One of the original "Impractical Jokers" will stop at Springfield's historic Gillioz Theatre this March. Joe Gatto will perform at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, on March 1. Gatto is a comedian known for his role in the truTV show "Impractical Jokers," which depicts "scenes of graphic stupidity among (four) lifelong friends who compete...
READ MOREAs part of their commitment to fostering artistic growth, In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, in collaboration with The Tank, will offer a Mentorship Program for Emerging Directors, as part of their In Scena! Playwright Award (formerly the Mario Fratti Award). In Scena! is offering this new mentorship program in addition to their translation and...
READ MOREToday is our birthday, KIT is 25!!! And again… how did this happen? Well, it could be just a joke, but I look at this 25 years with surprise and admiration. I remember the first steps with a smile and much love. To properly celebrate 25 years of KIT, we are staring the annual fundraising campaign looking to raise $25,000. $1000 per year, $500 for e...
READ MOREA fascinating tradition of Italian culture, the “Condominium Theatre System” in central Italy during the 18th and 19th centuries is now a candidate for inclusion on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This unique system was characterized by the use of private residences, often belonging to noble families, which were transformed into theater...
READ MOREThe Colonial Theatre of Laconia will present Anthony Rodia at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s, he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2...
READ MOREWhen: February 16 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Where: Boca Black Box Center for the Arts, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL - Cost: $38 – $48 The Uncle Louie Variety Show is composed of two hilarious Italian-American comedians, Carlo Russo and Lou Greco. For many years, they have been making people laugh through their unique brand of comedy that brings...
READ MOREGet ready for an evening of laughs! Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara’s talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees. Tara brought her unfiltered, humorous take on popular sports...
READ MOREPicture this: a bustling weekend at Villa Roma in the Catskills, surrounded by the irresistible aroma of traditional Capuzzelle, a dish steeped in Italian American heritage and memories. That’s where our journey begins, as we savor this rare delicacy made from a sheep’s head, reflecting on its enduring cultural significance and the resilience that...
READ MOREDelphine and Carmela Calamari are bringing their 23rd Annual Italian Sausagefest to the Newton Theatre! Celebrate the memories of summer with these sassy, brassy broads from Brooklyn as they sing, dance, and cook delicious street fair goodies for you and your friends. Whether you’re a sausage-lover or not, you’ll laugh until your sides ache and fal...
READ MORECandice Guardino, is set to tape her comedy special, “Italian Bred” on January 18th, 2025 at in Red Bank, New Jersey. Produced by Anthony Street Productions. Sam Brownfield (Jim Gaffigan's Comedy Monster, Comedy Dynamics) will direct Guardino's Theatrical Comedy. This hilarious and heartwarming hit show is a“A Must See”. With years of sold out show...
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