Smokey Joe’s Cafe: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a musical revue that celebrates the music of songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The musical showcases a series of vignettes and musical numbers, each telling a different story and capturing the spirit of the era. The revue includes some of the most iconic songs of the time, such as “Hound Dog,” “Stand by Me,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “On Broadway.”  Smokey Joe’s Cafe offers a nostalgic journey through the golden era of rock and roll.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1994)

Cast Size: 9

Genre: Revue

Setting: 1950s / USA


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1995)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1990s, RevueRock


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