James Valletti

Photo Flash: First Look at I HATE MUSICALS at Ivoryton Playhouse

Previews began yesterday for the world premiere of I HATE MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL and audiences loved it! Simpsons' television writer and producer Mike Reiss has created a modern day Scrooge story of a cranky comedy writer trapped in the rubble of an LA earthquake. His life plays out before his eyes in the form of a musical -- and he hates musicals! With numbers sung by everyone from Sigmund Freud and Satan, will he learn to be less cranky? The play opens on September 29th and runs through October 15th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

I HATE MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL at the Ivoryton Playhouse

Simpsons' television writer and producer Mike Reiss is back in Ivoryton with his hilarious world premiere of I HATE MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL! It's the story of a cranky comedy writer trapped in the rubble of an LA earthquake.  His life is playing out before his eyes in the form of a musical -- and he hates musicals!  With numbers sung by everyone from Sigmund Freud and Satan, will he learn to be less cranky?

Tony Winner Dominick LaRuffa Jr. Appears in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Tonight

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.

Tony Winner Dominick LaRuffa Jr. to Appear in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS

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

"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

?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.'  

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS Extends Off-Broadway

'My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis' which officially opened on December 3rd, 2015, originally scheduled to run till the end of February, has extended its run till June 2nd and will remain at The Theater Center on Thursday nights at 8pm.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS Marks First Trilogy to Launch Off-Broadway Tonight

When Anthony J. Wilkinson first set out in 2003 to open MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING at the Actors Playhouse down in the west village, never did he imagine it would have been the conception of a three part series that would mimic his life experiences over two decades. With MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS set to begin previews tonight, November 12th, 2015, it will mark the first time in Broadway history that an Off-Broadway hit turned into a three-part trilogy. Wilkinson's goal as a comedic author is to depict the three stages before midlife; the fantasy, the reality and the discovery of the difference.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS Marks First Trilogy to Launch Off-Broadway; Begins 11/12

When Anthony J. Wilkinson first set out in 2003 to open MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING at the Actors Playhouse down in the west village, never did he imagine it would have been the conception of a three part series that would mimic his life experiences over two decades.  With MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS set to begin previews Thursday, November 12th, 2015, it will mark the first time in Broadway history that an Off-Broadway hit turned into a three-part trilogy.  Wilkinson's goal as a comedic author is to depict the three stages before midlife; the fantasy, the reality and the discovery of the difference.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MIDLIFE CRISIS to Open Off-Broadway This Fall

Anthony J. Wilkinson the creator of "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" and "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" is brining the third part of the trilogy "My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis"  Off-Broadway to The Theatre Center this fall.  Previews will be held November 12th, 19th and 25th 2015 at 8pm and the shows official opening will be December 3rd, 2015 at 8pm.   Midlife Crisis will play in the Anne L. Bernstein Theatre, sharing the space with "Perfect Crime."

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN MID LIFE CRISIS to Open This Fall Off-Broadway

Anthony J. Wilkinson the creator of 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' and 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' is brining the third part of the trilogy 'My Big Gay Italian Mid Life Crisis'  Off-Broadway to St. Luke's Theatre this fall.  Previews will begin October 4, 2015 and will play every Sunday at 7pm.  The shows official opening will be November 15, 2015.

Bruce Vilanch Leads SIMPSONS Writer Mike Reiss' RUBBLE Reading This Week

This week, March 26th and 27th, James Valletti, Stephenie Skyllas, and Hunter Chancellor will present invitation-only readings of RUBBLE, a comedy written by four-time Emmy Award-winning 'The Simpsons' writer, Mike Reiss.

Bruce Vilanch to Lead SIMPSONS Writer Mike Reiss' RUBBLE Reading Next Week

On March 26th and 27th, James Valletti, Stephenie Skyllas, and Hunter Chancellor will present invitation-only readings of RUBBLE, a comedy written by four-time Emmy Award-winning "The Simpsons" writer, Mike Reiss.

Mike Reiss Joins Bruce Vilanch and Jerry Adler in RUBBLE at The Provincetown Theater Tonight

EMMY Award-Winner Bruce Vilanch stars in a staged reading of RUBBLE, a new comedy by 4 time EMMY Award-Winning 'The Simpsons' writer, Mike Reiss at The Provincetown Theater. 'The Sopranos' star and Broadway veteran Jerry Adler also joins the cast. The staged reading of RUBBLE will be directed by James Valletti for one night only to benefit The Provincetown Theater. All proceeds go directly to support The Provincetown Theater.

THE BAUER SISTERS Opens 7/14 at Midtown International Theater Festival

The Producing Club, in association with the 2014 Midtown International Theatre Festival presents the World Premiere of The Bauer Sisters (www.TheBauerSisters.com), written by John Dirrigl and directed by Troy Diana, at the 2014 Midtown International Theater Festival from July 14th-Aug. 3rd at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre.

Breaking News: THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN to Close May 4 on Broadway

THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN will play its final performance at Broadway's Booth Theatre on Sunday, May 4, 2014, having played 22 preview and 16 regular performances. Starring Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella, THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN began performances on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 and opened Monday, April 21, 2014, following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Washington DC's Arena Stage in the fall of 2013.

THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN Opens on Broadway Tonight at Booth Theatre

The Velocity of Autumn is a 90-minute powder keg dark comedy by Eric Coble that stars Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde, 'Roseanne') and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella (Angels in America, Lincoln, '24'), is directed by Molly Smith and will open tonight, April 21, 2014. This limited Broadway engagement of The Velocity of Autumn follows a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Washington DC's Arena Stage (Edgar Dobie, Executive Producer) in the fall of 2013.

THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN Wins 2014 Telly Award

The Telly Awards announced the 2014 Award winners yesterday, naming the television spot for the new dark comedy THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN produced by AKA NYC the recipient of the 2014 Telly Award for Excellent Use of Humor (Local TV and Local Cable). "The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video," said Linda Day, Executive Director of the Telly Awards. "AKA NYC's accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production."

Tickets to THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN's Opening Night Now On Sale

A limited number of Opening Night tickets are now on sale for THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN starring Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde, "Roseanne") and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella (Angels in America, Lincoln, "24") at Broadway's Booth Theatre. The new 90-minute powder keg dark comedy by Eric Coble and directed by Molly Smith began performances on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 and officially opens on Monday, April 21, 2014 for a limited engagement, following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Washington DC's Arena Stage (Edgar Dobie, Executive Producer) in the fall of 2013.

Photo Flash: First Look at Estelle Parsons & Stephen Spinella in Broadway's THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN

Now in previews, THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN is a 90-minute powder keg dark comedy by Eric Coble that stars Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde, "Roseanne") and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella (Angels in America, Lincoln, "24"), is directed by Molly Smith and will open Monday, April 21, 2014. After every preview performance of the new critically acclaimed American play THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN audience members will be invited to stay for a complimentary post-show "Inside Velocity" talkback, featuring different members of the cast and creative team. This limited Broadway engagement of THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN follows a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Washington DC's Arena Stage (Edgar Dobie, Executive Producer) in the fall of 2013. Check out a first look at Parsons and Spinella in action below!