Cast Announced for the New York Return of Smokey Joe's Cafe
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The New York-bound production of Smokey Joe's Cafe has announced casting for the Stage 42 revival this summer. The nine-member ensemble is led by director-choreographer Joshua Bergasse and is set to begin performances on July 6 with an opening night on July 22. Prior to the New York production, the show will play at the Ogunquit Playhouse from May 16-June 9.
Smokey Joe's Cafe will feature Dwayne Cooper (Motown), Emma Degerstedt (Desperate Measures), John Edwards (Jersey Boys), Dionne D. Figgins (Hot Feet), Nicole Vanessa Ortiz (Spamilton), Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots), Jelani Remy (The Lion King), Max Sangerman (Blue Man Group), and Alysha Umphress (On The Town).
With soulful ballads rooted in blues, legendary songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller's songs are described as illuminating the wide range of the human experience, celebrating the humor, passion, and heartbreak that infuse everyday lives. Smokey Joe's Cafe features more than 30 classic songs including "Stand by Me," "I'm a Woman," "Hound Dog," "Fools Fall in Love," and more. The show was co-conceived by Stephen Helper and Jack Viertel.
Smokey Joe's Cafe features scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Alejo Vietti, lighting design by Jeff Croiter, sound design by Peter Fitzgerald, original vocal arrangements by Chapman Roberts, and orchestrations by Steve Margoshes and Sonny Paladino. The show was co-conceived by Stephen Helper and Jack Viertel.
