A graduate of NYU's College of Arts and Sciences, Anthony began his career as an intern at ABC Daytime Soap Opera, One Life To Live, where he received numerous promotions over the past fourteen years. During his time there he earned three Daytime Emmy's and four Directors Guild of America awards.

His first production was an annual karaoke competition to benefit Rainbows Hope, a Staten Island charity for handicapped children. Contestants were auditioned in his parents’ bowling alley, and those chosen went on to compete on a man-made stage built in the middle of the lanes! A few years later, Anthony wrote and starred in the musical productions Rainbow Phi and Icelandic Idol, which played venues in Fire Island, Brooklyn and Asbury Park. The original production of My Big Gay Italian Wedding followed In 2003, beginning with a six week run at The Actors Playhouse in New York City, eventually moving to Theatre Four and extending for almost a year. Three years later, Anthony wrote and starred in another gay musical, Boys Just Wanna Have Fun, which also ran at The Actors Playhouse.

A supporter of gay rights and Marriage Equality, Anthony realized it was time for the return of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, and returned to the original script, transforming it and creating a show that was bigger, better and more explosive than before.

The re-creation premiered in September of 2009 at the historic St. George Theatre in Staten Island, as a one night only benefit for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The reception it received proved that the time was right for the show’s return to the off-Broadway stage, where Anthony is once again reprising his original role.

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CHASE COLEMAN - "Andrew"

Chase Coleman was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and raised in Monroe, Louisiana. He became involved in the entertainment industry at 16, when he began performing as a guitarist/lead singer in a rock band. Since then he has crossed over to acting, and has been in New York working as a Film/TV actor who can be seen most recently on, "Boardwalk Empire." He has also been on Gossip Girl, Law and Order, Kings, The Good Wife, One Life to LIve, and In Between Men. Currently in development is his Directorial debut short film that he also wrote and is Producing/Starring in. www.chase-coleman.com

Brett Douglas originated the role of Maurizio at the Actor’s Playhouse, and is honored to still be on the crazy ride that is MBGIW. Thanks to Anthony, Sonia, Teresa for 7 years and counting of laughs. Theatre credits include: Cabaret (Westchester Broadway Theatre, director B.T. McNicholl); Some Are People (International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival); Bernadette & the Butcher of Broadway (HX Award Nomination); In Transit (NY Fringe); and many others. Resident actor with Emerging Artists Theatre Company. Television: “As the World Turns”, “One Life to Live”.

Randi is thrilled to be playing "ANGELA" again (she has been playing Anthony's "MA" since 2004 when the show was originally performed at The Actor's Playhouse in the Village). Some other favorite theatre credits include TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING (Mrs.Vitale, Tina's mother) and BOYS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (Connie Profacci). Some T.V./Film credits include NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING(West Coast top 10 Finalist in season 1), THE TONITE SHOW WITH JAY LENO, LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN, SNL , LAW & ORDER: SVU, SCRUBS, ESPN's mini-series THE BRONX IS BURNING, HBO's HUNG, the Warner Brothers film CATS&DOGS and 3 BACKYARDS(Indie) with Edie Falco. When Randi is not performing in MBGIW, she can be seen doing standup at clubs across the country or on her website at www.randikaplan.com Randi sends her love to her family and to her favorite Dolphin Bill

Joe is a native New Yorker and is thrilled to reprising the role of Joseph and rejoining the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Theater credits include: Off Broadway: Finality, Tony Soaprano’s Retirement Party, Who Killed the Boss, The Buttcracker and The Odd Couple. Upcoming film festival projects: Out of the Fog, Gangland Graveyard, Crossroads. Television credits: “Law & Order”, “The Sopranos”, “The Black Donnellys”, “Sesame Street”, “Through My Eyes”, a new series to premier on Cable Television.

Marissa Rosen could not be more friggin' thrilled to be joining the Big Gay Wedding family! A born and raised "New Yawkah" from "Lawn Guyland", this family isn't too far off from her own! Marissa has toured the world performing & eating as much authentic pizza and pasta as she possibly could to prepare for this role. Off Broadway: Tony & Tina's Wedding, Hidden Voices. Regional/International:Bare, SHOUT! the Mod Musical, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Beware Bernadette: A Musical Fable, Urinetown, Thelma & Louise, Grease, Gypsy, & Into the Woods to name a few. Marissa originated the role of The Secondary Princess in the world premier of Disenchanted: Bitches of the Kingdom (Go figure!) She can be heard on numerous Stage Stars Records albums, & can be seen in even more embarrassing YouTube Videos. Marissa holds a BFA in Musical Theater from The New School University. Thanks to Dustin, Mikey, The Life Partners, Bway Shapiro & my RIDICULOUSLY unbelievable friends & family for their support & their constant character study. For my grandpa...Forever in the front row. www.MarissaRosen.com

