Five Guys Named Moe 1990

Ages: 8+
Opened: October 22, 1990
Closing: unknown

Five Guys Named Moe - 1990 - West End History , Info & More

Lyric Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue London

Five Guys Named Moe uses the music of Louis Jordan and other r&b/blues/jazz artists from the 1940s-1950s. Jordan, known as "The King of the Jukebox," was one of music's first crossover artists, topping both the R&B and mainstream pop charts numerous times throughout his career. Jordan is also known for pioneering "jump blues," a mix of jazz, blues and boogie-woogie music.

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Five Guys Named Moe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Five Guys Named Moe have there been?
Five Guys Named Moe has had 6 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1990, West End which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1992, West End which opened in 1995 and West End which opened in 2017.
What awards has Five Guys Named Moe been nominated for?
Five Guys Named Moe has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Charles Augins, Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for Clarke Peters, and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Charles Augins.
What awards has Five Guys Named Moe won?
Five Guys Named Moe has won several awards, including the Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Charles Augins. It also won the Best Entertainment category at the Olivier Awards for Clarke Peters. Additionally, Charles Augins received the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for his work on the show.

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