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MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS Comes to Atlantic City in December


by Stephi Wild - October 02, 2024

It's a big gay weekend in Atlantic City onFriday, Dec, 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. in Sounds Waves Theater at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.  That’s when 'My Big Gay Italian Christmas' takes the stage as the third Anthony J. Wilkinson theatrical production since his Hard Rock Atl...

Anthony J. Wilkinson Set To Debut MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CASINO ADVENTURE In 2025


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2024

Anthony J. Wilkinson will debut MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CASINO ADVENTURE in 2025, adding a new chapter to his popular series. Learn how to purchase tickets....

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Comes to Atlantic City in September


by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2024

Tickets go on sale today for the third chapter of the “Big Gay” theatrical franchise, “My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis,” coming to Sound Waves theater at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, Sept. 20 & 21 at 8pm....

Hub City Opera And Dance to Present New Jersey Premiere Of MURASAKI'S MOON


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024

Experience the New Jersey premiere of MURASAKI'S MOON by Hub City Opera and Dance. This innovative opera celebrates the life and legacy of 11th-century Japanese writer, Lady Murasaki. ...

Past Shows

Comedy with Jen Kober
Comedy with Jen Kober
8/25 - 8/26/2023


Jen Kober has taken her southern style sassiness and has become a nationally recognized headliner all over the country, bringing crowds to their feet with ...

Jimmy Palumbo: Comedian
Jimmy Palumbo: Comedian
3/10 - 3/11/2023


With over 100 television and film credits, Jimmy Palumbo has been performing since 1989. His extensive experience in television includes his most recent guest appearances ...

David Anthony: Comedy Magician


David Anthony is an international award winning entertainer from Cleveland, Ohio. David performed his first show when he was just twelve years old. Since then ...

Judy Gold
Judy Gold
2/4


Veteran comedian, actor, and writer, Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She appears on the new season of Showtime’s ...

The Holly Jolly Joshua Show
The Holly Jolly Joshua Show
12/17 - 12/18/2022


Hosted by award-winning American puppeteer and Ambassador of Joy, Joshua Holden, we’re transported to the world of a nostalgic TV holiday special complete with 11 ...

Gen. X vs Millenial Comedy Night


Loved by millions as Skippy from the hugely popular 80’s sitcom Family Ties. Check out his stand up comedy tour to find out why the ...

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP PRESENTS KARLA BONOFF


She’s described as one of the nest singer/songwriters of her generation. And in her case, that description is not hyperbole. With a career spanning four ...

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP PRESENTS MARY FAHL, FORMERLY OF OCTOBER PROJECT


In an effort to find some light and comfort during these challenging times, singer/songwriter Mary Fahl looks back to some of the essential music that ...

Comedy Night with Carie Karavas


Carie Karavas, a tough, street smart, wisecracking stand-up comic, has been taking the New York City comedy club scene by storm and the national club ...

Danny Mixon


Danny Mixon is a prolific piano virtuoso who has performed all over the world. He has performed with renowned performers like Patti Labelle, Sam Brown, ...

Bachelors of Broadway
Bachelors of Broadway
7/20 - 7/22/2022


Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen, and then refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony youve got ...

Joey Kola
Joey Kola
6/11


As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada and ...

Vince Valentine’s Comedy Collective


Vince Valentine has been touring nationally with Broadways longest one person show Defending The Caveman since 2003. A member of NYDT since 2001 and has ...

Kentucky Fried Calamari
Kentucky Fried Calamari
5/19 - 5/22/2022


A hilarious culture clash occurs when a Kentucky boy has to go to NYC to ask his girlfriends very Italian parents for their blessing to ...

Max Winfrey: Stunt Comedian
Max Winfrey: Stunt Comedian
4/22 - 4/24/2022


THINK FAST! Youd better if youre going to sit within sight of Max Winfrey at his show.That can come in handy if you see a ...

Portrait of a Queen: Cece Teneal


The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin taught us how to Think and demand Respect while Ridin on the Freeway! Portrait of a Queen, featuring the ...

Jimmy Palumbo
Jimmy Palumbo
4/1 - 4/2/2022


**ADDITIONAL SHOW ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AT 8PM ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!**New Jersey native Jimmy Palumbo brings his show business stories and comedy to ...

