Lauren Manzo

The beloved 'The Real Housewives' franchises have captured audiences from coast to coast for over a decade. With 'The Real Housewives of New York City' star Luann de Lesseps announcing she will be taking the stage in Chicago (despite confirmation from the production), we're taking a look back on the other Housewives that have performed on the Great White Way and surrounding theaters.

2010 was quite a year for Broadway with some spectacular opening nights. We'll be sharing highlights from the year in photos, videos, interviews and more throughout this final week of the year. First off is a look at some of the star and excitement filled opening night curtain calls of 2010. Photos by Walter McBride / WM Photos / Corbis

For one night only, Thursday December 16th, Lance Bass was the special guest star in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, the hilarious comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

For one night only, on Thursday December 16th, Lance Bass will be the special guest star in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, the hilarious comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

For one night only, on Thursday December 16th, Lance Bass will be the special guest star in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, the hilarious comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

For one night only, on Thursday December 16th, Lance Bass will be the special guest star in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, the hilarious comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

Italian Wedding last month, the stars of the hit Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" return to the production for four more performances, October 20th - 23rd, Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will return to the roles of Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Toniann Naso, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the outrageous Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

After a sold out limited engagement last month, the stars of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' returned to the Off-Broadway comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding this week for four more performances, October 20th - 23rd. Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will return to the roles of Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the outrageous Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

Italian Wedding last month, the stars of the hit Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" return to the production for four more performances, October 20th - 23rd, Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will return to the roles of Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Toniann Naso, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the outrageous Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

After launching a limited engagement in the Off-Broadway comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' have announced that they will return to the production for four more performances.

Italian Wedding last month, the stars of the hit Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" return to the production for four more performances, October 20th - 23rd, Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will return to the roles of Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Toniann Naso, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the outrageous Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street.

After launching a limited engagement in the Off-Broadway comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' have announced that they will return to the production for four more performances.

For four performances only, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo reality series 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Teresa Giudice, Ashley Holmes, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will assume the roles of the Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Toniann Naso, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. Dina Manzo, one of the stars of seasons one and two of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and a producer of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, will make a special introduction before each of these performances.

For four performances only, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo reality series 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Teresa Giudice, Ashley Holmes, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will assume the roles of the Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Toniann Naso, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. Dina Manzo, one of the stars of seasons one and two of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and a producer of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, will make a special introduction before each of these performances.

For four performances only, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo reality series 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Teresa Giudice, Ashley Holmes, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will assume the roles of the Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Toniann Naso, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. Dina Manzo, one of the stars of seasons one and two of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and a producer of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, will make a special introduction before each of these performances. BroadwayWorld was on hand for their rehearsal and brings you photo coverage below!

For four performances only, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo reality series 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Teresa Giudice, Ashley Holmes, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Lauren Manzo will assume the roles of the Wedding Officiator, Connie Scuccifuffio, Toniann Naso, Angela Pinnunziato and Maria Pinnunziato, respectively, in the Off-Broadway comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. Dina Manzo, one of the stars of seasons one and two of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and a producer of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, will make a special introduction before each of these performances. BroadwayWorld was on hand to greet the 'Housewives' before rehearsal and brings you photo coverage below!

For four performances only, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo reality series 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding.

Last night, June 24, Dina Manzo, Caroline Manzo, and Jacqueline Laurita, stars of Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' hosted a special performance of the Off-Broadway hit comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding, benefiting Marriage Equality New York and their work for marriage equality here and throughout the nation. Tickets included admission to the show and a rooftop after-party with the My Big Gay Italian Wedding and 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' casts at Press Lounge at Ink48, 653 11th Avenue (at 48th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the benefit arrivals and brings you full coverage below.