A Bronx Tale 1989

Opened: October 10, 1989
Closing: December 24, 1989

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Zachary Noah Piser to Star in TIANANMEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Zachary Noah Piser takes the stage in Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Experience the emotional journey of this groundbreaking show as it explores the events of Tiananmen Square.

TIANANMEN to Have World Premiere at The Phoenix Theatre Company in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2023

Discover the powerful and captivating story of Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical, making its world premiere at The Phoenix Theatre Company on October 6th, 2023. Experience the journey of courage and resilience through this captivating new production. Don't miss the opportunity to be moved by this compelling musical event.

Chaz Palminteri's A BRONX TALE Comes to the Ridgefield Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

Back by popular demand, Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri returns to the Ridgefield Playhouse stage with “A Bronx Tale” in his only Connecticut performance!

The Marsh San Francisco to Present Two Works by Adam Strauss Through Mid June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

Adam Strauss’s hit solo show, The Mushroom Cure, will return to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run, performing select Saturday nights (April 29 – June 17).

Robert De Niro to Star In & Executive Produce First Ever TV Series For Netflix
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2023

Robert De Niro stars and executive produces in his first TV series, Zero Day, a conspiracy thriller from Creator / Executive Producer Eric Newman under his Grand Electric Productions deal with Netflix, and Creator / Executive Producer Noah Oppenheim. 

THE COLLABORATION Starring Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope Begins Performances Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

Performances begin tonight for the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of The Collaboration. Warhol. Basquiat. Electric, eccentric, polar opposites... together, for the first time in the most unlikely partnership the art world has ever seen. 

VIDEO: Dion DiMucci Joins Curtain Call for THE WANDERER!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer, Dion DiMucci. Watch Dion DiMucci and the cast at the curtain call.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of A BRONX TALE THE MUSICAL at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022

Opening Night of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL took place at the John W. Engeman Theater on Saturday, March 26.

Photos/Video: First Look at Broadway-Bound THE WANDERER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022

All new production photos and video have been released for Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer, Dion DiMucci.

Chazz Palminteri Attends A BRONX TALE at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022

Chazz Palminteri, Actor/Filmmaker/Playwright, and his wife Gianna attended Opening Night of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL at the John W. Engeman Theater on Saturday, March 26.  

Adam Strauss Brings THE MUSHROOM CURE to The Marsh Berkeley
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022

Adam Strauss’s hit solo show, The Mushroom Cure, will return to The Marsh Berkeley for a limited run, performing Friday nights (April 8 – May 27). It will run in repertory with his spontaneous comedic show, Adam Strauss is Not Unhappy, performing Saturdays (April 9 – May 21). The Mushroom Cure was inspired by a scientific study showing that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which launched Strauss on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology.

Performances Begin Tomorrow for Broadway-Bound THE WANDERER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

Performances begin tomorrow, Thursday, March 24, for Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WANDERER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse has released rehearsal photos for the world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci.

Complete Casting Announced For THE WANDERER At Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for the world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci.

A BRONX TALE to Reopen the Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will reopen its doors on Friday, October 29, with the first performance of A Bronx Tale The Musical directed by Broadway veteran Richard H. Blake. Based on Oscar nominee Chazz Palminteri’s play and subsequent film, A Bronx Tale is set in an Italian American neighborhood in the Bronx of the racially charged 1960s.

Christy Altomare, Joey McIntyre, & Michael Wartella Will Lead Broadway-Bound THE WANDERER at Paper Mill
by Alan Henry - May 18, 2021

The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci, announced today that Michael Wartella (Wicked) will star as Dion alongside Christy Altomare (Anastasia) as Dion’s wife Susan and Joey McIntyre (New Kids on the Block; Waitress) as Dion’s right hand man, Johnny, in its world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.

What's On Stage This Summer? Check Out Our Guide To Theatre Across The Country!
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2021

We've rounded up some of the top productions on stage this summer! Find something near you to see using our comprehensive guide below!

Photo Flash: A BRONX TALE Opens at Broadway Palm
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2021

Broadway Palm is now presenting A Bronx Tale through May 22, 2021. The musical was adapted by Palminteri's 1989 one-man show and that same show was also made into the 1993 Robert De Niro film in which he made his directorial debut.

A BRONX TALE Opens At Broadway Palm
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021

Broadway Palm presents A Bronx Tale playing now through May 22, 2021. This streetwise musical is based on Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri's story.

Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020

With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

Walt Disney Family Museum to Celebrate Alan Menken, with Lin-Manuel Miranda and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2020

The Walt Disney Family Museum will host Oscar-, Grammy-, Tony- and Golden Globe-winning composer and songwriter Alan Menken for an intimate evening of music and storytelling. Streamed live on Thursday, August 6th, this special event will be presented in two partsa?"a paid fundraising program followed by a free musical performance.

BWW Review: The First National Tour of A BRONX TALE Comes to Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Mar 4, 2020

Growing up unscathed in the Bronx in the 1960s was not easy. Young men had to deal with racial tensions as well as violent crime. Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri somehow made it out successfully and, in 1989, wrote a one-man play chronicling his experiences. It did so well that Robert DeNiro bought the rights and made his directorial debut with the 1993 film that also starred Palminteri. After a ten-year development process, Palminteri's story, A Bronx Tale, was made into a musical and opened on Broadway in 2016. A dream team of creatives created a show that boasts music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), lyrics by Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid, Sister Act), co-direction by Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, Sister Act), and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (The Addams Family, Jersey Boys, Ain't Too Proud).

BWW Interview: Jeff Brooks of A BRONX TALE Talks About His Mafia Roles, Racial Tensions, and Why Everyone Loves Gaston
by Courtney Symes - Mar 1, 2020

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A BRONX TALE Comes to Memorial Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020

NETworks Presentations has announced that the North American Tour of A BRONX TALE, the new musical featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater will play Sacramento Memorial Auditorium March 3 a?" 8.

THE MUSHROOM CURE Returns To The Marsh SF and Berkeley
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020

Adam Strauss' 2017 hit, The Mushroom Cure, will return to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run before transferring to The Marsh Berkeley. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. The true tale of Strauss' hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending attempts to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics was an Off-Broadway hit, where it was named Critics' Pick by Time Out New York and hailed by The New York Times as 'mining a great deal of laughter from disabling pain' before moving to San Francisco for an extended run. It then moved to Chicago, where the Chicago Tribune praised it as 'arrestingly honest and howlingly funny,' awarding it a 3.5 (out of 4) stars. The Mushroom Cure will be presented March 21 - April 11 with performances at 8:30pm Saturdays at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. For the second half of the show's Bay Area run, The Mushroom Cure will be presented April 18 - May 16 with performances at 8:30pm Saturdays at The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. For information or to order tickets ($20-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call The Marsh box office at 415-282-3055 (open Monday through Friday, 1pm-4pm).

A Bronx Tale FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A Bronx Tale has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2007 and Broadway which opened in 2014.

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