Alex Coladonato to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL

Coladonato who is a natural born emcee, is certainly no stranger to knowing how to entertain an audience and is ready to take on his first official acting role as the outspoken nightclub and funeral home owner in Wilkinson's latest comedy creation.

A born and raised Staten Island native himself and graduate of St. John's University, Alex is a Special Education teacher by day and the owner and operator of E-Squared Productions by night. Most commonly known for his stint on the CBS reality show "Big Brother," Alex was voted by America to be the "Mystery House Guest" and was able to return to the game if a majority of the House Guests voted for him, but lost to James Zinkland. Besides acting everyday in front of his students, he will be making his official acting debut Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre and is excited for all of his family and friends to be a part of it.

My Big Gay Italian Funeral, is presented by Bianco Productions. Both My Big Gay Italian Wedding and Funeral are directed by Emmy Award-winning director Sonia Blangiardo ("All My Children", "One Life To Live, "As the World Turns", "Tainted Dreams") and star its creator Anthony J. Wilkinson who originated the role of Anthony Pinnunziato back in November of 2003. Both shows are General Managed by 22Q Entertainment.

The cast of Funeral currently includes Anthony J. Wilkinson as Anthony, Hugh Hysell as Maurizio, Donna Castellano as Angela, Marissa Rosen as Maria, Debra Toscano as Toniann, Liz Gerecitano as Lucia, Meagan Robar as Connie/Eva/Aunt Donna, Erik Ransom as Diamondelle/Vidal, Chad Kessler as Rabbi Howie Horowitz/Lou/Pontessa, Taso Mikroulis as Peter, Frank Sorrentino as Dominick, and Katherine Pecevich as Ondine.