Smokey Joe's Café is the hottest joint in town. This Tony Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a fast-paced nostalgic trip through 39 of rock-and-roll's greatest hits from "Stand by Me" and "Fools Fall in Love" to "Spanish Harlem" and "Yakety Yak." Award-winning Director Robert Barry Fleming more...
Brenda Braxton, who earned a 1995 Tony Award nomination for her performance in the Broadway musical revue Smokey Joe's Cafe, has an illustrious career that includes starring as Velma Kelly in Chicago and notable roles in Jelly's Last Jam, Cats, Legs Diamond, and the original production of Dreamgirls. more...
DeLee Lively, renowned for her role in "Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller" (2002), has also captivated audiences in "Laverne & Shirley" and "20 Minute Workout." more...
Louis St. Louis, renowned for his contributions to the musical "Grease," showcased his songwriting prowess in Smokey Joe's Cafe, bringing his rich musical background to the celebrated revue. more...
Michael Park, who was part of the Original Cast of Smokey Joe's Café, has an extensive career including notable roles on Broadway such as Gooper in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Billy in Carousel, as well as an Emmy-winning performance on "As The World Turns." more...
Awards and Nominations
1995 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Victor Trent Cook was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Brenda Braxton was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: B.J. Crosby was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: DeLee Lively was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Timothy Hunter Lighting Designer
Heidi Landesman Scenic Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Steve Margoshes Orchestrator
Joey McKneely Choreographer
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Tony Meola Sound Designer
Randy Houston Mercer Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
Jerry Zaks Director
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