‘Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding’ fist pumps into Manoa Valley Theatre

MANOA—Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding, the Broadway smash-hit improvisational comedy that premiered 22 years ago, will open at Manoa Valley Theatre Thursday, June 30. The show runs through July 17.

The unique theater experience of Tony ‘n Tina has delighted many thousands of audience members in over 100 countries since its premiere on Broadway. Audience members are the guests of the wedding, which includes a Catholic ceremony, a pasta dinner (catered by Auntie Pasto’s), a wedding cake, champagne toasts, and dancing.

The wedding reception unfolds around the audience, combining music, audience participation, and ground-breaking improvisational comedy. Directed by Laughtrack Theater’s Shannon Winpenny, a 15-year veteran of improv who studied at the legendary Second City and Improv Olympic theaters in Chicago, Tony and Tina’s Wedding promises a night of unpredictable twists and turns as the mercurial couple ties the knot amid real and imagined guests.

The cast includes Todd Aquino-Michaels as Tony, Dusty Behner as Tina, Scott Francis Russell as Barry, Kayleigh Hudson as Connie, Jaron Kamamo Bailon as Dominic, Samantha Stoltzfus as Donna, Richard Bragdon as Johnny, Addie Gibson as Marina, Virginia Jones as Josephina, Jose Ver as Joey, Cindy Ramirez as Sister Albert Maria; Kevin Keaveney as Tony Nunzio; Polly Miao as Madeline Monroe; Garret Hols as Michel Just; Stu Hirayama as Father Mark; Kehau Ramirez as Sal Antonucci; Walter Gaines and Miguel Pa‘ekukui sharing the role of Vinnie Black; Terri Madden as Loretta Black, and Mike Dupre as Donny Dulce.

The musicians are Jason Taglinaetti on bass/sound op, Ben Aiana on drums, Fred Oshiro on guitar and ukulele, and Keith Griffin on sax, flute and keyboards.

Show times are Thursday at 7:00 p.m., Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $45 and include dinner, drinks and cake. Seniors and military are admitted for $40; youth 25 years old and under for $30. (All prices are in lieu of a gift to the happy couple.)

For more information, visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding
June 30 to July 17
Manoa Valley Theatre
2833 East Manoa Rd.