APAC's Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik to Step Down
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 23, 2014
The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) announced today that Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik will be stepping down from his position as Artistic Director on June 30th, 2014. During Wojtunik's six years as Artistic Director, he successfully raised the company's artistic profile and solidified APAC's place as a respected developer and producer of new works. For his final production, he will direct Rodgers & Hammerstein's rarely seen Allegro, opening May 1st, 2014. (Critics are invited to all performances.)
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Welcomes Nancy 'Mama' Jones Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 5, 2014
This Today, My Big Gay Italian Wedding will welcome Nancy 'Mama' Jones to officiate the wedding of 'Anthony' and 'Andrew.' Mama Jones most commonly known for her reality show on VH1 'Love and Hip Hop New York,' has always wanted to make her stage debut in New York City and excited to do so in support of the gay community.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING to Welcome Nancy 'Mama' Jones, 4/5
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 31, 2014
This Saturday, My Big Gay Italian Wedding will welcome Nancy 'Mama' Jones to officiate the wedding of 'Anthony' and 'Andrew.' Mama Jones most commonly known for her reality show on VH1 'Love and Hip Hop New York,' has always wanted to make her stage debut in New York City and excited to do so in support of the gay community.
Cory Daye Makes Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 22, 2014
Today, March 22nd, My Big Gay Italian Wedding will welcome another disco icon to officiate the wedding of 'Anthony' and 'Andrew.' Cory who has been performing for four decades in concert halls across the world, is super excited and nervous to be gracing the stage for the first time in her career. Her performance that night will be followed up with a live performance where she will be singing two of her biggest hits, 'Cherchez La Femme ' and 'Pow Wow.'
Cory Daye to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, 3/22
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 4, 2014
Saturday, March 22nd, My Big Gay Italian Wedding will welcome another disco icon to officiate the wedding of 'Anthony' and 'Andrew.' Cory who has been performing for four decades in concert halls across the world, is super excited and nervous to be gracing the stage for the first time in her career. Her performance that night will be followed up with a live performance where she will be singing two of her biggest hits, 'Cherchez La Femme ' and 'Pow Wow.'
Carol Douglas to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, 2/22
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 18, 2014
This Saturday, My Big Gay Italian Wedding will welcome another disco icon to officiate the wedding of 'Anthony' and 'Andrew.' Carol who has been performing for four decades in concert halls across the world, is super excited and nervous to be gracing the stage for the first time in her career. Her performance Saturday Night will be followed up with a live performance where she will be singing two of her biggest hits, 'Doctors Orders' and 'Midnight Love Affair.'
Z100's Uncle Johnny Pool Set for Off-Broadway's MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 3/16
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 6, 2014
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!'
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING/FUNERAL Extend Through 6/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 29, 2014
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.
Photo Flash: THE CLEARING Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 21, 2014
Theatre at St. Clement's hosts the World Premiere of The Clearing, written by Jake Jeppson (Jerome Fellowship recipient) and directed by Josh Hecht (Drama Desk Award winner for Christine Jorgensen Reveals). The Clearing runs Off-Broadway now through February 9, 2014. Previews began January 15 for a January 19 opening. Theatre at St. Clement's is located at 423 West 46th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues in New York City. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Janine Detore Set for MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 2/9
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 20, 2014
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.
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