depict the three stages before midlife; the fantasy, the reality and the discovery of the difference.

Kathleen Turner, Deborah Cox to Star in New Off-Broadway Play This Fall
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 3, 2015


Academy Award Nominee &  Golden Globe Winner Kathleen Turner and Grammy Award Nominee Deborah Cox have signed on to join the cast of the world premiere Off Broadway production WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME IF

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS to Open Off-Broadway This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 31, 2015


Anthony J. Wilkinson the creator of "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" and "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" is brining the third part of the trilogy "My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis"  Off-Broadway to The Theatre Center this fall.  Previews will be held November 12th, 19th and 25th 2015 at 8pm and the shows official opening will be December 3rd, 2015 at 8pm.   Midlife Crisis will play in the Anne L. Bernstein Theatre, sharing the space with "Perfect Crime."

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS to Open This Fall Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 29, 2015


Anthony J. Wilkinson the creator of 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' and 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' is brining the third part of the trilogy 'My Big Gay Italian Mid Life Crisis'  Off-Broadway to St. Luke's Theatre this fall.  Previews will begin October 4, 2015 and will play every Sunday at 7pm.  The shows official opening will be November 15, 2015.

Tony Winner Dominick LaRuffa Jr. to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015


Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is set to take on the role of "Dominick Vitale" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" (now approaching its two year anniversary) Sunday May 10th, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson.   On June 6th, 2015 LaRuffa Jr. will continue on with the cast in Wilkinson's long running original hit comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" in the role of "Mario."

My Big Gay Italian Wedding FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of My Big Gay Italian Wedding have there been?
My Big Gay Italian Wedding has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2010 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2012.

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