Dominic Chianese News

Last night, guests gathered at The Plaza Hotel in New York City for the Nineteenth Annual ASPCA Bergh Ball celebrating the ASPCA's 150th Anniversary.

400 Lucky People Got To See Show Biz History Made Last Night at the Friars Sinatra Celebration and BroadwayWorld was there, check out the photos below.

The Dean of the Friars, Larry King was interviewed by Friar Scribe Bruce Charet at the Friars Club last night and Broadwayworld was on hand to capture shots of the event. Below, peruse our photos of Larry King, Bruce Charet, and more!

On Monday evening, January 11, 2016, Steven Maglio kicks off the Friars Club Sinatra at 100 show, with a popular Sinatra signature song, the title of which is being kept a secret. The only hint Steven Maglio will give is that it's one of the songs in his regular Saturday night show at New York City's Carnegie Club.

SiriusXM hosted a weekend-long celebration of Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday, which included a live broadcast from Patsy's Italian Restaurant in New York City hosted by Steve Tyrell. Check out BroadwayWorld's coverage of the event below!

DINNER WITH THE BOYSf rom beloved actor and writer Dan Lauria (LOMBARDI, 'The Wonder Years' and 'Sullivan & Son') opened last night, May 4, off-Broadway at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W. 42 St.) in New York City. It is produced by Pat Addiss and Olympus Theatricals. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the show's after party!

DINNER WITH THE BOYSf rom beloved actor and writer Dan Lauria (LOMBARDI, 'The Wonder Years' and 'Sullivan & Son') opened last night, May 4, off-Broadway at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W. 42 St.) in New York City. It is produced by Pat Addiss and Olympus Theatricals. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the red carpet arrivals!

If you are a Friar you receive an "Opening Act" email that introduces you to a new member. Sadly, you also get a "Final Curtain" email when a member leaves the stage. In true theater tradition an "After Party" was held for one of the clubs esteemed members in the Frank Sinatra Dining Room last night. It was organized by Actors Fund President and CEO Joseph Benincasa to remember Irv Welzer, a beloved member of the club. With song and story a few of Irv's fellow Friars reminisced. Mayor David Dinkins, Danny Aiello, Bernadette Peters, Dominic Chianese, Mark Simone, Robert Creighton,Carol Skarimbas,Will & Anthony Nunziata, and Stewie Stone all participated in this party, which celebrated a much loved member of the theatre community.

Hilary Swank and Edie Falco were honored last night at the 18th-Annual ASPCA Bergh Ball held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Swank was honored with the ASPCA Compassion Award and Falco with the ASPCA Voice for Animals Award. Lake Bell and Isaac Mizrahi co-emceed the evening. Scroll down for photos!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present 'A Night of Beautiful Music' performed by HBO 'Sopranos' star and 'Godfather' actor Dominic Chianese tonight, April 11, at 7 p.m. Dominic Chianese was born in the borough of the Bronx in New York, the son of a bricklayer. His grandfather immigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy, in 1904 and settled in the Bronx. After a decade of attending college and appearing in Off-Broadway theatre, Chianese attended his first professional acting class at HB Studio in Manhattan, with renowned teacher Walt Witcover. Drama and musical theatre became Chianese's passion. His first Broadway show was 'Oliver!' in 1965. Chianese also played rhythm guitar and sang in local taverns and restaurants to supplement his income.

MSG Entertainment (MSGE) and The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that its sold-out comedy event, Garden of Laughs, raised nearly $1.4 million to aid the Foundation's efforts to make dreams come true for children in need, making it the most successful fundraiser in Garden of Dreams' history.

MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced that various film, television, music and sports stars will serve as presenters at the sold-out Garden of Laughs comedy benefit at the Theater at Madison Square Garden tonight, March 28, 2015.

The show started off with a bang as Steven Maglio was "requested" by Dominic Chianese to introduce the evening. Dominic Chianese, the multi talented actor who is best known for his role as "Junior" in The Sopranos, can also sing (not as in FBI). There were a lot of "family" present for this yearly event at the Friars Club. Good food and good entertainment by fellow Friars were the specials of the day as General Manager Michael Caputo and Food & Beverage Director Giuseppe Tarillo expertly guided the evening. Even Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale) luckily gave a thumbs up!

MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that various film, television, music and sports stars will serve as presenters at the sold-out Garden of Laughs comedy benefit at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present 'A Night of Beautiful Music' performed by HBO 'Sopranos' star and 'Godfather' actor Dominic Chianese on Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Dominic Chianese was born in the borough of the Bronx in New York, the son of a bricklayer. His grandfather immigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy, in 1904 and settled in the Bronx. After a decade of attending college and appearing in Off-Broadway theatre, Chianese attended his first professional acting class at HB Studio in Manhattan, with renowned teacher Walt Witcover. Drama and musical theatre became Chianese's passion. His first Broadway show was 'Oliver!' in 1965. Chianese also played rhythm guitar and sang in local taverns and restaurants to supplement his income.

(PTPA) is pleased to announce its 2015 winter/spring performance line-up. This season's line-up continues to fulfill the PTPA's mission to serve as a cultural center for Long Island by showcasing a broad spectrum of performing arts for the benefit of a wide-ranging audience at affordable prices.

The Jewish Channel will broadcast the third edition of its theater-oriented monthly TV show, 'Row J,' to begin airing on demand today, November 18. Row J' is hosted by TJC correspondent Meredith Ganzman. The executive producer is Brian Scott Lipton.

The Jewish Channel will broadcast the third edition of its theater-oriented monthly TV show, 'Row J,' to begin airing on demand on Tuesday, November 18. Row J' is hosted by TJC correspondent Meredith Ganzman. The executive producer is Brian Scott Lipton.

Friar Stewie Stone in introducing Friar Dominic Chianese said, "if you are a Friar you are not a member of a club, you are a member of a family!"

54 Below recently hosted a special press preview featuring upcoming acts, inluding: Tony® nominee and multiple-MAC Award winner Ann Hampton Callaway (November 23-29); Dominic Chianese; Sara Gettelfinger (November 20); Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan (October 27-November 1, November 7, November 11-13); Martin Moran with special guest star Marin Mazzie (December 3), and Christine Andreas (November 18-22). BroadwayWorld was there for the sneak peek event and you can check out interviews with the full gang and previews from their upcoming shows below!