SaraSolo Festival 2017 Returns to Sarasota for Third Season
The 2017 SaraSolo Festival, the third annual celebration of theatre and solo artists returns to Sarasota over two weekends, January 28 & 29 and February 4 & 5, 2017. As one of Sarasota's newest and most exciting arts festivals, performances are again at Sarasota's Pioneer Park historic site venue, the Crocker Memorial Church, 1260 12th Street, Sarasota FL 34236.
MOB WIVES' Karen Gravano to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
Karen Gravano is set to take on the role of 'Fonzina Fucci' in the hit Off-Broadway comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' now in it's second year opposite her partner in crime David Nissan (Alessio) and creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Gravano who made her first cameo two years ago in 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding,' when she stepped in to officiate the wedding of Anthony and Andrew in support of marriage equality, returns to St. Luke's Theatre in her first theatrical acting role.
Taso Mikroulis to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
Taso Mikroulis is set to take on the role of leading male "Peter Pinnunziato" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" now in it's second year opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Currently being played by Christopher Parkhurst Abbott, Mikroulis is set to step in as the estranged gay brother for the winter season beginning January 11th every Sunday at 7pm.
Denise Montana to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 12/21
Double Platinum recording artist and daughter to the legendary Vince Montana, is set to make her debut as 'Fanny' this Sunday at St. Luke's Theatre in 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral.' Denise will be taking on the role as well as performing two of her hits including the Christmas class 'Merry Christmas All,' one of the top selling Christmas songs of all time.
Frank Sorrentino to Join Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
Reality star Frank Sorrentino, most commonly known as the older brother to the Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino from his appearances on the Jersey Shore, is set to make his Off-Broadway debut in 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson as his former gay lover Dominick Vitale. Currently being played by Addison LeMay, Sorrentino is set to step in for the winter season beginning January 18th every Sunday at 7pm.
James LaRosa to Star in Off-Broadway's MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 6/8
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.
Z100's Uncle Johnny Pool Set for Off-Broadway's MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 3/16
Johnny Pool most commonly known today as a live radio personality in the morning working wth Elvis Duran and the Z Morning Zoo, is joining the cast of 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' for one night only on March 16, 2014. Johnny is certainly no stranger to the gay community as he has been a bartender at the historic Cherry Grove, Fire Island for over 52 years! At the ripe age of seventy-two years old, Johnny now has decided to take on his next challenge by making his theatre debut in My Big Gay Italian Funeral. When asked for a quote he simply said in his very funny way, 'Hello Lady, I'm so excited to make an appearance Off-Broadway! You would be bananas to miss it!'
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING/FUNERAL Extend Through 6/29
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 till June 29th, 2014. The funeral celebrates its one year anniversary with a special performance on Sunday June 1st, 2014.
Janine Detore Set for MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 2/9
Janine Detore most commonly known for her role as the baby but in control sister to reality star 'Big Ang' on the hit series Mob Wives on VH1, is joining the cast of 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' for one night only on February 9th, 2014.
Joe Murena to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 2/2
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 the Apollo. Joe's theatrical credits include Long Island community theater productions of West Side Story (Arab) and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Del Delmonico). He has lent his voice to some chart topping singles like 'Always Have Tomorrow' (Serge Devant) and 'You are the Only One' (MYNT Project .) His passion is writing music and his songs are available on iTunes (e.g. Reconcile, Transparent, Truth Is…)
