Smokey Joe’s Café

By Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller at The 5th Avenue Theatre

2004

Directed by Bill Berry
Musical Direction by R.J. Tancioco
Choreography by Jane Lanier

"Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller" is a record-breaking Broadway sensation, having earned both Grammy® and Tony Award® nominations. This iconic musical revue holds the distinction of being Broadway's longest-running, featuring a remarkable collection of 40 of the most timeless songs from the last century. These include unforgettable classics like "On Broadway," "Stand by Me," "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Love Potion No. 9," "Spanish Harlem," "Yakety Yak," and "Charlie Brown," all paying homage to the brilliant songwriting duo, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Their prolific songwriting gave rise to a string of hits for legendary performers such as Elvis Presley, Ben E. King, The Coasters, and The Drifters.

With its diverse catalog, "Smokey Joe’s Cafe" encapsulates the humor, passion, and heartbreak of everyday existence. This timeless Seattle production starred an ensemble to the city’s finest singer/actors.