Words and Music by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stroller

Directed by Vanessa Brooke Agnes
Music Direction by Ross Edward Bell
Choreography by Demitrius McClendon (ImagineJoy)

Leiber and Stoller are two of the biggest songwriters in rock 'n' roll history and their songs provide the baseline for this electrifying musical revue of the songs the shaped the American soundscape in the 1950s. SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: THE MUSIC OF LEIBER AND STOLLER is the Grammy® Award-winning and Tony Award®-nominated musical that throws together show-stopping hits like On Broadway, Stand by Me, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, Love Potion No. 9, Spanish Harlem, Yakety Yak and Charlie Brown, while celebrating the humor, passion, and heartbreak of everyday life.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

At this time, Lyric Arts is requiring masks be worn at all times and that all attendees provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test completed within the last 72 hours in addition to a photo ID upon arrival at the theater. More information on our COVID-19 Policies can be found here: CURRENT LYRIC ARTS COVID-19 POLICIES.

Tickets range from $32–42. Please visit the Ticket Information section of our website for more details. 

A high-energy 1950s rock 'n' roll revue. Appropriate for all ages. For a preview of what to expect from the show, please visit our What Audiences Should Know guide. Note: As a courtesy to our patrons, children under the age of 5 will not be admitted.

To ensure a Sign Language-interpreted performance on April 24, please request accommodations by April 10, 2022. For more information on our ASL seating policies and other accessibility services, please visit our Accessibility page.

CAST:
Samatha Buckley
Camryn Buelow
Curtis Burton
Michael Burton
Audrey Johnson
Bradley Johnson
Alexhannah Joson
Uchenna Korus
Martinoa Mayotte
Jaclyn McDonald
Abilene Olson
Chris Owusu
Antonia Perez
Marley Ritchie
Eric Romero

ARTISTIC STAFF:
Vanessa Brooke Agnes, Director
Ross Edward Bell, Music Director
Shannon Elliott, Lighting Designer
Michaela Lochen, Properties Designers
Emily Ludewig, Production Crew
Anna Murphy, Rehearsal and Performance Accompanist
Demetrius McClendon (ImagineJoy), Choreographer
Kate Peters, Stage Manager
Caitlin Quinn, Costume Designer
Sadie Ward, Scenic Designer
Dallas Williams, Assistant Stage Manager
Julie Zumsteg, Sound Designer