Tribeca Festival Lisboa and Ageas will host a landmark cultural event with the Portuguese premiere of A Bronx Tale: One Man Show, written and performed by acclaimed actor and playwright Chazz Palminteri. The one-night-only performance will take place on June 10, 2026, at Cinema São Jorge, marking the first time the celebrated stage production is presented in Portugal.
Following the success of A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro and screened at the inaugural edition of Tribeca Festival Lisboa, Palminteri returns with the original live version that sparked a global phenomenon. The show has sold out more than 1.100 performances across the United States and was voted Best Show of the Year in Las Vegas.
Based on his own life, A Bronx Tale tells the intense and emotional story of Palminteri’s upbringing in the Bronx. Written in 1988, the autobiographical play draws from his childhood experiences, including witnessing a mafia-related murder at just nine years old. On stage, Palminteri masterfully embodies 18 different characters, portraying friends, family, and adversaries in a gripping solo performance that has captivated audiences from Broadway to Hollywood.
Critics worldwide have praised the production, with The New York Times calling it “a true and moving story” and the New York Post hailing it as “brilliant” and “extraordinary.”
Palminteri’s determination to retain creative control led to a historic collaboration with Robert De Niro, resulting in a successful film adaptation and later a Broadway musical. With more than 60 films to his name, Chazz Palminteri remains a global icon of contemporary performing arts.
Tickets are now available at tribecalisboa.pt.
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