Kim, a Long Island native and current resident of NYC, is no stranger to the glitz and glam of the industry (her mom was a dancer and her dad owns an entertainment company). By the age of eight, she knew she wanted to sing. Her variety of vocal styles caught the attention of Columbia Records CEO at the time, Tommy Motolla, and he signed Kim to her first major multi-million dollar recording contract. She has had (3) #1 consecutive Billboard Chart Dance singles. “Feel Your Love” was the #1 most played Dance single of the year in 2009 . Sozzi’s songs are a staple on New York radio giants Z100 and KTU. Her career spans from recording a hit single with Jose Carerras of the Three Tenors to a lead single on Dawson's Creek, and sharing the stage with Nelly Furtado at Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair. MBGIW is Kim’s off Broadway debut and she couldn’t be more excited to join the cast! I would like to thank my family for all of there love and continued support I couldn’t do it without them! Her music is available on iTunes. Lookout for her latest single "Rated R" just released December 7th. You can also find her at www.facebook.com/kimsozzimusic

(AEA/AFTRA) Adam is glad to be back! Just received best acting award at the NY international Fringe festival for “The Timing of a Day” (NY Theatre Workshop) NY-Theatre: "Romeo and Juliet" Romeo (SOH) "Moonlight and Magnolias"(Theater Row), LaChiusa’s “Wild Party” (CS), "West side story" Tony (FST), numerous Stage-Readings, and Workshops. Television: "Grease, You're The One That I Want",” Saturday Night Live”(NBC) “All My Children”, “As The World Turns”, MTV, “Ellen ”. Leading roles in award winning festival films. Currently playing the lead in his first sci-fi horror film and lives thru it! Adam has performed all over the world singing his crooners review. He is a producer and writer, currently collaborating on his new musical “Bowery Follies”. Thankful to be apart of this amazing wedding party! www.AdamShorsten.com

Liz received her BFA in acting from Montclair State University with a minor in musical theatre.Off Broadway Credits include Tina (Tony and Tina's Wedding) at The Edison Hotel and Lola (Boys Just Wanna Have Fun) at the Actors Playhouse. TV credits include Guiding Light (recurring role as a police officer) and Law and Order. Liz also takes private acting classes with her coach, Nico Hartos and is a print model with Bella Agency.

Meagan is simply giddy to join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding! A 'Lawnguyland' Native, Meagan holds a BFA in Acting from the University of the Arts as well as having trained in London at the British American Drama Academy. Meagan was last seen debuting her original comedic sketch characters at the National Comedy Theatre (NYC) with The Actor's Project. Film/TV; Gossip Girl, Step Up 3-D, Somersault, Something Like Reality. Theatre; Disney Cruise lines, Bludgeon the Lime (NYC World Premiere), The Imagination Window (The Abingdon Theatre NYC). Meagan can also be seen in numerous commercials (MTV, Verizon Wireless, White Castle). Meagan has starred in Improv and Sketch Comedy shows all over Manhattan establishing herself as a comedic force. Nearing on six fully developed characters, Meagan is in the early stages of writing a One Woman Sketch Show! www.meaganrobar.com

Stephen Mark Lukas (Mario u/s Anthony) is thrilled to be making his Off Broadway Debut. National Tour: LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL (Laurie). Regional: OKLAHOMA! (Curly), SOUTH PACIFIC (Cable), HAIRSPRAY (Link Larkin), HELLO DOLLY! Starring Sally Struthers and R&H CINDERELLA starring Leslie Uggams. New York Readings and Workshops include the world premiere of BONFIRE NIGHT, KRIS KRINGLE: THE MUSICAL and REWRITES. Stephen was chosen as one of 2010’s BROADWAY’S RISING STARS and recently sang in Scott Alan’s MONDAY NIGHTS, NEW VOICES at the Duplex. Love to Family and C.

Mike is so happy to be a part of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, since it's basically a replica of his own family. Mike recieved his B.M. from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music and most recently was seen on the Broadway National tour of GREASE around the U.S.A. Mike wants to thank Nicolosi and Co, his VYNL family, His actual crazy loving Italian family, and his amazing friends for all of their love and support. ARF ARF!

Erik Ransom is an actor, composer and playwright who splits his time between the stages of New York and Philadelphia. He is an alum of the Walnut St. Theatre Dorothy Haas Acting Apprenticeship Program, has a B.A. in vocal music performance from TCNJ, and has studied private voice with Jerome Hines and Enrico DiGiuseppe. After originating the role of Rodney in this production of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, and spending five months here among the Big Gay Italian Family, Erik took a hiatus to play the title role in Erik Jackson's adaptation of Stephen King's "Carrie". Directly following that, Erik was able to fulfill the lifelong dream of starring in a musical of his own design, which happened in the form of "Coming: A Rock Musical of Biblical Proportions" for which Ransom wrote the book, lyrics and music. It played at the Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia to rave reviews and packed houses in January 2011. Erik is thrilled to come directly from that high, back to the comfort and support of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, which has provided so much for him. He would not be able to pursue his artistically fulfilling life, if not for the constant and consummate support of his family. For more on Erik Ransom and his artistic endeavors, please visit reverbnation.com/erikransom

