Beginning Aug. 31, Hysell will step into the role of wedding coordinator extraordinaire Maurizio Le Grande for 12 weeks. The role was originated by Brett Douglas, who will play his final performance Aug. 25.

Hysell's touring credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Pippin, Pirates of Penzance, The Fantasticks and A Christmas Carol. His New York credits include The All-Male Importance of Being Earnest, Young Abe Lincoln, Babes in Toyland and From Sea to Shining Sea. He also has several producing projects in the works, including upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway shows (both original and revivals) as well as a theatrical real estate project to be announced later this fall.

Presented by Bianco Productions, both productions are directed by Emmy winner Sonia Blangiardo and star its creator, Anthony J. Wilkinson, who originated the role of Anthony Pinnunziato back in November 2003.

The cast of Wedding and Funeral also includes Wilkinson as Anthony, Donna Castellano as Angela, Marissa Perry as Maria, Debra Toscano as Toniann, Liz Gerecitano as Lucia, Meagan Robar as Connie, Erik Ransom as Rodney (Wedding) and Vidal (Funeral), Chad Kessler as Father Rosalia (Wedding) and Rabbi Horowitz (Funeral), Brandon Goins as Andrew (Wedding) and Ezio (Funeral), Joe Scanio as Joseph (Wedding), Drew Little as Mario (Wedding), Nick Varrichio as Frankie (Wedding), Paul Moon as Gregorio (Wedding), Brian Patrick Murphy as Peter (Funeral), Mustafa Gatollari as Dominick (Funeral), Beth Dzuricky as Ondine (Funeral), with ensemble members Jody Lyn Flynn, Marie Fontaine and Jonathan Wiener.

My Big Gay Italian Wedding plays every Saturday at 8 PM, and My Big Gay Italian Funeral plays every Sunday at 7 PM. St. Luke's Theatre is located at 308 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). For tickets call (212) 239-6200 or visit Telecharge.com.