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BIO

Singing, acting and performing since the age of 5, Debra comes from a talented family from NY. Notable Credits include: My Big Gay Italian Series, Emmy Nominated Soap “Tainted Dreams”, Sisters Xmas Catechism and singing the National Anthem for all the NY/NJ major sports teams. She was a winning contestant on “DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS and her CD of original songs “MY ANGEL” is on ITUNES.
Projects include her touring musical/comedic variety show: A SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY, Host of the TV talk show, “CONVERSATION CORNER,” and on the great white way, she gets to play the hilarious “AUNT TONIANN” in the Off Broadway smash hits: MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, FUNERAL , MIDLIFE CRISIS and CHRISTMAS.

Debra is also a series regular playing Melissa Rhodes in the 2014 and 2016 EMMY Nominated soap opera TAINTED DREAMS. She was a winning contestant on “Don’t Forget The Lyrics” with Wayne Brady and has sung the National Anthem for all of the major and professional NY/NJ sports teams.

Other credits include the one woman show: “SISTER’S XMAS CATACHISM,” playing “SISTER” and the national touring/Vegas company of GIRLS NIGHT, The Musical, playing party girl “Carol.” Debra’s music cd of all original compositions titled, “MY ANGEL” is available on ITUNES.

IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/debratoscano

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Toniann

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Aunt Toniann

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2012
Aunt Toniann [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Friends Always Creating Theatre Production, 2012
King Anko

Goldsmith


News


MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS Comes to Atlantic City in December

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 Atlantic City residency began in early 2024.  
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Comes to Atlantic City in September

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

'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.'
Joe Conklin and City Rhythm Orchestra To Salute Philly Sports Teams and Fans with Music and Comedy Show

Joe Conklin returns with the world-renowned City Rhythm Orchestra for a night of comedy and music on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Parx Casino's Xcite Center.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Comes to Atlantic City Next Weekend

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

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. 
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Comes to Ocean Resort and Casino This Month

It's a Big Gay Weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday the 18th of June at 8PM in Ovation Hall at the Ocean Resort and Casino, when 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' marks its nineteenth year with a one night only special performance for pride month.
Celebrate MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS At Ocean Casino

It's a big gay weekend in Atlantic City on Saturday the 18th at 8PM in Ovation Hall at the Ocean Resort and Casino when 'My Big Gay Italian Christmas' marks as the Casino's first theatrical production since it's opening in 2018.  The show made its original debut in December of 2017 at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City and after rave reviews at its sold out opening performances, the show was brought back to that location in July and December of 2018.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL Comes to the Avenel Performing Arts Center Next Month

My Big Gay Italian Funeral is the sequel to “My Big Gay Italian Wedding”. Like the wedding, the Funeral has also been published and licensed through Samuel French and has played in multiple cities across the globe. The funeral ran for over two years Off-Broadway at St. Luke’s Theater in New York City to mostly sold-out audiences.
The Avenel Performing Arts Center Presents MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS

The Avenel Performing Arts Center will present My Big Gay Italian Christmas Thursday, December 3rd through Wednesday December 9th, 2020. The follow up to the Big Gay Italian Trilogy, Wilkinson has created a Christmas show designed specifically to play for the holiday season.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL Will Open at Avenel Performing Arts Center

'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' which originally opened its doors in 2013 at the St. Luke's Theater Off-Broadway, will play for one week at the brand new Avenel Performing Arts Center in Woodbridge Township beginning Tuesday, November 26th at 7pm and ending on Sunday December 1st at 3pm.
The Housewives Of Secaucus Return To The Stage Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Secaucus, NJ/October 16th- The Housewives of Secaucus are back and better than ever!
Musical Parody HOUSEWIVES OF SECAUCUS Returns To The Stage

Hold on to your hats and brace yourselves for the Housewives of Secaucus!
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS Makes Poconos Debut

It's Christmas in July in the Poconos at Pocono Palace and Cove Haven Resort next weekend when 'My Big Gay Italian Christmas' marks the first theatrical production the resorts have ever produced in over fifty years of live entertainment.  Pocono Palace Arena which holds five hundred people, and Cove Haven seven hundred respectively, have decided to give their customers a live theatrical experience for the first time with Anthony J. Wilkinson's hit comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Christmas.'   Christmas, which is the fourth of Wilkinson's Big Gay Italian Series made its debut in 2016 in Atlantic City where it was brought back multiple times playing to all sold out houses at the Golden Nugget. 
THE HOUSEWIVES OF SECAUCUS Opens This Thursday At The Avenel Performing Arts Center

Hold on to your hats and brace yourselves for the Housewives of Secaucus!
Housewives of Secaucus Come to the Avenel Performing Arts Center

Created, written and directed by THREE-TIME Emmy Award winner Anthony Wilkinson, the infamous Housewives of Secaucus are making their Avenel Performing Arts Center debut May 30th - June 2nd spoofing your favorite shows you love to hate.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Makes Florida Debut

My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, will be making it's debut in the Sunshine state this weekend on April 5thand 6that Old School Square in Delray Beach. The hit long running Off-Broadway original of what is now a four-part series celebrated its first opening at the Actors Playhouse on November 2nd, 2003. 
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS Set For December at the Golden Nugget

It's Christmas at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City today, December 8th at 8PM and Sunday, December 9th at 7pm in The Showroom. "My Big Gay Italian Christmas" received rave reviews at its opening in July and is preparing for an explosive return to the Atlantic City arena this December with after parties to follow each performance. 
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS Set For December at the Golden Nugget

It's Christmas at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City on Saturday, December 8th at 8PM and Sunday, December 9th at 7pm in The Showroom. "My Big Gay Italian Christmas" received rave reviews at its opening in July and is preparing for an explosive return to the Atlantic City arena this December with after parties to follow each performance. 
Anthony J. Wilkinson's New Comedy HOUSEWIVES OF SECAUCUS Set To Premiere

Hold on to your hats and brace yourselves for the Housewives of Secaucus. The show is scheduled to premiere at Don't Tell Mama in New York City on Wednesday, August 15th at 7PM.

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