Alicia Minshew Joins MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, 5/4

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.

Minshew has built an impressive acting resume. Outside of All My Children, she appeared on the live stage in the New York production of "Beggar on Horseback" and "Of Love and Betrayal.' Minshew can next be seen with a pivotal role in the independent film Lies I Told My Little Sister and as the female lead in Desires of The Heart.

Presented by Bianco Productions, the production is helmed by Emmy Award-winning director Sonia Blangiardo ("One Life To Live, "As the World Turns") and features original music and lyrics by David James Boyd and original choreography by J. Austin Eyer. Anthony Wilkinson the creator of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, also stars as one of the respective grooms. Wilkinson is also scheduled to work with Minshew on the upcoming drama series Tainted Dreams this summer.

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."

The cast also includes Justin Flexen as Andrew, Brett Douglas as Maurizio, Donna Castellano as Angela, Joe Scanio as Joseph, Meridith Cullen as Maria, Paul Moon as Gregorio, Liz Gerecitano as Lucia, Meagan Robar as Connie, Drew Little as Mario, Brandon Goins as Frankie, Erik Ransom as Rodney and Chad Kessler as Father Rosalia with ensemble members Graciany Miranda and Leah Gerstel.

St. Luke's Theatre is located at 308 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). For tickets, call (212) 239-6200 or visitTelecharge.com. For more information, visit BigGayItalianWedding.com.

Photo Credit: Peter Hurley