# Event Details - **Event Name**: Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a release event with actor and best-selling author Steve Schirripa, discussing his new children's book WILLIEBOY EATS THE WORLD.About this EventModerating this event is Emmy award-winning actor Michael Imperioli. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street.Can’t make the event? ACCESSIBILITY:Strand Book Store is an ADA compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator.ASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by Apr. 6 to request.Please ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred.For further information on accessibility in this space, or to make a request, please contact events@strandbooks.com---------------------------------------------------------------------Sopranos and Blue Bloods star Steve Schirripa gets a delicious and delightful lesson about the wondrous world of food from his dog WillieBoy in this beautifully illustrated picture bookWillieBoy Eats the World is a children’s book that answers the question every parent has asked: what do you tell children who won’t try new things?Actor and best-selling author Steve Schirripa yields center stage to his adorable real-life dachshund WillieBoy in this New York City–based fantasy. It was inspired by the viral videos the two have become famous for, with Steve and WillieBoy chowing down on everything from pizza to churros. In WillieBoy Eats the World, Steve admits that he only eats Italian food because it’s all that he knows—so WillieBoy teaches him the joy of trying Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Korean, and dozens of other delights. WillieBoy promises: “Trust me, my pal, you’ll be glad that I sent ya / On this great big fabulous dining adventure.”The book is co-written by author and journalist Philip Lerman, and illustrated by veteran artist Kirk Parrish. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9f715dc0-032b-11f1-952b-edf25a5ec216-rimg-w580-h740-dc1e1c16-gmir.jpg Steve Schirripa, actor and best-selling author, is best known for his portrayal of the lovable Bobby Bacala on The Sopranos. His most recent bestseller (coauthored with Michael Imperioli and Philip Lerman), Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos, was spun off of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast he hosted with his castmate and buddy Imperioli. Schirripa’s acting credits include the long-running TV series Blue Bloods and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and many films, including What Are the Odds (which won him best supporting actor at the New York Independent Film Festival), Hungry Ghosts, and Hereafter. Schirripa is the author of the New York Times bestseller A Goomba’s Guide to Life and the young adult novel Nicky Deuce: Welcome to the Family, which was made into a film for Nickelodeon starring several of his fellow Sopranos alums. Schirripa is the proud dad of two wonderful women. He resides in New York with his wife Laura. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9f92c870-032b-11f1-ad67-5d201e5d33ca-rimg-w555-h740-dcc2d7e1-gmir.jpg Photo credit: David Imperioli Michael Imperioli is best known for his starring role as Christopher Moltisanti in the acclaimed TV series The Sopranos—which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Emmy Award—and plays a lead role on season two of HBO’s The White Lotus. He wrote five episodes of The Sopranos; was coscreenwriter of the film Summer of Sam, directed by Spike Lee; and was anthologized in The Nicotine Chronicles, edited by Lee Child. Imperioli has appeared in six of Spike Lee’s films and has also acted in films by Martin Scorsese, Abel Ferrara, Walter Hill, Peter Jackson, and the Hughes Brothers. He cohosted the rewatch podcast Talking Sopranos with his Sopranos costar Steve Schirripa, with whom he also penned the best-selling book Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos. Additionally, Imperioli is a singer and guitarist in the band ZOPA, and is the author of the debut novel, The Perfume Burned His Eyes. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/steve-schirripa-michael-imperioli-willieboy-eats-the-world/100001981867979477 - **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Theatre, literary-art, Music, Festivals, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.61, max: 21.68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Strand Book Store - **lat**: 40.73325150000001 - **long**: -73.99095319999999 - **full address**: Strand Book Store, 828 Broadway, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3b998c8d83f4a8cbd4b54ad972702ec28bd75748a21f410cc8b5351b44094618-rimg-w1200-h628-dcdf1931-gmir.png?v=1770362160 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World being held? - **A:** Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World takes place on Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Strand Book Store, 828 Broadway, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World? - **A:** Ticket prices for Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World range from USD 14 to USD 22 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission + Copy of The BookUSD 22 + USD 3 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 14 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World? - **A:** Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World is organized by The Strand Book Store. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Strand Book Store's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Strand Book Store a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Strand Book Store has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Steve Schirripa + Michael Imperioli: WillieBoy Eats the World is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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