Cape May Stage Presents Italian Songs of My Childhood With Dominic Chianese 8/9

Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premier Equity theater, is pleased to announce an evening with two-time Emmy nominee Dominic Chianese! Part of Cape May Stage's inaugural Second Stage Broadway Series, Mr. Chianese will present his one-man show, Italian Songs of My Childhood, on Monday, August 9th at the intimate Robert Shackleton Playhouse at the corner of Bank and Lafayette Streets in beautiful downtown Cape May.

While fans will remember Chianese from his role as "Uncle Junior" in HBO's critically-acclaimed series The Sopranos, his career has spanned over fifty years, encompassing roles on stage, the small screen, and the silver screen. Born and raised in the Bronx, Chianese first appeared onstage in the American Savoyards' production of HMS Pinafore in 1952. Since then, he's had roles in such major blockbuster films as The Godfather: Part II, ...And Justice for All, and Dog Day Afternoon, frequently playing stereotypically Italian and mafiosi roles. He has most recently been seen playing "Stewart Zedeck" in FX's new series Damages.

However, in his early years, Chianese found employment as a musician. Before getting the call for The Godfather: Part II, Chianese was working for the Drug Commission of New York as a worker in a rehab center, teaching guitar to women who were serving time for drug-related crimes. His early years in show business were supplemented by playing the guitar and serenading audiences in nursing homes. Inspired by the songs his Neopolitan grandfather sang him as a boy, Chianese brings his first love to Cape May in Italian Songs of My Childhood. Singing such Italian classics as "O Sole Mio", "Core ‘ngrato", and "O Marenariello", he blends his commanding stage presence with an old-world charm that's sure to delight patrons of Cape May Stage.

Part of Cape May Stage's inaugural Second Stage Broadway Series, Italian Songs of My Childhood will run Monday, August 9th at 8:00pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at the corner of Bank & Lafayette Streets in downtown Cape May. Tickets are $50, and include an after party at the Wine Bar at the Washington Inn, Cape May's new hip, relaxing, contemporary meeting place at the corner of Washington and Jefferson Streets. There, you'll have a chance to mingle with Mr. Chianese, while enjoying delicious complimentary finger foods and a well-stocked cash bar. Call (609) 884-1341 for reservations and information or visit the theatre's website, www.capemaystage.com.

Cape May Stage's Second Stage Series is presented through the gracious support of Chris and Dave Clemans.