May 20-June 12, 2016
PWYC-Thursday, June 2

Broadway’s longest running musical revue

Leiber and Stoller virtually invented rock ‘n’ roll, and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. In an idealized ‘50’s setting, the classic themes of love won, lost, and imagined blend with slice-of-life emotions. Featuring nearly

40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE isn’t just great pop music - it’s compelling musical theatre. Featuring such hits as: Stand By Me, Yakety Yak, On Broadway, Jailhouse Rock, and Fools Fall in Love.

Directed by Micheal O'Hara
Musically Directed by Terry O'Hara
Choreography by Eric Clausell

Program

STARRING

Melanie Gladstone
Ashanti Proctor
Jermaine Lindsay
Ashley Jackson
Nancy Hebert
Eric Clausell
Bruce Haasl
Loucas Curry
Kawika Huston

REVIEWS

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Tacoma Little Theatre is holding auditions for its production, Smokey Joe’s Café, directed by Micheal O’Hara, choreographed by Eric Clausell, and musically directed by Terry O’Hara. Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 26th and Monday, July 27th. THIS SHOW PERFORMS IN MAY AND JUNE OF 2016.

Leiber and Stoller virtually invented rock 'n' roll, and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. In an idealized '50's setting, the classic themes of love won, lost and imagined blend with slice-of-life emotions. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE isn't just great pop music - it's compelling musical theatre. Featuring such hits as: “Stand By Me”, “Yakety Yak”, “On Broadway”, “Jailhouse Rock”, and “Fools Fall in Love”.

Roles are available for 5 men and 4 women. Please prepare at least 16 bars of a song, an accompanist will be provided.

Auditions will be held Sunday, July 26th & Monday, July 27th at Tacoma Little Theatre. Audition appointments will be set between the times of 6:00pm-9:00pm on Sunday and 7:00pm-10:00pm on Monday. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, July 29th. There are no youth roles in this production.

To reserve an audition time, email us here, or call our Box Office at (253) 272-2281. Please provide: your name, phone number, email address, preferred audition time, and playable age.

Once cast, Smokey Joe’s Café will run from Friday, May 20, 2016 to Sunday, June 12, 2016.