The company, directed by Philip Wm McKinley, features Sorvino (Tony) as well as Lisa Vroman (Rosabella), Ivan Jernandez (Joe), Leah Hocking (Cleo), Karen Murphy (Marie); Paul Castree (Jake), Andrew Drost (Ciccio), Eddie Korbich (Doctor), John Scherer (Herman), Matthew Surapine (Giuseppe), Bill Ryall (Cashier/Postman), Matt Bailey (Clem), Ryan Silverman (Al) and Bruce Winant (Pasquale).
Fella will officially open March 7. The limited engagement, which plays in repertory with La Bohème and Lysistrata, ends March 25. (For the March 4 matinee only, the role of Tony will be played by T. Doyle Leverett.)
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Paul Sorvino has appeared on Broadway in Bajour, Mating Dance, An American Millionaire, Wheelbarrow Closers and The Championship Season, earning a Tony Award nomination for his work in the latter. His film credits include "Dick Tracy," "Goodfellas," "Nixon," "Romeo + Juliet," "The Cooler" and "That Championship Season." New York City Opera productions are presented at the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center (63rd Street and Columbus Avenue). Tickets, priced $16-$120, are available by calling (212) 721-6500. Visit www.nycopera.com for more information.