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.
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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."
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.
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."
Massimo Didonna is set to take on the role of 'Ezio' in the hit Off-Broadway comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' now in it's second year, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Didonna 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.
My Big Gay Italian Wedding and My Big Gay Italian Funeral, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will extend its recently posted limited run to September 27th, 2015
Alex Coladonato is set to take on the role of "Ezio" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" now in it's second year, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson.
Danny Bernardy takes on the role of leading male 'Andrew Polinski' in the hit Off-Broadway comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Currently being played by Brandon Goins, Bernardy is set to step in for the winter season beginning tonight, January 10th every Saturday at 8pm.
?Danny Bernardy is set to take on the role of leading male "Andrew Polinski" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Bernardy will be replacing Brandon Goins who took his final bow Saturday night after almost two years in the role. Goins is currently the longest to play the role since the production was conceived back at the Actors Playhouse back in 2003.
Karen Gravano is set to take on the role of 'Fonzina Fucci' in the hit Off-Broadway comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' now in it's second year opposite her partner in crime David Nissan (Alessio) and creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Gravano who made her first cameo two years ago in 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding,' when she stepped in to officiate the wedding of Anthony and Andrew in support of marriage equality, returns to St. Luke's Theatre in her first theatrical acting role.
Taso Mikroulis is set to take on the role of leading male "Peter Pinnunziato" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" now in it's second year opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Currently being played by Christopher Parkhurst Abbott, Mikroulis is set to step in as the estranged gay brother for the winter season beginning January 11th every Sunday at 7pm.
Double Platinum recording artist and daughter to the legendary Vince Montana, is set to make her debut as 'Fanny' this Sunday at St. Luke's Theatre in 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral.' Denise will be taking on the role as well as performing two of her hits including the Christmas class 'Merry Christmas All,' one of the top selling Christmas songs of all time.
Reality star Frank Sorrentino, most commonly known as the older brother to the Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino from his appearances on the Jersey Shore, is set to make his Off-Broadway debut in 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson as his former gay lover Dominick Vitale. Currently being played by Addison LeMay, Sorrentino is set to step in for the winter season beginning January 18th every Sunday at 7pm.
Danny Bernardy is set to take on the role of leading male "Andrew Polinski" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Currently being played by Brandon Goins, Bernardy is set to step in for the winter season beginning January 10th every Saturday at 8pm.
James LaRosa returns to the Off Broadway stage when he steps into the role of Anthony Pinnunziato in Off-Broadway's My Big Gay Italian Wedding at the St. Luke's Theatre tonight, October 4th at 8pm.
Today, September 27th, My Big Gay Italian Wedding welcomes David Del Monte as he makes his Off-Broadway debut officiating the wedding of Anthony and Andrew.
