An invitation-only industry reading of Broadway-bound musical “The Wanderer,” based on the life and music of Dion DiMucci, will take place on Jan. 23 in New York City.
“The Wanderer” is being produced by Jill Menza and Charles Messina, with Stevie Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt newly joining the producing team, in cooperation with Dion DiMucci. The current phase of development focuses on the earlier years of DiMucci’s life and career.
The cast for the reading will include Joshua Bassett as Dion, Olivia Holt as Susan and Diego Andres Rodriguez as Johnny. Additional roles will be read by Tommy Bracco, Stephen Cerf, Sarah Daniels, Morgan Dudley, Billy Finn, Natalie Gallo, Kingsley Leggs, Jess LeProtto, Robin Masella, Janayé McAlpine, Julio Rey, Deandre Sevon, Gabi Stapula, Johnny Tammaro, Joli Tribuzio and Noah Weisberg.
The musical is written by Messina and directed by Kenneth Ferrone. Choreography will be by Sarah O’Gleby, with music direction, orchestrations and arrangements by Sonny Paladino. Casting is by Patrick Goodwin for the Telsey Office.
“The Wanderer” tells the story of Dion, a Bronx-born musician whose career rose to prominence in the late 1950s and 1960s. The musical traces his journey from teenage fame through personal and professional challenges, set to music from the era associated with his career.
Further announcements regarding the future development of “The Wanderer” have not yet been made.
