Brian Patrick Murphy News

Brian Patrick Murphy joins the cast of Love is Dead! at the 13th Street Repertory.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was thrilled to present singer/songwriter Brian Gallagher in a concert celebrating the release of his new CD, 'All That's Ahead.' Brian's special guest was Broadway and television star Megan Hilty, who happens to be his wife! Scroll down for photos!

In Shakespeare's First Folio edition, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' opens with Valentine leaving Verona for Milan to finish his education, leaving his friend Proteus at home to woo Julia. The Drilling Company's version, which opens the second season of Bryant Park Shakespeare, is set in NYC's Little Italy and Shakespeare's two cities are transformed into two rival New York restaurants. This free Shakespeare production will be in Bryant Park, where food kiosks serve affordable meals, capacious rest rooms are close at hand and seating on bistro chairs is guaranteed for everyone. Best of all, there will be no waiting in line for tickets.

MTV recently released the trailer for the fourth season of the critically-acclaimed docu-series, 'Catfish: The TV Show.' The series will return tonight, February 25th at 10 P.M. ET/PT. Check out the trailer below!

MTV today released the trailer for the fourth season of the critically-acclaimed docu-series, “Catfish: The TV Show.” The series will return on Wednesday, February 25th at 10 P.M. ET/PT. Check out the trailer below!

MTV announced today the return of “America's Best Dance Crew” (“ABDC”) and premiere dates for two returning series “Catfish: The TV Show” and “Finding Carter.” The announcements were among those made today by Susanne Daniels, President of MTV Programming, during the network's presentation at the Winter 2015 Television Critics Association Press Tour.

Obvious statement: relationships are hard. Like, real hard. But throw in some out-of-sync schedules, mix in a little 'gotta kiss some random person who is not my significant other cause it's my job', and finish it off with anywhere from hundreds to thousands of miles between the two of you, and it becomes near impossible. Hence, the long distance relationship is born. AKA the LDR, as us peeps in the business say. Or maybe only I do. Or maybe I just made that up because I type with three fingers and I'm already getting tired.

NYC Brand Production's first scripted series, Tainted Dreams garners two Independent Series Award nominations for: 'Best Ensemble Cast' and 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama' for Alicia Minshew best known for her role as 'Erica Kane's' daughter, 'Kendall Hart' on All My Children. Tainted Dreams' ensemble cast boasts eight of Off-Broadway's funniest folks. Stars of the Off-Broadway comedy hits, 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding,' now celebrating its 10thAnniversary Off-Broadway, and its sequel 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' including Anthony Wilkinson (creator and executive producer of 'Wedding' and 'Funeral', Debra Toscano, Paul Moon, Brian Patrick Murphy, Brett Douglas, Erik Ransom, Meagan Robar and Marissa Perry, all moonlight as part of the Independent Series Award-nominated 'Best Ensemble Cast' from Tainted Dreams.

Now in its sixth year, LIVING FOR TODAY is an annual concert featuring Broadway's brightest stars to benefit Gilana's Fund. The latest concert, held on Sunday, January 19 at Joe's Pub, featured the talents of La Chanze, Alice Ripley, Eric Anderson, Tituss Burgess, Julia Murney and more! BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!

My Big Gay Italian Wedding and My Big Gay Italian Funeral, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will extend its recently posted limited run to March 30th, 2014

Kim Pirrella most commonly known as the matriarch of the Marco sisters on the Real Housewives of New Jersey will step into the role of Jersey girl lipstick lesbian diva 'Lucia Fuccio' in both 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' and 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' on October 12th and 13th. The role was originated by and is still currently played by Liz Gericitano who is stepping out for her real life wedding.

Tony Award winning Broadway Producer Hugh Hysell returns to his roots as an actor when he joins the cast, assuming the role of the wedding coordinator extraordinaire, 'Maurizio Le Grande' today, August 31st, for twelve weeks in the Off Broadway Comedies, My Big Gay Italian Wedding, and its sequel, My Big Gay Italian Funeral, at the St Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Tony Award winning Broadway Producer Hugh Hysell returns to his roots as an actor when he joins the cast, assuming the role of the wedding coordinator extraordinaire, 'Maurizio Le Grande' on August 31st for twelve weeks in the Off Broadway Comedies,My Big Gay Italian Wedding, and its sequel, My Big Gay Italian Funeral, at the St Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The role was originated by Brett Douglas who will be stepping out after his final performance on August 25th.

Tony nominee SARAH RUHL and Smash's WESLEY TAYLOR lead a one-of-kind workshop series for theater artists of all kinds. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn with some of the masters of the craft! All proceeds from every workshop will help fund the upcoming Off-Broadway play produced by Feola and Brian Patrick Murphy.

Tony nominee SARAH RUHL and Smash's WESLEY TAYLOR lead a one-of-kind workshop series for theater artists of all kinds. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn with some of the masters of the craft! All proceeds from every workshop will help fund the upcoming Off-Broadway play produced by Feola and Brian Patrick Murphy.

What began as a twelve show revival of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, has now become the Wedding and the Funeral running in rep till the end of the year. My Big Gay Italian Wedding will play every Saturday at 8pm and My Big Gay Italian Funeral will play every Sunday at 7pm till December 29th, 2013. My Big Gay Italian Wedding will also celebrate its ten year anniversary on November 2nd, 2013 with a very special performance.

It was a storybook night of your favorite fairy tales as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers brought BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) on Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement, fun and sexiness backstage!