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MY BIG GAY ITALIAN to Continue at Hard Rock Atlantic City Through 2028
by A.A. Cristi on Jun 8, 2026

Anthony J. Wilkinson signed a multi-year extension with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, bringing several MY BIG GAY ITALIAN productions to Sound Waves Theater through 2028, including a world premiere.

Anthony Wilkinson to Return to Sound Waves Theater at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Dec 9, 2025

Actor, director, producer and playwright Anthony Wilkinson will return to Sound Waves Theater at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in 2026 with a three-part residency.

HOUSEWIVES OF SECAUCUS: WHAT A DRAG Comes to the Actors Temple Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild on Apr 8, 2021

HOUSEWIVES OF SECAUCUS: WHAT A DRAG is a new interactive musical comedy conceived by Nancy Levine and written and directed by three-time Emmy Award Winner Anthony Wilkinson and directed by Hank Kiraly. 

REELZ Releases November 2020 Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber on Oct 20, 2020

REELZ today announced its November 2020 lineup packed with new original specials.

Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson Joins Nickelodeon as Vice President of News Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber on Oct 6, 2020

Nickelodeon has named CBS News' 60 Minutes veteran producer and Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson as Vice President of News Programming for the leading kids' network, as well as Executive Producer of the recently rebooted Nick News series.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL Will Open at Avenel Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Nov 25, 2019

'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' which originally opened its doors in 2013 at the St. Luke's Theater Off-Broadway, will play for one week at the brand new Avenel Performing Arts Center in Woodbridge Township beginning Tuesday, November 26th at 7pm and ending on Sunday December 1st at 3pm.

BIG GAY TRILOGY Creator Anthony Wilkinson Named Operations Manager for Future Avenel Arts Center
by BWW News Desk on 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 Creator Anthony J. Wilkinson Lands Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
by Julie Musbach on 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.

Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden Lead COPENHAGEN, Opening Tonight at Rubicon
by BWW News Desk on Sep 11, 2015

Rubicon Theatre Company welcomes stage and screen veterans Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden in the company's mainstage production of the Tony-Award winning play COPENHAGEN, directed by international artist Judy Hegarty Lovett.

Rubicon Theatre's COPENHAGEN Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk on Sep 2, 2015

Rubicon Theatre Company welcomes stage and screen veterans Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden to star in the company's mainstage production of the Tony-Award winning play COPENHAGEN, directed by international artist Judy Hegarty Lovett.

Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden to Lead Rubicon Theatre's COPENHAGEN; Sets Sept Opening!
by BWW News Desk on Aug 27, 2015

Rubicon Theatre Company just announced stage and screen veterans Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden will star in the company's mainstage production of the Tony-Award winning play COPENHAGEN, directed by international artist Judy Hegarty Lovett.

Eight Part Mini-Series THE KENNEDYS Returns to REELZ Tonight
by TV News Desk on Nov 4, 2014

REELZ previously announced the return of the award-winning eight-part miniseries 'The Kennedys' making Tuesday nights in November appointment television. 'The Kennedys' will return tonight, November 4 with the first two episodes of the eight-part miniseries airing back to back starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT.

Eight Part Mini-Series THE KENNEDYS to Return to REELZ, 11/4
by Caryn Robbins on Oct 21, 2014

REELZ today announced the return of the award-winning eight-part miniseries 'The Kennedys' making Tuesday nights in November appointment television.

ReelzChannel Debuts Documentary JFK: THE SMOKING GUN Tonight
by TV News Desk on Nov 3, 2013

ReelzChannel announced JFK: The Smoking Gun will make its U.S. premiere tonight, November 3 at 8pm ET/ 7pm PT.

ReelzChannel to Premiere Documentary JFK: THE SMOKING GUN 11/3
by Caryn Robbins on Oct 7, 2013

ReelzChannel today announced JFK: The Smoking Gun will make its U.S. premiere Sunday, November 3 at 8pm ET/ 7pm PT.

'Real Housewives' Star Dina Manzo Begins Filming TAINTED DREAMS
by Caryn Robbins on Aug 8, 2013

“Real Housewives of New Jersey,” star Dina Manzo will film her first scenes August 8 as a member of the cast of NYC Brand Production's first, scripted dramedy, 'Tainted Dreams.”

History Announces 15 New Original Series And 10 Specials For 2010-11
by Charlie Piane on May 4, 2010

HISTORY(TM), which finished 2009 as one of the top 10 networks in adults 25-54 in all of cable television, and currently ranks the number one non-fiction network 2010 to date, today announced it will add 15 new original series and 10 tent pole specials to its roster. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager for HISTORY. The network is increasing its investment in programming as it commits to moving into the top 5 in key demos during the 2010-11 season.

Romantic Comedy Boys Just Wanna Have Fun Opens 3/2
by BWW News Desk on Feb 1, 2007

From the creators of My Big Gay Italian Wedding comes Boys Just Wanna Have Fun, a new romantic comedy by Anthony Wilkinson and Teresa Anne Cicala.