Smokey Joe's Cafe Broadway Original Cast
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. Full synopsis
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Brenda Braxton, who earned a 1995 Tony Award nomination for her performance in the Broadway musical revue Smokey Joe's Cafe, has an illustrious career that includes starring as Velma Kelly in Chicago and notable roles in Jelly's Last Jam, Cats, Legs Diamond, and the original production of Dreamgirls. more...
(Understudy)
(For Michael Park)
(For Michael Park)
Bobby Daye, who boasts an impressive Broadway resume including roles in The Color Purple and Shrek, was a standout performer in Smokey Joe's Cafe. more...
DeLee Lively, renowned for her role in "Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller" (2002), has also captivated audiences in "Laverne & Shirley" and "20 Minute Workout." more...
Louis St. Louis, renowned for his contributions to the musical "Grease," showcased his songwriting prowess in Smokey Joe's Cafe, bringing his rich musical background to the celebrated revue. more...
(Understudy)
(For Adrian Baile)
(For Adrian Baile)
Kevyn Morrow, who has an impressive Broadway resume including original cast roles in Dreamgirls and appearances in shows like The Scarlet Pimpernel, also graced the stage in Smokey Joe's Cafe. more...
(Understudy)
(For Brenda Braxton)
(For Brenda Braxton)
April Nixon, who graced the stage in Smokey Joe's Cafe, made her Broadway debut in Cats in 1982 and has since showcased her versatile talent in numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. more...
Michael Park, who was part of the Original Cast of Smokey Joe's Café, has an extensive career including notable roles on Broadway such as Gooper in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Billy in Carousel, as well as an Emmy-winning performance on "As The World Turns." more...
See awards and nominations on the Smokey Joe's Cafe page
Other productions of Smokey Joe's Cafe
- 1996 West End — London Production · Cast
- 2018 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
Production Team
Timothy Hunter Lighting Designer
Heidi Landesman Scenic Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Steve Margoshes Orchestrator
Joey McKneely Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Randy Houston Mercer Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
Jerry Zaks Director
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