Jerry Leiber News

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE in Concert Will Be Performed at Music Theatre Wichita This Month

by Stephi Wild — April 17, 2021

This fast-moving concert features songs written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who created hit tunes for some of the greatest recording artists of the era.

Photo Coverage: Inside New Albany High School's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

by Jerri Shafer — April 13, 2021

Through the hit songs of writers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Smokey Joe's Cafe tells the story of American rock and roll's Golden Age.

Photo Coverage: First look at New Albany High School's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

by Jerri Shafer — April 9, 2021

Through the hit songs of writers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Smokey Joe's Cafe tells the story of American rock and roll's Golden Age.

Pleasant Valley Productions Announces Season Lineup of Outdoor Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2021

Pleasant Valley Productions has announced the season line up, with performances beginning May 22nd, 2021.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 2- SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — March 2, 2021

On this day in 1995, the Leiber and Stoller musical revue Smokey Joe's Cafe opened on Broadway!

Music Theatre Wichita Announces Seven Shows As Part of 2021 Season

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2021

Music Theatre Wichita has announced its upcoming 2021 season, featuring 7 productions from April to November.

Billy Stritch, Tommy Tune and More Featured in AN 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF SONGWRITER MIKE STOLLER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 23, 2020

On December 31 at 7 pm ET, 92Y will ring in 2021 with the streaming premiere An 80th Birthday Celebration of Songwriter Mike Stoller, a Lyrics & Lyricists Special Event from 2013.

Don McLean Releases New Album 'Still Playin' Favorites'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 23, 2020

Don McLean pays homage to American music with his new covers album, Still Playin’ Favorites, released today through Time Life.

Queen's Brian May Raising Money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 20, 2020

After several mysterious teases on social media, Queen legend Brian May has now confirmed the upcoming release of what he calls a ‘kick a**’ track’; one he has produced and that’s performed by sensational singers WOMAN and accompanied by May’s guitar.

VIDEO: Mazz Murray, Kerry Ellis, Gina Murray and Anna Jane-Casey Team Up With Brian May on 'I'm A Woman'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2020

After several mysterious teases on social media, Queen legend Brian May has now confirmed the upcoming release of what he calls a 'kick a**' track'; one he has produced and that's performed by sensational singers WOMAN and accompanied by May's guitar.

Al Kasha, Academy Award and Tony Nominated Composer and Songwriter, Dies at 83

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 15, 2020

Oscar winning and Tony nominated composer and songwriter Al Kasha passed away today, September 14th, in Los Angeles.

VIDEO: Watch a SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Reunion on Stars in the House

by Nicole Rosky — September 1, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Reunion with Brenda Braxton and more!

GRAMMY Museum Releases Two Songwriters Hall Of Fame Programs From Archive

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 10, 2020

The GRAMMY Museum® announced today it will release two Songwriters Hall of Fame programs from its archive while the Museum in Los Angeles is closed until further notice in light of COVID-19

Steve Tyrell & Band Perform 6-feet Apart From Monteverdi Tuscany

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2020

On April 25th, Grammy Award-winning producer, singer and longtime Artist in Residence at Monteverdi Tuscany will perform a backyard concert from his home in Los Angeles with all band members stationed more than 6-feet apart from each other.

Grammy Winner Steve Tyrell Returns To The McCallum

by David Green — March 4, 2020

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell has reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern audiencea?"and he's been a McCallum favorite for more than 15 years! Through the generosity of Rich and Judy Billings, he'll return to Palm Desert at 8:00 pm, Friday, March 27.