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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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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Sonny [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Ernesto Roma

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Performer

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]

Writing

Playwright
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Chazz Palminteri, A Bronx Tale

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Chazz Palminteri, A Bronx Tale


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Chazz Palminteri


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Chazz Palminteri

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CHICAGO, A BRONX TALE, AND RENT IN CONCERT Come to MPAC In Winter 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 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.
The American Theatre of Actors Brings You A REPERTORY OF ONE-ACT WORKS: 
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.
THE ONE-DAY PLAY FESTIVAL Brings New 24-Hour Plays To Theatre West
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.
Ilia Volok Returns To NYC With His One-Man Show DIARY OF A MADMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 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.
Adam Strauss' BEFORE I FORGET to Premiere at The Marsh San Francisco
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.
TRAITORS by Bruce Lawder to be Staged at American Theatre of Actors
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.
Len Cariou To Star In Richard Vetere’s ZAGŁADA At The American Theatre Of Actors
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).
World Premiere Comedy POINTY SCISSORS Comes to Theatre West
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.
WestFest to Open in September At Theatre West
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!
KING LEAR to Kick Off ATA's 50th Season
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!
Len Cariou Leads NY Premiere of Richard Vetere’s ZAGALDA At American Theatre of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 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.
American Theatre of Actors Classical Showcase Revives Rare 16th-Century Morality Play THE INTERLUDE OF YOUTH
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.
American Theatre of Actors to Present Double Feature: THE SEACOAST OF CHILE and BIRDS IN THE MEADOW
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors (ATA) will return with a compelling double-header featuring two thought-provoking plays: The Seacoast of Chile by Meny Beriro and Birds in the Meadow written and directed by ATA founder James Jennings. Performances run July 30 through August 10 at the ATA complex, located at 314 West 54th Street in New York City.
Chazz Palminteri To Appear For One-Night-Only Talkback At Lighthouse Rep’s A BRONX TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri will make a special appearance on Saturday, August 2 for a post-show talkback following Lighthouse Repertory Theatre’s production of A Bronx Tale at The Bellmore Showplace.
Benefit at Theatre West Aids Altadena Fire Survivors
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

In a moving display of community, compassion, and the power of the arts, actress and producer Sardia Robinson joined forces with Theatre West and myKEEtv to raise funds for Carline and Stephan McGrue-a mother and son who tragically lost their home in the recent Altadena fire.
MY UTERUS: A WOMB WITH A VIEW Returns to Theatre West
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

By popular demand, Theatre West is presenting a return engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, a stimulatingly funny show. The show will take place on July 12 and July 13 at Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in Los Angeles, CA 90068.
The American Theatre of Actors Premieres ANGEL IN THE HEAT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors continues its summer season with Angel in the Heat, written & directed By Sean Szak Prasso, running June 16 - 29 the Beckmann Theatre of the ATA's theatre complex.
Staged Reading of IN ON IT by Daniel MacIvorv at Theatre West
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

Presented by Theatre West, In On It, written by Daniel Maclvor, will have a staged reading on Sunday, June 22, at 3pm. it will take place at Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in Los Angeles, CA 90068. 
A BRONX TALE Comes to Playhouse on the Square
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present A Bronx Tale The Musical beginning in June. the musical features a book by Chazz Palminteri, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater.
John Galsworthy's THE FIRST AND THE LAST Begins At American Theatre Of Actors In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors has announced its upcoming production of 'The First and the Last,' a compelling drama by Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chazz Palminteri been in?

Chazz Palminteri has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Chazz Palminteri been in?

Chazz Palminteri has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Chazz Palminteri been nominated for?

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).

What awards has Chazz Palminteri won?

Chazz Palminteri has won Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

How many shows has Chazz Palminteri written?

Chazz Palminteri has written 3 shows including A Bronx Tale (Playwright), Human (Playwright), A Bronx Tale (Book).

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