Co-directed by two-time Oscar winner and four-time Tony Award winner , with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee , performances will continue through March 6.
A Bronx Tale: The Musical features a book by , music by and lyrics by .
Leading the company are as Calogero, as Young Calogero, as Sonny, as Lorenzo, Coco Jones as Jane and Lucia Giannetta as Rosina.
Rounding out the ensemble are , Joe Barbara, Michael Barra, Isaiah Tyrelle Boyd, Jonathan Brody, Ted Brunetti, Eean Sherrod Cochran, Philip Colgan, Brittany Conigatti, , Kim Dodson, Trista Dollison, Vincenzo Faruolo, , , , , Corey Mosello, , Paul Savlatoriello, Christie Schwartzman, , and Keith White.
Based on the real-life story by Chazz Palminteri鈥� A Bronx Tale: The Musical, according to press notes, is "set against the backdrop of racial strife and organized crime in the 1960s. It is the story of an Italian-American teenager finding his path in life as he must choose between the father who raised him and a mob-boss father figure who fascinates him."
"A Bronx Tale has always had a very special meaning to me," commented co-director De Niro in a statement. "The story is so rich and I look forward to working with Jerry, Chazz, Alan and Glenn to bring it to the stage in its latest incarnation."
"I鈥檝e been in love with the story of A Bronx Tale ever since I directed Chazz Palminteri鈥檚 one-man show on Broadway a few years ago," added co-director Zaks. "A Bronx Tale: The Musical is a universal story and I think it鈥檚 going to be a real treat for audiences to experience. I鈥檓 really looking forward to working on this new musical at Paper Mill Playhouse this winter."
The production will also have scenic design by , costume design by , lighting design by , sound design by Gareth Owen, hair and wig design by , fight coordination by Robert Westley and casting by . The production stage manager is Beverly Jenkins.
Tickets are on sale now starting at $32; they may be purchased by calling (973) 376-4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn or online at .
