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AUBURN, N.Y. (May 12, 2026) – Today, The REV Theatre Company announced the company for the opening production of its 2026 season, “A Bronx Tale.”
Based on Chazz Palminteri’s critically acclaimed one-man play that inspired the classic Robert DeNiro-directed film, this streetwise musical comedy will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s — where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be.
The production is directed by The REV’s Producing Artistic Director, Brett Smock, who says, “’A Bronx Tale’ is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set to a score featuring doo wop, rhythm and blues, and early rock and roll. It’s the best of ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Jersey Boys,’ and ‘Saturday Night Fever’ all rolled into one – and this incredible cast is going to be phenomenal. We’re excited to kick off our 2026 season with this song and dance powerhouse.”
“A Bronx Tale” is choreographed by Elle May Patterson with Music Direction by Logan Medland. Ben Kapilow is Assistant Music Director.
Additional members of the “A Bronx Tale” creative team include: Scenic Designer Milo Bue, Lighting Designer José Santiago, Sound Designer Sun Hee Kil, Costume Designer Tiffany Howard, Hair & Makeup Designer Rueben D. Echoles, Props Designer Marshall Pope, and Fight Director Christopher Elst. The Production Stage Manager is Mollie Heil with Assistant Stage Managers Charlotte Teplitz and Melanie Attuil. The Casting Director for The REV’s 2026 season is Megan Larche Dominick, CSA.
The cast of The REV Theatre Company’s production of “A Bronx Tale.”
The principal cast features Trevor James as Calogero, Mike Keller as Sonny, Alan Chandler as Lorenzo, Arjaye Christina as Jane, and Wendi Bergamini as Rosina. Central New York natives Benjamin DeBenedetto and Rhys Natoli will split performances as Young Calogero.
Also featured are Jackson Barnes as Eddie Mush, Nathan Wright as Jojo, Bobby MacDonell as Frankie Coffeecake, Jon Christiano as Rudy the Voice, Aaron Lake as Tony Ten to Two, and Miracle Myles as Tyrone.
The ensemble includes Jathan “JB” Briscoe, Jordan Thomas Burnett, Jacob Canderozzi, Kayla Ceaser, Anthony DaSilva, Caroline Lynch Desmarais, Sophia Hillman, Jon Maltz, Erica Perêz-Gotay, Christian Perkins, David J. Rivera, Adriano Robins, Salvatore Romania, Emma Sucato, and Tuesday Usry.
With a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Glen Slater, “A Bronx Tale” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global.
“A Bronx Tale” runs June 3rd-20th at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY. Tickets can be purchased at TheREVTheatre.com or by calling The REV’s box office at 315-255-1785.
The REV’s 2026 Season
A Bronx Tale: June 3 – 20, 2026
Tarzan: July 8 – 25, 2026
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel: August 12 – 29, 2026
Rock of Ages: September 16 – October 3, 2026
About The REV Theatre Company:
Headquartered in Auburn, NY, The REV Theatre Company is a dynamic arts organization committed to creating theatrical experiences at the highest levels of artistic integrity. It leverages the power of the arts as a tool for entertainment, education, social awareness, and cultural development in its community. The REV produces a large portfolio of compelling arts education programming including its historic Sequential Dramatics Tour. The REV is also known for its acclaimed Broadway series which plays to over 60,000 patrons each season boasting talent from Broadway, Hollywood and around the country. The REV’s musicals are routinely recognized for their artistry and execution. The REV is proud to have played a role in the development of several new commercial musicals including: the new production of “Saturday Night Fever,” Tim Rice’s “From Here to Eternity,” “Anne of Green Gables,” “Loch Ness,” “Austen’s Pride,” “Treasure Island,” and “May We All.” To date, The REV has also developed 69 new musicals through its new works series, The PiTCH. The REV Theatre Company is proud to affirm and accelerate its commitment to equality, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility ensuring that its workforce, stages, and boardroom reflect its dedication to social and racial equality. The REV is situated in the picturesque Finger Lakes wine region of Central New York. Four hours from NYC and situated between Syracuse, Rochester and Ithaca, The REV is one of the largest producing musical theatre organizations in New York State, outside of New York City. Find The REV Theatre Company on Facebook, follow @TheREVTheatreCo on Instagram andBluesky and visit www.TheREVTheatre.com.
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