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 Palminteri, music by Menken and lyrics by Slater.
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, , 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 an earlier 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 also has 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 by calling (973) 376-4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn or online at .
