Press

"In addition, a highlight among the cast is Michael Deaner portraying Young Calogero. An audience favorite is his scene stealing performance of "I Like It" in Act One. Received by thunderous applause, I seriously thought there was going to be a mid-show standing ovation. You can tell the cast was so proud of him, too."

Broadway World Review of A Bronx Tale at the Engeman Theater

"His counterpart, the nine-year- old Calogero played by Michael Deaner, is adorable, but with a street wise edge, not an easy task for a kid to play. Deaner infuses so much joy into his songs it is infectious."

Huntington Times Review of A Bronx Tale at the Engeman Theater

"Michael Deaner, a gifted child actor and spectacular singer, brings a streetwise edge and infectious energy to his role as the Young Calogero. His noteworthy rendition of “I Like It,” joined by the DooWop Group and the Ensemble, was a real showstopper! He revealed his spot-on comedic skills during the hilarious song “Roll ‘em,” where the precocious nine-year-old learns to shoot craps."

Smithtown Matters Review of A Bronx Tale and the Engeman Theater