When Irish Eyes are Dyin’: An Interactive Murder Mystery


Its a loverly St Patricks Weekthe booze is flowing, the food is plentiful, and Irish eyes are asmilin all around. However, theres a suspicious-lookin leprechaun ...

David Anthony: Comedy Magician


David Anthony is an international award winning entertainer from Cleveland, Ohio. David performed his first show when he was just twelve years old. Since then ...

Late Nite Catechism: Las Vegas


The Naples News calls it sharp, witty and spectacularly brilliant and says: Anyone from Buddhists to Zoroastrians will enjoy attending this Late Nite Catechism. The ...

The Housewives of Secaucus: What a Drag!


THE HOUSEWIVES OF SECAUCUS: WHAT A DRAG! spoofs those popular housewife shows you love to hate. Hold onto your wigs, because five queens of the ...

Bryan McKenna


Bryan has been featured in the LaughYourAshvilleOFF Comedy Festival, a finalist in the Carolines on Broadway March Madness Contest and has been seen touring nationally ...

Joey Kola
Joey Kola
1/28


As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada and ...

Tom Cotter
Tom Cotter
1/22


Comedian Tom Cotter took the comedy scene by storm after finishing runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7s Americas Got Talent. He has ...

Joe DeVito
Joe DeVito
1/21


Comedian Joe DeVito has appeared on The Late Late Show, Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central, AXS-tvs Gotham Comedy Live, and more, including a semi-finalist turn on ...

Drag Brunch


Now introducing Curtains Drag Brunch! Join us on January 8th for a 4-course brunch with some of your favorite drag queens!Prix Fixe Menu $44.99 per ...

Assisted Living: The Home for the Holidays!


THE HOME for the Holidays is the second show in the Assisted Living series. Two actors play a vaudevillian romp as eighteen different characters. All ...

America's Sweethearts Holiday Concert


America has loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves with Bei Mir Bist Du Schn in ...

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm Home for the Holidays


Steve is back with more wild and hilarious stories and characterizations about his family, friends and the other folks we meet whose sole purpose was ...

My Big Gay Italian Funeral
My Big Gay Italian Funeral
10/10 - 10/17/2021


My Big Gay Italian Funeral picks up where My Big Gay Italian Wedding leaves off, at the funeral of Anthonys father Joe. Anthony is reunited ...

Divas3
Divas3
9/30 - 10/3/2021


Three beautiful female singers with powerhouse voices sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering ...

FACE Vocal Band
FACE Vocal Band
9/23 - 9/25/2021


Face Is An Internationally Acclaimed All-Vocal Rock Band From Boulder, Colorado Who Have Been Captivating Audiences For Over A Decade With Their Infectious Energy Punctuated ...

The New York Tenors
The New York Tenors
10/29 - 11/1/2020


Experience the Memorable Music, Moments and Magic of New York, as the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez and Christopher Macchio take audiences on ...

The Italian Chicks
The Italian Chicks
9/21 - 9/22/2019


The Italian Chicks Comedy & Variety ShowPart meatball, part cannoli, these women are sure to leave you wanting more and we're not just talking about ...

Videos


Ladies of Laughter in New Jersey Ladies of Laughter
Bergen PAC (2/3 - 2/3) Tracker
Broadway Through the Ages in New Jersey Broadway Through the Ages
Westfield High School Auditorium (12/31 - 1/1) Tracker
The Cher Show (Non-Equity) in New Jersey The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts [Community Theatre] (2/7 - 2/8)
The Shark is Broken in New Jersey The Shark is Broken
George Street Playhouse (4/29 - 5/18)
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 in New Jersey Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2
Mayo Performing Arts Center (3/16 - 3/16)
Madama Butterfly in New Jersey Madama Butterfly
Sieminski Theater at the Cultural Arts Center of Fellowship Village (2/8 - 2/9)
Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Perform at 92nd Street Y in New Jersey Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Perform at 92nd Street Y
Harkness Dance Center (1/12 - 1/12)
The Crucible in New Jersey The Crucible
The Summit Playhouse (2/21 - 3/8)
Xian Conducts Mozart in New Jersey Xian Conducts Mozart
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/17 - 5/17)
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