Tony Taccone
Tony Taccone is a bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include How Shakespeare Saved My Life, Other, and The Harder They Come.
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(front) Zachary Infante (Sebastian); (back row, l to r) KC de la Cruz (Ensemble) and Angelica Beliard (Ensemble) in the world premiere of Kiss My Aztec! at Berkeley Rep, directed by Tony Taccone.
Date:
05/31/2019
From: Photo Flash: Get A First Look At John Leguizamo's Musical KISS MY AZTEC at Berkeley Rep
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[Regional (US), 2018]
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Writing
Bookwriter
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Videos
VIDEO: Ari'el Stachel Discusses His Creative Process for OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkley Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-23 09:28:48
VIDEO: Go Inside THE HARDER THEY COME Sitzprobe at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-17 15:28:49
VIDEO: John Leguizamo Reveals KISS MY AZTEC! Musical Will Come to Broadway in 2023 on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - 2022-11-17 10:44:55
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Krystina Alabado, KC Dela Cruz, Angelica Maria Beliard & More In Pre-Broadway KISS MY AZTEC! at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - 2022-06-20 10:16:38
VIDEO: Benjamin Velez Accepts the 2020 Jonathan Larson Grant With Virtual Speech
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-14 06:45:37
VIDEO: Get A First Look At John Leguizamo's Musical KISS MY AZTEC at Berkeley Rep
by Alan Henry - 2019-06-14 12:16:48
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-26 15:48:48
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-21 15:23:11
VIDEO: On This Day, November 15- John Leguizamo Schools Broadway On LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-11-15 16:24:25
VIDEO: Behind The Scenes with Jackie Sibblies Drury and Sarah Benson of FAIRVIEW at Berkeley Rep
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-15 17:50:58
News
Special Offer: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE at The Public Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 19, 2026
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by BWW Special Offer - Oct 19, 2026
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Special Offer: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE at The Front Row Center at the Public Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 9, 2026
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Photos: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
See photos from opening night of Red Bull Theater’s How Shakespeare Saved My Life, written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent at The Public Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
See photos from opening night of Red Bull Theater’s How Shakespeare Saved My Life, written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent at The Public Theater.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 29, 2026- Meet the New Stars of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Sep 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE at the Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
Performances are now underway for the New York premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, Jacob Ming-Trent's one-man show, directed by Tony Taccone, about the creatives that molded him. Read the reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
Performances are now underway for the New York premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, Jacob Ming-Trent's one-man show, directed by Tony Taccone, about the creatives that molded him. Read the reviews!
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Extends Ahead of New York Premiere at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life has extended its New York premiere at The Public Theater through October 25, 2026. Tony Taccone directs the Red Bull Theater production.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life has extended its New York premiere at The Public Theater through October 25, 2026. Tony Taccone directs the Red Bull Theater production.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
Red Bull Theater and The Public Theater will soon open the New York premiere of HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE, Jacob Ming-Trent’s one-man show. The production has extended its ru.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
Red Bull Theater and The Public Theater will soon open the New York premiere of HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE, Jacob Ming-Trent’s one-man show. The production has extended its ru.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE and More to Lead Red Bull Theater's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Red Bull Theater's upcoming season will feature two world premieres, including God's Spies by Bill Cain, plus a Cole Porter benefit concert and its annual Short New Play Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Red Bull Theater's upcoming season will feature two world premieres, including God's Spies by Bill Cain, plus a Cole Porter benefit concert and its annual Short New Play Festival.
Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Folger Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a solo show blending Shakespeare with the voices of Basquiat, Biggie, and Tupac, will have its world premiere at Folger Theatre in Washington, DC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a solo show blending Shakespeare with the voices of Basquiat, Biggie, and Tupac, will have its world premiere at Folger Theatre in Washington, DC.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
Big Table Productions to Host Fundraiser Reading of IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Big Table Productions will host a Fundraiser For Good: A reading of It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis at the Tina Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Big Table Productions will host a Fundraiser For Good: A reading of It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis at the Tina Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Photos: Jacob Ming-Trent in HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
You can now get a first look at the world premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent — performing at Berkeley Rep's Peet's Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
You can now get a first look at the world premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent — performing at Berkeley Rep's Peet's Theatre.
Hartford Stage Sues Producer Joey Parnes Over Alleged Unpaid Funds for KISS MY AZTEC!
by Joshua Wright - Jan 7, 2026
Hartford Stage has filed a lawsuit against producer Joey Parnes and related entities, alleging breach of contract and unpaid enhancement funds tied to KISS MY AZTEC!, according to a federal court filing.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 7, 2026
Hartford Stage has filed a lawsuit against producer Joey Parnes and related entities, alleging breach of contract and unpaid enhancement funds tied to KISS MY AZTEC!, according to a federal court filing.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Ari'el Stachel's OTHER
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
OTHER, a new solo dramedy written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel, officially opened on Sunday, October 19 at the Greenwich House Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night celebration here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
OTHER, a new solo dramedy written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel, officially opened on Sunday, October 19 at the Greenwich House Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night celebration here!
Photos: Tony-Winner Ari’el Stachel Stars in New Solo Play OTHER at Greenwich House Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025
Tony and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel (The Band’s Visit) returns Off-Broadway with OTHER, a new solo dramedy exploring identity, anxiety, and self-acceptance. Check out photos of the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025
Tony and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel (The Band’s Visit) returns Off-Broadway with OTHER, a new solo dramedy exploring identity, anxiety, and self-acceptance. Check out photos of the show.
Photos: Ari’el Stachel in Rehearsal For OTHER Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released from OTHER, a new dramedy about the anxious art of belonging, written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released from OTHER, a new dramedy about the anxious art of belonging, written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel. Check out the photos here!
LaChanze Will Produce OTHER, Written By and Starring Ari'el Statchel
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
LaChanze Productions will produce OTHER, a new dramedy about the anxious art of belonging, written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
LaChanze Productions will produce OTHER, a new dramedy about the anxious art of belonging, written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel.
WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Tony Taccone written?
Tony Taccone has written 1 shows including Kiss My Aztec! (Bookwriter).
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