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Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre

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Drury Lane Theatre presents Smokey Joe's Cafe, the musical revue celebrating the renowned musical duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Smokey Joe's Cafe is directed and choreographed by internationally-acclaimed director Marcia Milgrom Dodge and runs now through October 23, 2016 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The Press Opening is Thursday, September 8 at 8:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The cast of Smokey Joe's Cafe includes Justin Keyes, Carrie Abernathy, Sean Blake, Donica Lynn, Meghan Murphy, Amy Orman, Tyrone Robinson, Chris Sams and Will Skrip.

The creative team for Smokey Joe's Cafe includes Kevin Depinet (Scenic Design), Sully Ratke (Costume Design), Paul Miller (Lighting Design) and Ryan Hickey (Sound Design). Michael Baxter is the Associate Director/Choreographer and Lucia Lombardi is the Production Stage Manager.

The longest running musical revue in Broadway history, Smokey Joe's Cafe is making its Drury Lane debut this season. Showcasing 39 pop standards, including rock'n'roll and blues anthems written by legendary duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Smokey Joe's Cafe is guaranteed to keep you humming old favorites all night long. Smokey Joe's Cafe features jukebox hits such as "Yakety Yak," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Stand By Me," and is recommended for ages 5 and up. Smokey Joe's Cafe premiered in 1995 and received seven Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

For tickets and more information, visit DruryLaneTheatre.com.

Photo Credit: Brett Beiner

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Carrie Abernathy

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Donica Lynn

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Justin Keyes, Chris Sams, Tyrone L. Robinson and Sean Blake

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Justin Keyes, Chris Sams, Tyrone L. Robinson, Will Skrip and Sean Blake

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Justin Keyes, Sean Blake, Will Skrip and Tyrone L. Robinson

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Meghan Murphy

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Sean Blake, Justin Keyes, Chris Sams and Tyrone L. Robinson

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Will Skrip, Amy Orman, Justin Keyes, Donica Lynn, Sean Blake, Meghan Murphy, Chris Sams, Carrie Abernathy and Tyrone L. Robinson

Photo Flash: First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Drury Lane Theatre Image
Will Skrip, Amy Orman and Justin Keyes






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