Chad is ecstatic to be reunited with his big gay family having appeared as Carmine & Pontessa in Boys Just Wanna Have Fun. Chad's theatrical work has been seen at Ensemble Studio Theater, Actors' Playhouse, West End Theater, Chashama, Lincoln Center, NYC Fringe, IRT Theater, The St George, and Second Stage to name a few. Film/Tv- Demon Resurrection, Guiding Light, Saturday Night Live, and has appeared frequently on LXTV on NBC, Nickelodeon and on Pokemon! The Series, on Cartoon Network. Training-NYU/Tisch and RADA.

Joey Murrary is thrilled to be joining the cast of MBGIW! NYC: THE HOLE (Off-Bway), TOURS: A CHORUS LINE (Paul), CINDERELLA (u/s Prince), Lead Singer aboard Int’l Queen Elizabeth II. Regional: A CHORUS LINE (Arkansas Rep). FILM: ELLIOT LOVES, LAST GIRL ON EARTH (Jamie). As a playwright served as book writer for THE HOLE (Off B’way) and THE GALLERY (NYTB). Artistic Director of The Broadway Dolls. Love to friends and family, especially Mom, Dad, and Monica!

Leah is thrilled to join in the shenanigans of MBGIW! Recently she had the tremendous honor of singing in the Broadway Chorus at Lincoln Center for SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert with the New York Philharmonic. Leah was one of 5 actors chosen from a nationwide search to "enjoy the go" as a Charmin Ambassador in Times Square this past holiday Season. (yes, toilet paper) There she performed in Bathrooms Over Broadway: Broadway's First Bathroom Musical with Broadway Cares starring Chris Seiber. Leah has performed for Disney, Royal Caribbean, and favorite roles include: A Christmas Carol (Belle) Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), and The Secret Garden (Martha) Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Known to everyone simply as “Tee,” Teresa has been telling stories since she was old enough to speak. In the beginning, the stories were only in words. Now the stories are also told through images, staging, and the magic of editing.

Teresa has worked in television for over fifteen years, and has been an associate director and editor at ABC’s One Life to Live since 2003, a position which has earned her six Emmy Nominations, including three wins in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Additional honors include several Director’s Guild Awards working under directors Jill Mitwell, Larry Carpenter, and Frank Valentini.

Other editing projects include demo reels for various on-air talents, wedding videos, performance edits for the Off-Broadway productions of Boys Just Wanna Have Fun, and My Big Gay Italian Wedding, compilation montages, and “additional editor” credits on the documentary A Mouthful (Rowe Road Productions, release date TBA) and the film March! (Apt. 21 Productions, release date TBA).

Teresa works on both Avid and Final Cut editing systems. She is a member of both the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the Directors Guild of America.

In addition to television and film, Teresa has also worked in theatre. She was the associate director and stage manager of the 2003 original production of My Big Gay Italian Wedding. In 2007, she collaborated with play-write Anthony Wilkinson on the script for Boys Just Wanna Have Fun, which she then co-directed with Sonia Blangiardo. She is also directing the updated version of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, which opens off-broadway at the St. Luke’s Theatre in the May of 2010. www.teresacicala.com

Austin choreographed the Off Broadway production of Boys Just Wanna Have Fun, and has choreographed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Disney World and Universal Studios. As a performer his credits include - BROADWAY: The Little Mermaid (u/s Prince Eric), Curtains, The Secret Garden (Colin). NATIONAL TOUR: Evita, and the original Boston/St. Paul companies of White Christmas. OFF BROADWAY: Apartment 3A. Austin began his career at age 7 and has credits in television, film, voice and print. He received a BFA from NYU and has been a member of the CAP21 Dance Faculty for the past 6 years.

Composer/producer of multiple top 50 Billboard Dance Chart-toppers, with artists Taylor Dane, Levi Kreis, Inaya Day and many more. Off -Broadway theatrical productions: Zanna Don't, Matthew Passion, Rainy Days and Mondays, Roots Of Rap Poetry, numerous commercial, film/TV projects. Original musicals: Stepchild and The Groove Factory.

C. J. is a native Angeleno. He earned his BA at UCLA, majoring in American Lit & Cultures. He has written over twenty full-length plays, including: "How to Major in Foosball", "Franklin Grimes" and "Eye Tooth", many of which were staged in L.A. and San Diego, among other venues. "Eightballs", produced at The Theatres at 45 Bleecker in 2008, marked his NY premiere, both as an actor and a playwright. He is currently developing "Franklin Grimes" with Barefoot Theatre Company for production in 2011. As a Production Stage Manager he has worked on such hit shows as “Sleepwalk with Me” and "One Night Stands: Eddie Izzard". He also writes for several publications, including Ins&Outs Magazine and Culture Catch www.culturecatch.com