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The musical A Bronx Tale closed on Broadway on August 5, 2018.

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A Bronx Tale – About the Show

Highlights of A Bronx Tale – Must-See Moments

A Story of the Italian Mafia and Family Bonds

Premiering on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre in December 2016, A Bronx Tale is the stage adaptation of the 1993 film directed by Robert De Niro and based on Chazz Palminteri’s play.

Set in the Bronx during the 1960s, the musical follows the coming-of-age story of a young man named Calogero, caught between the honest values of his hardworking father and the dangerous allure of the local mafia boss. The result is a powerful drama about loyalty, morality, and the choices that shape a life.

The Acclaimed Creative Team Behind A Bronx Tale

The Broadway version of A Bronx Tale was brought to life by an extraordinary team of award-winning talent. Robert De Niro, a two-time Academy Award winner who directed, produced, and starred in the original film, co-directed the stage musical with Jerry Zaks, a four-time Tony Award winner best known for works such as Hello, Dolly!.

The production also features contributions from some of the biggest names in the industry. Legendary music executive Tommy Mottola and the acclaimed Dodgers production company (Jersey Boys, Matilda) were key producers. The score was composed by Alan Menken, the Academy Award-winning composer behind Disney classics like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, ensuring the musical boasts a soundtrack as unforgettable as its story.

A Bronx Tale – Show info

Show details of A Bronx Tale

Theater location：
Longacre Theatre
220 West 48th Street New York, NY 10036 (Map)

Performance Run:
Preview: November 3, 2016
Opening: December 1, 2016
Closing: August 5, 2018

Show Links:

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Type of the show:
Based on a Movie Fun Emotional・Touching Stunning Songs

A Bronx Tale – Story

The Plot / Summary of A Bronx Tale

Set in the 1960s Bronx, New York, the story follows Calogero, a 9-year-old Italian-American boy who admires Sonny, the neighborhood mob boss who controls the streets.

One day, Calogero witnesses Sonny shoot a man dead in broad daylight after a confrontation. When questioned by the police, Calogero lies to protect Sonny, earning the mobster’s trust and becoming someone special in his eyes.

Calogero’s father, Lorenzo, a hardworking bus driver and proud Italian immigrant, disapproves of their relationship. To him, Sonny represents danger and corruption, while he believes in honest work and integrity. Despite his father’s warnings, Calogero is increasingly drawn into Sonny’s world, spending more time with the mob boss than with his own family.

Eight years later, at 17, Calogero has become Sonny’s favorite and is now known simply as “C.” While he hangs around with troublemaking friends, he also remains close to Sonny. Things take a turn when Calogero falls in love with Jane, a young Black girl from his high school. Their romance faces strong opposition in a community divided by racial tensions between Italian-Americans and African-Americans in the Bronx.

Conflict escalates when C’s friends plan a violent attack on Jane’s neighborhood. Sonny intervenes, forcefully stopping Calogero and saving him from making a life-altering mistake. Unbeknownst to Calogero, Sonny had anticipated the violence and chose to protect him.

When C goes to thank Sonny, tragedy strikes. Right before his eyes, Sonny is shot by the son of the man he once killed. The question remains: will Sonny survive, and can Calogero repair the strained relationship with his father before it is too late?

A Bronx Tale – Movie

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Behind the Scenes of A Bronx Tale

From One-Man Show to Film and Broadway Musical

A Bronx Tale is based on the 1993 film of the same name, but its roots go back to an Off-Broadway one-man show written and performed by Chazz Palminteri, who also played mob boss Sonny in the movie.

In 1988, when Palminteri was still struggling as an actor, he staged his self-written play as a limited-run solo performance in which he portrayed 18 different characters by himself. The show ran for about four months and created such a buzz that it launched him into the spotlight.

This caught the attention of Robert De Niro, who brought the story to the screen. De Niro, a two-time Academy Award winner and one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, made his directorial debut with the film while also serving as producer and starring as the young boy’s father. Years later, he was tapped to co-direct the Broadway adaptation of A Bronx Tale.

A Collaboration Between Two Bronx Natives

Both Robert De Niro, who directed the film and the Broadway musical, and Chazz Palminteri, who wrote the original script, grew up in the Bronx in Italian-American families. The two first worked together on the 1993 film version.

De Niro, known for his uncompromising commitment to his roles, and Palminteri, who believed in his story even when success was far off, brought their shared experiences to the stage. The result is a production that feels deeply personal and authentic, recreating the Bronx they knew and the truths they lived through.

The Bronx in the 1960s Brought to Life

Set in the 1960s, A Bronx Tale portrays a neighborhood divided by turf wars between Italian-American and African-American youth, with organized crime present on every corner.

Unlike traditional racial discrimination narratives, both Italian immigrants and African Americans were social minorities in America at the time, and their conflicts were driven more by territorial disputes than pure prejudice.

Against this backdrop, the story follows the coming-of-age of one young boy as he navigates family expectations, rebellion, and the lessons that ultimately lead him to understand loyalty and love. It is a moving portrait of community, conflict, and family bonds.

A Bronx Tale – FAQ

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The musical A Bronx Tale has a slightly higher level of English difficulty. We recommend reading the synopsis before you go. For other recommended shows, please refer to the Broadway Musical Selection Guide. You’re sure to find a show you’ll love from among the many musicals in New York.
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A Bronx Tale – Review

Review from TAKESHI:

Robert De Niro at His Best

You can feel how deeply Robert De Niro is invested in this production. It is powerful yet fragile, stylish yet full of sorrow. The stage version reveals layers that you could never see in the film, which is exactly what makes live theater so special. Absolutely outstanding!

January 14, 2018