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28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
At ‘only 94,' ‘Sopranos' star Dominic Chianese eyes second act as troubadour
NEW YORK — Dominic Chianese still has a lot of living to do. And he thinks Tony Soprano may too. The 94-year-old actor best known for playing Uncle Junior on HBO's mob hit 'The Sopranos' is coming to Town Hall on June 30 where he plans to tell stories about his life so far and play folk songs. Chianese told the Daily News from England, where he's spent the past eight years, that he workshopped material in London to suss out whether there's an audience for such a performance. 'I did about seven shows to see if people are interested in stories, and they are,' he said. The Bronx native's show draws from the 25 years of stage work he did before landing a role in 1974's 'The Godfather Part II' and beyond. That included being reunited with 'Godfather' star Al Pacino in 1979 to do Shakespeare's 'Richard III' at the Cort Theatre. While he remembers that experience fondly, Chianese has a clear favorite. ''Requiem for a Heavyweight' with John Lithgow,' he stated convincingly. 'That was my favorite — 1985.' Chianese thanks lots of live theater work for making him a solid actor and said his best performances have happened on stage. But it was his role as crime family boss Corrado Soprano, better known as 'Uncle Junior,' that made him a household name with a few dollars in his bank account. 'I didn't really make any money until 'Sopranos,'' he said. 'It's the best role I ever had and the most financially gratifying role I ever had.' Eighteen years later and 3,400 miles from the gambling dens of New Jersey, he's still known as Uncle June. 'I get recognized all the time,' Chianese said. 'That's gratifying because I like people.' 'The Sopranos' famously concluded with lead character Tony Soprano sitting at a diner where maybe he got whacked. Who knows? The 2013 death of James Gandolfini pretty much put to rest any possibility the beloved gangster series would someday be revived. Like the rest of us, Chianese was stunned when the series' final episode cut to black as a character who may or may not have been a hit man walked toward Tony. 'The way it ended he's still alive,' Chianese said. 'Nobody knows.' Likewise, nobody including Chianese knows how and when his career will end either, but he hopes to wind up in New York City where it all began. 'I'd like to be in Manhattan because there's a lot I'd like to do in my career,' he said. 'I'm only 94.' Being married to an English woman made life overseas alluring to Chianese. He's been bouncing between the U.S. and England for more than 30 years and says it's time to come home where he has family, and hopefully, more career opportunities. Someday performing at Radio City Music Halls tops his bucket list. 'When you go up on 6th Avenue and you see that big place with the Rockettes, that's such a place. That would be nice wouldn't it?' he beamed. Chianese doesn't see becoming a Rockette in his future. But his Town Hall show should give fans a taste of what he wants to do next. It draws from his work in film and television as well as his days as an emcee at Greenwich Village's Gerde's Folk City in the 1960s and '70s. He estimates that he met 600 folk musicians during that period including an already famous Bob Dylan, whom he calls one of his favorite writers. He also had the pleasure of introducing downtown music fans to a local duo named Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, who were fine-tuning a new song called 'The Sound of Silence.' Fans who come to hear Chianese tell stories and play tunes can expect him to perform songs by Dylan, Kris Kristofferson and 'maybe' Leonard Cohen. They'll also hear some Italian classics the Cuban anthem 'Guantanamera' made famous by acts including Pete Seeger, José Feliciano and the Sandpipers. 'That's one of my favorites,' he said. Chianese said music has been an important part of his development as an artist, which he hopes to prove when he hits the stage with a guitar in hand rather than the the mafioso scowl he wore on more than 50 episodes of 'The Sopranos.' 'It's a wonderful career and I want it to keep going,' he said. Chianese said he has friends in New York keeping an eye out for available properties while he tries to figure out what to do with his place in England. He hopes people in his hometown will respond to his June 30 performance — and whatever follows— as well as fans have abroad. It's his feeling New Yorkers may find his stories particularly relatable. 'They should want to know how a Bronx kid made it,' Chianese said.
