Upcoming Events at Chicago Theater Works
Description
This June, one of Chicago's longest-running smash-hit shows,Tony n' Tina's Wedding, will celebrate 25 years as one of the windy city's most beloved theatrical institutions.
Event Details
To honor the occasion, Chicago’s favorite soon-to-be-married couple, Tony Nunzio and Tina Vitale, are welcoming back members of the original 1992 Chicago cast to the performance on Friday, June 16 at 8 p.m. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding played an incredible 16 years during its original run in Chicago, and during that time entertained more than one million audience members of all ages. The new, retro/flashback version of the show opened in September of 2016 and is now in an open-ended run.
Original cast members appearing at the anniversary performance include Paul Stroili (Vinnie Black, and Director of the current production), Rose Dalesandro (Tina), Dan Montano (Barry Wheeler), David Viggiano (Joey), Johnny Dalesandro (Nunzio, Sr.), Peter Defaria (Michael Just), Sue McNulty (Aunt Rose), Marssie Mencotti (Josephine Vitale, and Grandma Nunzio in the current production), Desiree Irwin (Photographer’s Assistant/Swing), Liz Cohen (Band Member/Musical Director), and Maude Graham-Nieds (Stage Manager). Other cast members are expected, but are not able to confirm at this time.
“It’s back, and it’s a blast!” raves the Chicago Tribune. “A guaranteed good time” according to the Chicago Reader, this production of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is presented by the original New York and Chicago producers, Joe Corcoran and Lourdes Lonergan in conjunction with Chicago Theater Works.
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a hilariously interactive production that is guaranteed to make guests feel like they are truly friends and family of the bride and groom. The evening starts with the wedding at Resurrection Church, 3309 North Seminary Ave., and immediately following the ceremony, guests are invited to Vinnie Black’s Coliseum (Chicago Theater Works), 1113 W. Belmont Ave, for a flashback, high-energy 80’s reception.
The Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding current cast stars a mix of new and familiar faces, including Rory Zacher as “Anthony Angelo Nunzio Jr (Tony),” Concetta Rose as “Valentina Lynne Vitale (Tina),” Jack Gallagher as “Barry Wheeler,” Jessica Rzucidlo
Original cast members appearing at the anniversary performance include Paul Stroili (Vinnie Black, and Director of the current production), Rose Dalesandro (Tina), Dan Montano (Barry Wheeler), David Viggiano (Joey), Johnny Dalesandro (Nunzio, Sr.), Peter Defaria (Michael Just), Sue McNulty (Aunt Rose), Marssie Mencotti (Josephine Vitale, and Grandma Nunzio in the current production), Desiree Irwin (Photographer’s Assistant/Swing), Liz Cohen (Band Member/Musical Director), and Maude Graham-Nieds (Stage Manager). Other cast members are expected, but are not able to confirm at this time.
“It’s back, and it’s a blast!” raves the Chicago Tribune. “A guaranteed good time” according to the Chicago Reader, this production of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is presented by the original New York and Chicago producers, Joe Corcoran and Lourdes Lonergan in conjunction with Chicago Theater Works.
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a hilariously interactive production that is guaranteed to make guests feel like they are truly friends and family of the bride and groom. The evening starts with the wedding at Resurrection Church, 3309 North Seminary Ave., and immediately following the ceremony, guests are invited to Vinnie Black’s Coliseum (Chicago Theater Works), 1113 W. Belmont Ave, for a flashback, high-energy 80’s reception.
The Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding current cast stars a mix of new and familiar faces, including Rory Zacher as “Anthony Angelo Nunzio Jr (Tony),” Concetta Rose as “Valentina Lynne Vitale (Tina),” Jack Gallagher as “Barry Wheeler,” Jessica Rzucidlo
