Smokey Joe's Cafe 1995 - Articles Page 8

Ages: 6+
Opened: March 2, 1995
Closing: January 16, 2000

Smokey Joe's Cafe - 1995 - Broadway History , Info & More

Virginia Theatre
245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Smokey Joe's Café is the hottest joint in town. This Tony Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a fast-paced nostalgic trip through 39 of rock-and-roll's greatest hits from "Stand by Me" and "Fools Fall in Love" to "Spanish Harlem" and "Yakety Yak." Award-winning Director Robert Barry Fleming returns to Center REP where he previously helmed such REP hits as Ain't Misbehavin', All Shook Up, and She Loves Me.

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Jerry Herman Ring Theatre 2009-10 Season
by Beau Higgins - Jul 20, 2009


A season ticket subscription is available that includes Smokey Joe's Café, Hamlet, Almost, Maine, Baby with the Bathwater, and Rent. Camelot: In Concert is available as a special add-on to the season subscription. Subscription prices for the five show season are: Weekdays and Matinees: $68 regular admission / $60 seniors. Friday and Saturdays: $80 regular admission/ $68 seniors. Camelot:In Concert reduced price tickets for season subscribers are Weekdays and Matinees: $18 regular admission/$16 seniors. Friday and Saturdays: $22 regular admission/$18 seniors.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Broadway/San Diego Announces 33rd Season With SPAMALOT, THE LION KING & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 2, 2009


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, is delighted to announce its 33rd Season of great theatre. This year, more importantly than ever, theatre lives up to its promise to take us away and teach us about life, love and other cultures - whether they are in Africa, uptown Manhattan, the Ivy League or fantastic & funny alternate realities! Take an 'Escapation/PLAYcation' with the entire family and discover the theatrical royalty the 2009-2010 Season offers.

Jerry Herman Ring Theatre 2009-10 Season
by Beau Higgins - Jun 24, 2009


A season ticket subscription is available that includes Smokey Joe's Café, Hamlet, Almost, Maine, Baby with the Bathwater, and Rent. Camelot: In Concert is available as a special add-on to the season subscription. Subscription prices for the five show season are: Weekdays and Matinees: $68 regular admission / $60 seniors. Friday and Saturdays: $80 regular admission/ $68 seniors. Camelot:In Concert reduced price tickets for season subscribers are Weekdays and Matinees: $18 regular admission/$16 seniors. Friday and Saturdays: $22 regular admission/$18 seniors.

WICKED, 'HEIGHTS', RENT & More Hits Featured in Broadway/San Diego's 2009-2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Feb 17, 2009


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, is announce its 33rd Season of great theatre. This year, more importantly than ever, theatre lives up to its promise to take us away and teach us about life, love and other cultures whether they are in Africa, uptown Manhattan, the Ivy League or fantastic & funny alternate realities! Take an ?Escapation/PLAYcation? with the entire family and discover the theatrical royalty the 2009-2010 Season offers.

Showcase of New Musicals Tour London and Beyond Starting in March
by Robert Diamond - Feb 7, 2009


Following their sell-out debut in the autumn, this acclaimed revue of new musical theatre writing, featuring music from over twenty new musicals from around the world, is preparing to embark upon a UK Regional Tour. The A STAGE KINDLY new musical theatre initiative offers composers a chance to have their new musicals introduced to the London stage, and gives theatre enthusiasts a chance to experience future hit shows before anyone else.

Leiber and Stoller's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 'Shimmies' at Noho's El Portal 12/10
by Eddie Varley - Nov 6, 2008


Weddington Street Productions in association with Corky Hale Productions presents Leiber and Stoller's award winning musical Smokey Joe's Café with an all star cast and orchestra on the Mainstage of the historic El Portal in North Hollywood (NoHo). The show previews on Dec. 10,11,12 with a gala premiere opening on Saturday, December 13.

'Black 2: Broadway' Returns With Performances by Crosby, Bailey, and More 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2008


Black 2: Broadway, the acclaimed production celebrating the contributions of performers of color in the arts, returns with its final production of 2008. Celebrating the life and work of Broadway Veterans BJ Crosby & Adrian Bailey, this exciting evening will feature performances by Broadway's Chuck Cooper, Marva Hicks, Ebony Jo-Ann, Tina Fabrique, Alyson Williams, The Broadway Boys, Chester Gregory, Multi Award Winning Recording Artist Tonex (currently spelled: 'TON3X') and many more on Monday, November 3rd at The Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture located in Harlem.

WEST SIDE STORY Cast Announced! Cavenaugh, Olivo, Green, Akram and More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2008


The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.

'Black 2: Broadway' Returns With Performances by Crosby, Bailey, and More 11/3
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008


Black 2: Broadway, the acclaimed production celebrating the contributions of performers of color in the arts, returns with its final production of 2008. Celebrating the life and work of Broadway Veterans BJ Crosby & Adrian Bailey, this exciting evening will feature performances by Broadway's Chuck Cooper, Marva Hicks, Ebony Jo-Ann, Tina Fabrique, Alyson Williams, The Broadway Boys, Chester Gregory, Multi Award Winning Recording Artist Tonex (currently spelled: 'TON3X') and many more on Monday, November 3rd at The Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture located in Harlem.

Brenda Braxton Returns to 'Chicago' on Aug. 12th
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2008


On Tuesday, August 12, the CHICAGO company is pleased to welcome back Brenda Braxton to the role of merry murderess Velma Kelly.

Brenda Braxton Returns to 'Chicago' on Aug. 12th
by Victoria Myers - Aug 8, 2008


On Tuesday, August 12, the CHICAGO company is pleased to welcome back Brenda Braxton to the role of merry murderess Velma Kelly.

Primary Stages To Honor LuPone At Gala 10/27
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 30, 2008


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), Off-Broadway's preeminent theater company, will honor Tony Award-winning actress Patti LuPone and The Baruch-Routh-Frankel-Viertel Group at this year's Primary Stages 24th Anniversary Gala Benefit to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (109 East 42nd Street) on Monday, October 27, 2008.

Photo Coverage: 'The After Party' with Arbender Robinson & Ariel Sinclair
by Mark Rupp - Jan 19, 2008


On Friday January 18, 'The After Party' welcomed Arbender Robinson of The Little Mermaid and 2002 Miss Fire Island Ariel Sinclair to the weekly bash at the West Bank Café

Arbender Robinson & Ariel Sinclair Join 'The After Party' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2008


Tonight, Friday January 18, 'The After Party' welcomes Arbender Robinson of The Little Mermaid and 2002 Miss Fire Island Ariel Sinclair to the weekly bash at the West Bank Café

Hackford to Direct 'Leap of Faith' Musical set for 07/08
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2006


Award winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford will make his Broadway debut as director of the new musical, Leap of Faith, to premiere in the 2007-2008 season.

Smokey Joe's Cafe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Smokey Joe's Cafe have there been?
Smokey Joe's Cafe has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1995, Broadway which opened in 1995, West End which opened in 1996 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has Smokey Joe's Cafe been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Joey McKneely , Best Direction of a Musical for Jerry ZaksBest Lighting Design for Frederic H. Mayerson and Best Lighting Design for Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre/Gordon Davidson.
What awards has Smokey Joe's Cafe been nominated for?
Smokey Joe's Cafe has been nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Broadway Musical.

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