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A Bronx Tale (musical)

A Bronx Tale is a musical based on the play by the same name with a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Glenn Slater. After a ten-year development process, the original one man show was adapted into a new musical and premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey on February 4, 2016, before opening on Broadway December 1 later that year.

A Bronx Tale
The New Musical
Playbill for the Original Broadway Production
MusicAlan Menken
LyricsGlenn Slater
BookChazz Palminteri
BasisA Bronx Tale
by Chazz Palminteri
PremiereFebruary 4, 2016:
Paper Mill Playhouse
Millburn, New Jersey
Productions2016 Paper Mill Playhouse
2016 Broadway

The original Broadway production was co-directed by Robert De Niro, who had directed the original film, and Jerry Zaks, who had directed the one man show on Broadway in 2007. The show also features choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Tommy Mottola serves as the production's leading producer.

Production history Edit

The musical began previews on Broadway on November 3, 2016, before officially opening on December 1, 2016, at the Longacre Theatre.[1][2] On August 31, Christiani Pitts joined the cast after originally serving as understudy for Jane, while Adam Kaplan joined the cast as Calogero on November 9, 2017. They succeeded Bobby Conte Thornton and Ariana DeBose. Other cast members included "Tony Award nominee Nick Cordero as Sonny, Richard H. Blake as Lorenzo, Lucia Giannetta as Rosina, and Bradley Gibson as Tyrone."[3]

The production includes sets by Beowulf Boritt, costumes by William Ivey Long, lighting by Howell Binkley, and sound by Gareth Owen. The cast features Bobby Conte Thornton as Calogero, Nick Cordero as Sonny, Hudson Loverro as Young Calogero with Athan Sporek as his alternate, Richard H. Blake as Lorenzo, Ariana DeBose as Jane, and Lucia Giannetta as Rosina.[4] On May 3, 2018, it was announced that Chazz Palminteri will be joining the cast as Sonny for a limited time beginning May 24.[5] On June 27, 2018, producers announced the show would close on August 5, 2018, after playing 700 regular performances and 29 previews.[6]

On January 30, 2018, producers announced that the show would launch a North American national tour that autumn.[7] The musical began the tour in Rochester, New York in October 2018, with Joe Barbara as Sonny and Richard H. Blake as Lorenzo.[8]

Upon closing, Broadway Licensing acquired the rights for stock and amateur performance rights.[9]

Musical numbers Edit

Casts Edit

The principal original cast of the Broadway production.

Character Paper Mill Playhouse Original Broadway Cast National Tour
Calogero Jason Gotay Bobby Conte Thornton Joey Barreiro
Sonny Nick Cordero Joe Barbara
Young Calogero Joshua Colley Hudson Loverro
Athan Sporek
Frankie Leoni
Shane Pry
Lorenzo Richard H. Blake
Rosina Lucia Giannetta Michelle Aravena
Jane Coco Jones Ariana DeBose Brianna-Marie Bell
Tyrone Isaiah Tyrelle Boyd Bradley Gibson Antonio Beverly

References Edit

  1. ^ Hetrick, Adam. " A Bronx Tale Musical Sets Sights on Broadway" Playbill, May 18, 2016
  2. ^ Gans, Andrew, Hetrick, Adam. "'A Bronx Tale' Musical Will Play Broadway's Longacre" Playbill, June 13, 2016
  3. ^ "Check Out the Latest Photos of A Bronx Tale on Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  4. ^ Gans, Andrew; Hetrick, Adam. "Nick Cordero Will Star in Broadway’s 'A Bronx Tale' Musical" Playbill, August 31, 2016
  5. ^ "Chazz Palminteri to Join Cast of Broadway's A Bronx Tale". Playbill. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  6. ^ "A Bronx Tale Sets Broadway Closing Date | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  7. ^ "One of the Great Ones! Broadway's A Bronx Tale Will Launch a National Tour in 2018". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  8. ^ Gans, Andrew. "National Tour of 'A Bronx Tale' Launches October 14" Playbill, 14, October 2018
  9. ^ "Broadway Licensing". broadwaylicensing.com.

