My Big Gay Italian Wedding satirizes the controversy surrounding same-sex marriage while drawing on larger than life gay and Italian characters. Anthony Pinnunziato, a gay Italian-American from a large chaotic family, wants to marry his boyfriend Andrew Polinski in a traditional Italian ceremony. Anthony's overbearing mother won't give her blessing unless Andrew's estranged mother also gives her blessing and the ceremony is performed by a priest. Matters are further complicated by Andrew's ex-boyfriend, intent on breaking up the couple."
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.
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 on October 4th at 8pm. He will take on the role, created and performed by Emmy Award winner, Anthony J. Wilkinson.
This Saturday, 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.
Nestled snugly in the St. Luke's Theatre on West 46th Street is the funny and entertaining MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, which has recently welcomed new cast member Gabe Bowling. Last week, I met with Gabe Bowling at Betti Bar at Hourglass Tavern to chat about the show and his career.
Beginning July 5th, 2014, Gabe Bowling will step into the role of Gregorio, the hot misunderstood villain of the bridal party, at St. Luke's Theatre.
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.
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.'
My Big Gay Italian Wedding will host a very special performance today, March 8th, 2014 when Angela Scotto Carannante takes to the stage to officiate the wedding of 'Anthony Pinnunziato' and 'Andrew Polinski.'
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).
After making her debut this past January in 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' and selling out way in advance, France left the majority of her fans hoping for another date. Since her first performance was so incredibly memorable for her as well as the Producers, France Joli returns for another turn at the Off-Broadway stage. Playing herself, she will once again officiate the wedding of Anthony and Andrew and finish off with a live solo performance.
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.
After making her debut this past January in 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' and selling out way in advance, France left the majority of her fans hoping for another date. Since her first performance was so incredibly memorable for her as well as the Producers, France Joli returns for another turn at the Off-Broadway stage. Playing herself, she will once again officiate the wedding of Anthony and Andrew and finish off with a live solo performance.
Two-time Daytime Emmy nominated actress Alicia Minshew best known for portraying Kendall Hart on the daytime drama 'All My Children' from 2002-2011, will take over the role of Aunt Toniann in My Big Gay Italian Wedding for two weeks.
The original thought of 'Big Ang' doing one night in NYC at St. Luke's has quickly been changed since she sold out less than twenty-four hours following her announcement on the Wendy Williams show. After receiving hundreds of tweets and facebook messages from angry fans who could not get tickets, she called her agent and immediately asked for another night in 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding.' She said, 'I fell in love with the cast and crew of this show during rehearsals and I think Broadway could be what I was born to do!'
'Big Ang' makes Off-Broadway debut tonight, March 9th! My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will extend its recently posted limited run to April 13.
BRIELLA CALAFIORE makes an Off-Broadway appearance in Anthony J. Wilkinson's 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' tonight, February 16th at St. Luke's Theatre for One Night Only.
The original thought of 'Big Ang' doing one night in NYC at St. Luke's has quickly been changed since she sold out less than twenty-four hours following her announcement on the Wendy Williams show. After receiving hundreds of tweets and facebook messages from angry fans who could not get tickets, she called her agent and immediately asked for another night in 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding.' She said, 'I fell in love with the cast and crew of this show during rehearsals and I think Broadway could be what I was born to do!'
'Big Ang' makes Off-Broadway debut on March 9th! My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will extend its recently posted limited run to April 13.
France Joli makes her Off-Broadway Debut in Anthony J. Wilkinson's 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' tonight, January 19th at St. Luke's Theatre for One Night Only! It's sure to be one of the most amazing and exciting nights for Anthony Pinnunziato and his Big Gay Italian Family and Friends!
BRIELLA CALAFIORE makes an Off-Broadway appearance in Anthony J. Wilkinson's 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' on February 16th at St. Luke's Theatre for One Night Only.
France Joli makes her Off-Broadway Debut in Anthony J. Wilkinson's "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" on January 19th at St. Luke's Theatre for One Night Only! It's sure to be one of the most amazing and exciting nights for Anthony Pinnunziato and his Big Gay Italian Family and Friends!
Ramona Rizzo and Karen Gravano of the hit VH1 series "Mob Wives" will be publicly make a stand in support of marriage equality today, December 1st when they officiate the wedding of "Anthony" and "Andrew" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding." This will be the ladies' debut on the NYC stage.
Ramona Rizzo and Karen Gravano of the hit VH1 series "Mob Wives" will be publicly make a stand in support of marriage equality today, November 17th and December 1st when they officiate the wedding of "Anthony" and "Andrew" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding."
My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will return for a limited run Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. Previews begin tonight, November 3.
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