Michael Imperioli to Star in Chicken

Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli will star in the world premiere of Mike Batistick’s Chicken, to play Studio Dante, February 28-March 31. The production, to be directed by Nick Sandow, will open on March 10.

The show will also star Sharon Angela, Raul Aranas, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, EJ Carroll, and Lazaro Perez. The creative team includes resident designers Victoria Imperioli (sets and costumes) and Tony Gioavanetti (sound).

The play focuses on Wendell (Carroll), a stressed-out Bronx resident who takes in a rooster to train for an illegal cockfight in an effort to get some money together. Batistick’s other plays include Port Authority Throw Down, Ponies, and Flag.

Imperioli is the co-founder of Studio Dante. His New York stage credits include Aven’ U Boys, Displaced Persons, and Half Deserted. He is best known for his Emmy-winning role as Christopher on HBO’s The Sopranos.