Coco Jones News

The musical based on his solo play premiered at Paper Mill in February, 2016.

Chazz Palminteri, Alan Menken and Glenn Slater's A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL is making its first move toward Broadway.

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'A Bronx Tale: The Musical' at Paper Mill Playhouse is a sensational new musical theater piece. It will be on the Millburn stage through March 6th. Co-directed by Jerry Zaks and Robert DeNiro, the book is by Chazz Palminteri based on his real-life experiences as a youth. With music by Alan Menken with lyrics by Glenn Slater and choreography by Sergio Trujillo, the all-star cast delivers exceptional performances.

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A catchy Alan Menken/Glenn Slater score and a terrific turn by Nick Cordero highlight this world premiere adaptation of Chazz Palminteri's solo play.

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere musical A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL. The musical is co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL runs at the Millburn, New Jersey theater now through March 6, 2016. The official press opening was last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can go inside the after party below!

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere musical A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL. The musical is co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL runs at the Millburn, New Jersey theater now through March 6, 2016. The official press opening was last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can go inside the curtain call below!

A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL runs at the Millburn, New Jersey theater now through March 6, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, February 14. Below, get ready for this weekend's opening with highlights from the show!

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere musical A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL. The musical will be co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A Bronx Tale: The Musical features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL will run at the Millburn, New Jersey theater from tonight, February 4, 2016, through March 6, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, February 14, at 7:00 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) just announced complete casting for the world premiere musical A Bronx Tale: The Musical. The musical will be co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A Bronx Tale: The Musical features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater.

Broadwayworld.com talked with Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Playhouse about 'A Bronx Tale.'

Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL will be co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. The musical hosted a sneak peek at rehearsals and BroadwayWorld was there to chat with the company and catch a performance preview. Check out an inside look below!

Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL will be co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. The musical hosted a sneak peek at rehearsals just yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture photos of the cast and several scenes from the show. Check out an inside look below!

Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL will be co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. The musical hosted a sneak peek at rehearsals today, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture several scenes from the show, featuring stars Jason Gotay, Nick Cordero and more in action. Click below to check it out!

Robert DeNiro stopped by this week's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL to talk about directing A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse.

First a solo play, then a feature film, and now Chazz Palminteri's autobiographical story of organized crime gets the musical treatment.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) just announced complete casting for the world premiere musical A Bronx Tale: The Musical. The musical will be co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Sergio Trujillo. A Bronx Tale: The Musical features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater.

CANTON, Mass., June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Today, BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success), a free before-school physical activity program, announces it will host its third annual Active Kids Day on June 14, 2014 at Reebok World Headquarters in Canton, MA. A free event, Active Kids Day will join together families, schools and businesses to celebrate the positive impacts of physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle. The day will offer a variety of activities to entertain the entire family, including live performances, fitness activities, healthy food samplings and other events that will engage attendees.Additionally, BOKS will recognize Champions of Change from around the country who have made a difference in their school. Disney actress and recording artist Coco Jones will headline at the event. She will be joined by other top performers, as well as Olympic gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman to create a dynamic experience for all ages. A full list of activities during Active Kids Day and registration information can be found at https://www.familyid.com/boks-active-kids-day-free-event.

Global Winter Wonderland, the spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park at Turner Field, and Radio Disney Atlanta, part of the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, has announced that Radio Disney star Coco Jones will perform today, December 21st.