Five Guys Named Moe at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Dates: 3/5/2025 - 4/6/2025
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1012 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 9413661505
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents “Five Guys Named Moe,” with book by Clarke Peters and lyrics and music by Louis Jordan and others. (Directed by Jim Weaver.) An exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer Louis Jordan, “Five Guys Named Moe” features incredible dance numbers and a wonderful musical score. The hero, Nomax, is broke and his lovely Lorraine has left him. As he listens to the radio at 5 a.m., five guys named Moe appear and encourage Nomax to turn his life around and tell Lorraine that he loves her. Runs from March 5-April 6, 2025. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays-Sundays; all performances take place in WBTT’s Donelly Theatre (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota).
Authors
- Alex J. Kramer
- Bill Davis
- Billy Austin
- Browley Bri
- Buddy Bernier
- Busby Meyers
- C. Singleton
- Clarke Peters
- Claude Demetrius
- Dallas Bartley
- Denver Darling
- Dick Adams
- Don Wolf
- Dr. Walt Merrick
- Ellis Walsh
- Fleecie Moore
- Hy Heath
- Jerry Breslen
- Jimmy Van Heusen
- Jo Greene
- Joan Whitney
- Joe Willoughby
- Johnny Burke
- Johnny Lange
- Jon Hendricks
- Joseph Meyer
- Larry Wynn
- Leo Hickman
- Lora Lee (i)
- Louis Jordan
- Milton Gabler
- Morry Lasco
- R. McCoy
- Robert D. Emmerich
- Sam Theard
- Sid Robin
- Spencer Lee
- Vaughn Horton
Tony Awards and Nominations for Five Guys Named Moe
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Best Musical |
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) was founded in December 1999 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates African American history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development of a dynamic group of aspiring artists and builds self-esteem in youth of color. Tax-deductible gifts from generous individuals, businesses, and foundations underwrite WBTT's annual operating budget. Your support helps to keep tickets affordable as well as provides funds to mentor new local talent and to develop high-quality productions. In addition, your gifts allow us to offer theater experiences to an underserved population. If you believe in the purpose of our mission, then we hope you will support us financially to ensure our mission is achieved.
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