Jason Gotay, Remy Zaken & Randy Jones Star in World Premiere of THE ANTHEM Off-Broadway, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014 JJJ Productions in Association with Culture Project and Aaron Grant Theatrical, Inc have announced that the world premiere of THE ANTHEM, an original musical lovingly inspired by the classic Ayn Rand Novella, 'Anthem', with a book by Gary Morgenstein, music by Jonnie Rockwell and lyrics by Erik Rans...
REAL HOUSEWIFE Kim Pirrella to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, FUNERAL, 10/12-13
by Tyler Peterson - September 12, 2013 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 origin...
James LaRosa to Star in Off-Broadway's MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014 James LaRosa returns to the Off Broadway stage when he steps into the leading role of Anthony Pinnunziato in Off-Broadway's My Big Gay Italian Funeral at the St. Luke's Theatre on June 8th at 7pm. He will take on the role, created and thus far performed by Emmy Award-winner, Anthony J. Wilkinson....
Michael Musto to Make Special Appearance in Off-Broadway's MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, 1/11
by Tyler Peterson - December 02, 2013 My Big Gay Italian Wedding will host a very special performance on Saturday, January 11th, 2014 when Michael Musto and "Frankie C" take to the stage to officiate the wedding of "Anthony Pinnunziato" and "Andrew Polinski"...
Producer Hugh Hysell to Join Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING & MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, Begin. 8/31
by Tyler Peterson - August 15, 2013 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 ...
New Single 'Time Is Money' Featuring Gunplay, Maino, and Cyhi the Prynce Produced by Hard Dinero
by Robert Diamond - August 11, 2013 81 South Bronx Productions LLC and independent Miami based producer Hard Dinero debut a new dubstep/electronic infused hip hop track titled 'Time Is Money'. The track which also features hip hop stars Gunplay, Maino, and Cyhi The Prynce is off Hard Dinero's new mixtape Synths Basslines & 808's which...
Cory Daye Makes Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 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. He...
THE SARATOV APPROACH to Screen 2/17 at the Regal Walker Stadium in NYC
by Movies News Desk - February 11, 2014 Through a harrowing experience, two young men discover the universal truth that there is a greater plan, a different way, a different approach to life--'The Saratov Approach.' New York--Feb. 11, 2014. 'The Saratov Approach' is having a special one-night appearance Monday, February 17th, at the Regal...
BroadwayWorld Boise Awards LAST CHANCE TO VOTE - Benjamin Barrus Leads!
by Christina Mancuso - December 27, 2013 Voting is now underway for Boise! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends....
Carol Douglas to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, 2/22
by Tyler Peterson - February 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 p...
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL to Open 6/16 at St. Luke's Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2013 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' which began previews June 1st is set to open this Sunday June 16th. After sold out previews filled with standing ovations and great feedback, the show has already picked up momentum and is gearing up for its official opening weekend. 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' is yet a...
Anthony Hopkins, Jim Sturgess to Star in Thriller KIDNAPPING FREDDY HEINEKEN
by Christina Raquel - October 09, 2013 Anthony Hopkins joins Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthington, and Ryan Kwanten in Kidnapping Freddy Heineken, a new thriller to be directed by Daniel Alfredson....
New York Live Arts to Continue 'Sound Bar' Series with Marco Sartor and More, Beg. 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2014 New York Live Arts announces continued March programming for Sound Bar, a new program featuring live music curated by New York Live Arts in association with LE TRAIN BLEU, with happy hour drink specials at the Live Gallery Cafe from 6:00pm - 9:00pm each Monday in March....
KING'S RANSON Among Comedy Central's 'Best Bets' for Week of 1/26
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014 COMEDY CENTRAL announces the 'Best Bets for the week of January 26th!...
THE FINAL VERSION World Premiere Set for Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 12/12-1/19
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2013 During its 40th anniversary season, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe will present the world premiere of acclaimed writer Ishmael Reed's new play 'The Final Version'. The play follows Lee Ransom, a writer who struggles with tensions between Communist ideology and commercial success from the 1930s through t...
DIARY OF A HIJACKER Fictionalizes the Story of D. B. Cooper
by Christina Mancuso - September 25, 2013 'D. B. Cooper is still at large,' says Richard Kavanaugh, author of the new book 'Diary of a Hijacker: The D. B. Cooper Story' (published by AuthorHouse)....
Joe Murena to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 2/2
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2014 Joe Murena, a singer songwriter from Long Island is honored to be making his first off broadway debut as 'Ezio.' Joe is most commonly known as a finalist from American Idol (Season 4 with Carrie Underwood). He is also known for his performances on Star Search, Good Morning America and Showtime at ...
48 HOURS Encore Scores as Saturday's No. 1 Program in Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - July 02, 2013 CBS News' 48 HOURS: 'The Hunt for Mr. Wright' (R) was Saturday's #1 program in both households and viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for June 29, 2013....
Tim Burton Circling BEETLEJUICE Sequel with Michael Keaton
by Tyler Peterson - October 21, 2013 Sources have confirmed to The Wrap that Burton is not only involved with the rumored sequel to his 1988 film, but looking to direct, as well. Should things come to fruition, Michael Keaton, who turned heads and stomachs as the much-loved pop culture character, is also expected to return, should Burt...
BWW Reviews: Lee Rowan's RANSOM is Engaging Summer Entertainment Reading
by Marakay Rogers - July 12, 2013 In 2005, the New York Times ran an article on romance novels, noting that romance novels were read by 51 million people a year, accounted for 49 percent of all paperback sales, and sold nearly one and a half billion dollars' worth of books annually. That's a lot of romance - and at the time, as the ...
Kim Pirrella Returns in My Big Gay Italian Wedding and My Big Gay Italian Funeral
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2014 Kim Pirrella returns in the supporting lead role of "LUCIA" in "MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING" and "MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL" at St. Luke's Theatre January 25th & 26th, February 15th & 16th...
Humorous Side of Fighting Breast Cancer Highlighted in New Book, CONQUERING MOUNT TA-TA
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2013 WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ There is nothing funny about a diagnosis of breast cancer, which has already affected more than 200,000 women in 2013 alone and is the second leading cause of death among women. However, the new book 'Conquering Mount Ta-Ta,' by L.G.Ransom, offers a new twist o...
BEWARE! THERE'S A BULLY IN ROOM 203! Chronicles the Life of a School Bully
by Christina Mancuso - July 02, 2013 Bartholomew Jones seems like a typical seven-year-old, but there's a reason why the children in Ms. Peacock's 2nd grade class call him Bart the Bully. Author Nona Ransom depicts the trouble that this boy causes and the repercussions of his misbehavior....
Jim Van Loozen Releases A GHOST OF A CHANCE
by Christina Mancuso - June 14, 2013 In “A Ghost of a Chance: The Haunting of Detective Tory Alston” (published by iUniverse), author Jim Van Loozen's new murder mystery novel, readers join Detective Ransom Stone as he embarks on an investigation into not only his own murder, but the investigation that cost him his life. He teams with ...
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING/FUNERAL Extend Through 6/29
by Tyler Peterson - January 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 t... |