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much are tickets to see Keanu Reeves in ‘Waiting For Godot' on Broadway?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Bill and Ted are totally going highbrow. Starting Sept. 13, 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' co-stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are reuniting to share the stage in 'Waiting For Godot' at Broadway's Hudson Theatre. The Jamie Lloyd-directed show is the latest update of Samuel Beckett's absurd 1953 play that follows two men, Estragon (Reeves, making his Broadway debut) and Vladimir (Winter), who wait for Godot, whom neither has never met. The pair encounter another interesting duo — Lucky (Michael Patrick Thornton) and Pozzo (TBD) — and unusual events unfold. Advertisement This will be the fifth Broadway staging of the seminal production; most recently, Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart co-headlined the show from 2013-14 at the Cort Theatre. Prior to that, Nathan Lane and John Goodman toplined a 2009 revival. But why now for Reeves and Winter? 'We had just acted together again and we hadn't done that in a long time and it was really fun,' Winter explained via Instagram, referring to the 2020 film 'Bill & Ted Face The Music.' 'We were like 'how can we do that again?' but also playing different characters.' Advertisement 'The films that we did together, the Bill & Ted films, the language in those films had the architecture and their rhythms,' Reeves, 60, told People. 'And I think that even from early days, we approached them theatrically or even commedia dell'arte… Okay, I do something, you do something, I get the ball, you get the ball.' If this sounds like the Gen X fever dream of your dreams, tickets are available for all 127 'Waiting For Godot' shows at the Hudson Theatre from Sept. 13 through Jan. 4, 2026. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one show was $164 before fees on Vivid Seats. That price isn't unique either. Based on our findings, there are 11 shows — all Wednesday 2 p.m. matinees — with seats going for $164 before fees as of now. Advertisement Other dates have seats starting anywhere from $179 to $311 before fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. 'Angry Alan' ticket prices As noted above, there are 127 performances of 'Waiting for Godot' scheduled at the Hudson Theatre (that includes quite a few 2 and 3 p.m. matinees). Below you'll find dates and start times of the 11 Wednesday 2 p.m. matinees with the cheapest ticket prices listed chronologically. Advertisement 'Waiting for Godot' dates Ticket prices start at Wednesday, Oct. 1 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Oct. 8 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Oct. 15 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Oct. 22 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Oct. 29 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Nov. 5 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Nov. 12 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Nov. 19 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Dec. 3 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Dec. 10 2 p.m. $164 Wednesday, Dec. 17 2 p.m. $164 (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. 'Waiting for Godot' cast Although you're likely familiar with Keanu's resume, here's a formal introduction to each of the three announced leads. Keanu Reeves (Estragon) has been acting since 1984, when he made his debut in the Canadian sitcom 'Hangin' In.' In the 40 years since, he's starred in a number of huge films — 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure,' 'The Matrix,' 'John Wick,' 'Speed,' 'Point Break' to name just a few — fronted the '90s alt-rock group Dogstar and authored the 12-issue graphic novel series 'BRZRKR.' Alex Winter (Vladimir) is not making his Broadway debut in 'Waiting for Godot.' As a child, he appeared on the stage in 'The King & I' and 'Peter Pan' (alongside Sandy Duncan). In the years since his upcoming return to the theater, he portrayed Bill S. Preston Esq. in the 'Bill and Ted's' trilogy and acted in 'The Lost Boys,' 'Grand Piano' and 'Smosh: The Movie.' However, like Reeves, he isn't just a thespian. Winter has directed a number of feature films over the years including the '90s comedy 'Freaked' and a 2020 Frank Zappa documentary. Advertisement Michael Patrick Thornton (Lucky) easily has the most stage experience of the trio here. The actor, improviser, writer and director recently starred opposite Jessica Chastain in Jamie Lloyd's production of 'The Doll House.' Other notable roles of his include 'Macbeth' (alongside Daniel Craig) and 'Obliteration.' He's also appeared on TV in 'Private Practice,' 'The Good Doctor' and 'NCIS.' Big stars on and off Broadway There's never a shortage of star power in midtown Manhattan (and downtown). If you're hoping to see a film or TV icon live onstage, here are just five shows featuring household names currently running on The Great White Way and elsewhere in the Big Apple. • Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Othello' Advertisement • George Clooney in 'Good Night and Good Luck' • Kieran Culkin, Bill Burr and Bob Odenkirk in 'Glengarry Glen Ross' • Leslie Odom Jr. in 'Hamilton' • John Krasinski in 'Angry Alan' Advertisement Want to catch a concert or two, too? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
