Chad Kessler

Photos: THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by David Staller, The Devil's Disciple will play in Theatre Two at Theatre Row through November 23, 2024. Check out photos from opening night here!

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Comes to Atlantic City in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 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.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Set For 20th Anniversary Celebration Performance At Ocean Resort And Casino
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

'Join the celebration of the 20th anniversary of 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' with a special performance at Ocean Resort and Casino. Don't miss this one-night-only event on October 7th, 2023 at 8:00 PM in Ovation Hall.'

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Comes to Atlantic City Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023

It's a big gay weekend in Atlantic City on Saturday the 15th at 8PM in Ovation Hall at the Ocean Resort and Casino when 'My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis,” the third chapter in the “Big Gay” Franchise, marks its official debut at the property.  The show made its original debut in December of 2015 at the Snapple Theater Center on 50th Street and Broadway, where it was extended seven times and ran for two years. 

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL Set For Ocean Casino Resort November 12
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2022

It's another Big Gay Weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday the 12th of November at 8PM at the Ocean Resort and Casino, when 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' will set as the third of Anthony J. Wilkinson's Productions to play in Ovation Hall. 

Photos: SONGS OF THE SERPENT Presented at Ludlow House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2021

The Ludlow House presented Songs of the Serpent: Introducing songs from Medusa, a New Pop Opera on October 27th. The evening was directed by Rachel Klein and music directed by Dan Pardo featuring songs written by composer David James Boyd and lyricist Erik Ransom, with creative production by Chad Kessler.

Christina Sajous To Star In SONGS OF THE SERPENT: Introducing World Premiere Excerpts From MEDUSA, A NEW POP OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2021

Songs of the Serpent: Introducing songs from Medusa, a New Pop Opera, will have its world premier presentation on Wednesday, October 27th at 8:30pm, with an after party to follow. Secret location details to be revealed upon reservation.

Deaf And Hearing Broadway Vets Reunite For Presentation Of New Musical STEPCHILD
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2019

A recipient of DCA's inaugural CreateNYC Disability Forward Fund, IRT Theater will present six work in progress presentations of the new musical, Stepchild. This fully accessible piece is a radical retelling of Cinderella, seen through the eyes of a young Deaf woman coming of age in a kingdom violently intolerant of difference. All presentations will take place at IRT's Greenwich Village home from May 29- June 2, 2019.

Photo Flash: Deaf & Hearing Broadway Vets Team Up For Workshop of STEPCHILD, A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2018

Deaf West/Broadway Spring Awakening and Big River stars, Amelia Hensley, Alexandria Wailes & Melissa van der Schyff, reunited last week  for this groundbreaking original musical centering on a Deaf heroine, directed by Drama Desk nominee Kim Weild (Fetes De La Nuit, Soot and Spit) with Artistic Sign Language by Alexandria Wailes (Children Of A Lesser God, currently on Broadway).

Deaf & Hearing Broadway Vets Team Up For Workshop Of New Musical STEPCHILD
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2018

Deaf West/Broadway Spring Awakening and Big River stars, AMELIA HENSLEY, ALEXANDRIA WAILES & MELISSA VAN DER SCHYFF, reunite for this groundbreaking original musical centering on a Deaf heroine, to be directed by Drama Desk nominee KIM WEILD (Fetes De La Nuit, Soot and Spit) with Artistic Sign Language by ALEXANDRIA WAILES (Children Of A Lesser God, currently on Broadway).

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents Rough Draft Festival 2018
by Julie Musbach - Feb 23, 2018

This year's Rough Draft Festival at LaGuardia Performing Arts features a vast array of new work that are various stages of development

Full Cast Announced For Reading Of New Musical About Maria Montessori
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

La Dottoressa, a new musical about the feminist, scientist, educator, mother and advocate for world peace, Maria Montessori, presents a reading at Lincoln Center on Friday, October 20 at 3pm.

New Soap Opera Series TAINTED DREAMS to Premiere on Amazon Prime 12/26
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2016

TAINTED DREAMS, the Emmy nominated web-series about the 'behind the scenes' drama of the fictitious soap Painted Dreams is slated to start streaming on Amazon on December 26, 2016.

New Soap Opera Series TAINTED DREAMS to Premiere on Amazon Prime 12/26
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 20, 2016

TAINTED DREAMS, the Emmy nominated web-series about the 'behind the scenes' drama of the fictitious soap Painted Dreams is slated to start streaming on Amazon on December 26, 2016.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Celebrates One Year Anniversary off-Broadway; Extends Through March
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016

 "My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis" which officially opened on December 3rd, 2015, has extended its run till March 25th, 2017 and will celebrate its one year anniversary this Thursday.  While it remains at The Theater Center on Thursday nights at 8pm till December 15th, the show will kick off the new year in its new time slot Saturday's at 5pm commencing on January 7th with a special 40th birthday performance for the author and lead, Anthony J. Wilkinson.

Tony Winner Dominick LaRuffa Jr. Appears in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016

Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is set to take on the role of 'Nathaniel Hollingsworth' in the hit Off-Broadway comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis,' now approaching its one year anniversary, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. LaRuffa will be schedule to appear in both tonight's (September 15th) and September 22nd performances.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Gets New Life in Atlantic City
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016

'My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis' which officially opened on December 3rd, 2015, in New York City under Bianco Productions at the Theater Center has recently been licensed by two-time Emmy winner Sonia Blangiardo for a one night only, one act version, at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City and will play in The Showroom on Sunday, October 23rd at 7pm.

Tony Winner Dominick LaRuffa Jr. to Appear in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2016

Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is set to take on the role of "Nathaniel Hollingsworth" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis," now approaching its one year anniversary, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. LaRuffa will be schedule to appear in both the September 15th and September 22nd performances.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Extends Into Winter Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2016

"My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis" which officially opened on December 3rd, 2015, has extended its run till January 5th, 2017 and will celebrate its one-year anniversary while it remains at The Theater Center on Thursday nights at 8pm with select special performances on Saturday's at 5pm.

Faith Hope Consolo to Join Off-Broadway's MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2016

?Chairman of the Retail Leasing and Sales Division at Douglas Elliman in New York, Faith Hope Consolo is making her Off-Broadway Debut for one night only on April 28th, 2016 at the Theater Center in 'My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis' in the role of 'Luscious Lucille.'