External links Edit

  • Internet Broadway database

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A Bronx Tale is a musical based on the play by the same name with a book by Chazz Palminteri music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater After a ten year development process the original one man show was adapted into a new musical and premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn New Jersey on February 4 2016 before opening on Broadway December 1 later that year A Bronx TaleThe New MusicalPlaybill for the Original Broadway ProductionMusicAlan MenkenLyricsGlenn SlaterBookChazz PalminteriBasisA Bronx Tale by Chazz PalminteriPremiereFebruary 4 2016 Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn New JerseyProductions2016 Paper Mill Playhouse2016 BroadwayThe original Broadway production was co directed by Robert De Niro who had directed the original film and Jerry Zaks who had directed the one man show on Broadway in 2007 The show also features choreography by Sergio Trujillo Tommy Mottola serves as the production s leading producer Contents 1 Production history 2 Musical numbers 3 Casts 4 References 5 External linksProduction history EditThe musical began previews on Broadway on November 3 2016 before officially opening on December 1 2016 at the Longacre Theatre 1 2 On August 31 Christiani Pitts joined the cast after originally serving as understudy for Jane while Adam Kaplan joined the cast as Calogero on November 9 2017 They succeeded Bobby Conte Thornton and Ariana DeBose Other cast members included Tony Award nominee Nick Cordero as Sonny Richard H Blake as Lorenzo Lucia Giannetta as Rosina and Bradley Gibson as Tyrone 3 The production includes sets by Beowulf Boritt costumes by William Ivey Long lighting by Howell Binkley and sound by Gareth Owen The cast features Bobby Conte Thornton as Calogero Nick Cordero as Sonny Hudson Loverro as Young Calogero with Athan Sporek as his alternate Richard H Blake as Lorenzo Ariana DeBose as Jane and Lucia Giannetta as Rosina 4 On May 3 2018 it was announced that Chazz Palminteri will be joining the cast as Sonny for a limited time beginning May 24 5 On June 27 2018 producers announced the show would close on August 5 2018 after playing 700 regular performances and 29 previews 6 On January 30 2018 producers announced that the show would launch a North American national tour that autumn 7 The musical began the tour in Rochester New York in October 2018 with Joe Barbara as Sonny and Richard H Blake as Lorenzo 8 Upon closing Broadway Licensing acquired the rights for stock and amateur performance rights 9 Musical numbers EditAct I Belmont Avenue Doo Wop Guys Calogero and Ensemble Look to Your Heart Lorenzo and Young Calogero Roll Em Sonny Young Calogero and Ensemble I Like It Young Calogero and Ensemble Giving Back the Money Lorenzo Young Calogero Rosina and Sonny I Like It Reprise Calogero Young Calogero Sonny and Ensemble Ain t It The Truth Calogero Handsome Nick Crazy Mario and Sally Slick Out of Your Head Calogero Jane Denise Frieda and Ensemble Nicky Machiavelli Sonny Rudy the Voice Tony Ten to Two Jojo the Whale Frankie Coffeecake Eddie Mush These Streets Lorenzo Sonny Rosina and Ensemble Act II Webster Avenue Jane Calogero Tyrone Jesse Denise and Frieda Out of Your Head Reprise Jane One of the Great Ones Sonny Ain t It The Truth Reprise Tyrone and Jesse Look to Your Heart Reprise Rosina One of the Great Ones Reprise Calogero Hurt Someone Tyrone Calogero Sally Slick Handsome Nick Crazy Mario Jane Jesse Freida Denise Ensemble In a World Like This Calogero Jane and Ensemble The Choices We Make Calogero Lorenzo Jane Rosina CompanyCasts EditThe principal original cast of the Broadway production Character Paper Mill Playhouse Original Broadway Cast National TourCalogero Jason Gotay Bobby Conte Thornton Joey BarreiroSonny Nick Cordero Joe BarbaraYoung Calogero Joshua Colley Hudson Loverro Athan Sporek Frankie Leoni Shane PryLorenzo Richard H BlakeRosina Lucia Giannetta Michelle AravenaJane Coco Jones Ariana DeBose Brianna Marie BellTyrone Isaiah Tyrelle Boyd Bradley Gibson Antonio BeverlyReferences Edit Hetrick Adam A Bronx Tale Musical Sets Sights on Broadway Playbill May 18 2016 Gans Andrew Hetrick Adam A Bronx Tale Musical Will Play Broadway s Longacre Playbill June 13 2016 Check Out the Latest Photos of A Bronx Tale on Broadway Playbill Retrieved 2017 12 12 Gans Andrew Hetrick Adam Nick Cordero Will Star in Broadway s A Bronx Tale Musical Playbill August 31 2016 Chazz Palminteri to Join Cast of Broadway s A Bronx Tale Playbill Retrieved 2018 05 16 A Bronx Tale Sets Broadway Closing Date Playbill Playbill Retrieved 2018 07 01 One of the Great Ones Broadway s A Bronx Tale Will Launch a National Tour in 2018 Broadway com Retrieved 2018 03 05 Gans Andrew National Tour of A Bronx Tale Launches October 14 Playbill 14 October 2018 Broadway Licensing broadwaylicensing com External links EditInternet Broadway database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title A Bronx Tale musical amp oldid 1152888099, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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