Chazz Palminteri
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
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BIO
Chazz wrote and performed his one-man show, A Bronx Tale, for the first time in 1989 before moving it Off Broadway. Mr. Palminteri went on to write the screenplay and co-star in the screen adaptation of A Bronx Tale alongside Robert De Niro. Mr. Palminteri has more than 55 movies to his credit as an actor, writer and director, including The Usual Suspects, Bullets Over Broadway (Academy Award nomination), Analyze This, Hurlyburly, Mullholland Falls, Faithful (also written by Mr. Palminteri), A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Yonkers Joe, Jolene and most recently Legends starring Tom Hardy. Mr. Palminteri had a recurring role on the hit show Modern Family and has starred in Blue Bloods. Mr. Palminteri directed the HBO series Oz (episode "Unnatural Disasters"), Showtime's Women vs Men, and the feature film Noel starring Susan Sarandon, Paul Walker and Robin Williams.
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Videos
VIDEO: See a Sneak Peek of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-29 17:01:33
VIDEO: Kevin O'Neill Issues Video Update On John W. Engeman Theater
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-14 14:54:50
VIDEO: Watch Nick Cordero 'One of the Great Ones' Memorial Tribute
by Robert Diamond - 2020-09-06 21:00:23
News
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
The American Theatre of Actors will present Shakespeare's RICHARD II, directed by ATA founder James Jennings, featuring Sam Cruz in the title role alongside a 17-member ensemble cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
The REV Theatre Company has released production photos from A BRONX TALE. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Brett Smock, the musical features a score by Alan Menken and Glen Slater and is now playing at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, New York.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The REV Theatre Company announced the full company for A BRONX TALE, the Broadway musical based on Chazz Palminteri's one-man play, directed by Brett Smock at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
Twisted, a new play written by Chris DiGiovanni, directed by Marc Antonio Pritchett, and produced by Garry M. Kluger for the Theatre West Writers-in-Residence program will open next month.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced a series of upcoming concerts with a focus on vocal performance, including international choral ensembles, a cappella favorites, and legendary pop and R&B artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors will present A TOUCH OF SHAKESPEARE 2025 as a year-end program at the John Cullum Theatre, part of the American Theatre of Actors complex on West 54th Street.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
Incitation to the Dance will have its World Premiere engagement, written and directed by Michael Van Duzer. Performanaces run February 13- March 15, 2026 at Theatre West.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
Mayo Performing Arts Center will launch the new year with a schedule that includes CHICAGO, A BRONX TALE starring Chazz Palminteri, and RENT IN CONCERT.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors will present a repertory of one-act productions featuring two international works and two early plays by Eugene O’Neill. Performances will take place across ATA’s Sargent Theatre and Beckmann Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Theatre West will present its One-Day Play Festival on December 2, 2025, featuring short works created entirely within a 24-hour period by company writers, directors, and actors.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025
TV and film star Ilia Volok will return to New York with his critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning solo production Diary of a Madman. Based on Nikolai Gogol’s classic story, this gripping one-man show will be performed at the American Theatre of Actors for a limited run from October 10–12, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco will present a World Premiere from Adam Strauss, Before I Forget, a ferociously funny true tale about the impossibility of getting life right, told by a man trying to outrun his genes, his past, and his Google search history.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors will present TRAITORS, a new play by Bruce Lawder directed by John DeBenedetto. Performances will take place at the ATA September 24–27 at 8:00 p.m., September 28 at 3:00 p.m., October 1–4 at 8:00 p.m., and October 5 at 3:00 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Tony Award winner Len Cariou will lead the cast of Richard Vetere’s new drama Zagłada, directed by Maja Wampuszyc, running October 16 through November 2, 2025 at the American Theatre of Actors (314 W. 54th Street, NYC).
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
Pointy Scissors will have its World Premiere, Written and directed by Clara Rodriguez and produced for the Theatre West Writers-in-Residence Series by Bonnie Kalisher Dukes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
WestFest 2025 will present four full weekends of shows, a different presentation each week, to entice the loyal audiences who have returned for WestFest every year. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
ATA will kick off the 50th Season with the revival of their acclaimed production of Shakespeare's KING LEAR. Performances will run in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025
Tony Award winner and Broadway legend Len Cariou will star in the New York premiere of Richard Vetere’s new play ZAGŁADA, a suspenseful wartime drama set for a limited engagement October 16–November 2 at the American Theatre of Actors.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors will present a rare gem from early English drama as part of its Classical Showcase, with a new staging of the 16th-century morality play The Interlude of Youth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Chazz Palminteri has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Chazz Palminteri has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
# Chazz Palminteri's Awards Chazz Palminteri has received recognition for his work in theater and film, including a Special Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. His career has been marked by various nominations and accolades across Broadway and entertainment industry organizations.
Chazz Palminteri has written 3 shows including A Bronx Tale (Playwright), Human (Playwright), A Bronx Tale (Book).
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