Tommy Mottola is slated to produce.
Both actors costarred in the 1993 film, which Palminteri wrote.
In 2007, Palminteri broughtA Bronx Taleback to the stage as, once again, a one-man show.
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Its a Bronx boys dream come true forA Bronx Tale, The Musicalto move to Broadway!
Palminteri, who will write the book for the new musical, said in a statement.
InA Bronx Tale, The Musicalwe do all three.
Alan Menken will compose the music forA Bronx Talemusical, with Glenn Slater writing the lyrics.
Menkens resume includesBeauty and the Beast,Newsies,Little Shop of Horrors, andSister Act.
Slater previously wrote the lyrics for BroadwaysSchool of Rock,Sister Act, andLittle Mermaid.
A Bronx Tale, The Musicalwill open on Dec. 1 with previews beginning Nov. 3.
Tickets go on sale June 24 atTelecharge.
Casting is expected to be announced soon.
