Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

[levinb]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:04am

There's been rumblings of this happening for a while. But now it seems like there is finally some evidence that money is starting to be raised. 

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1660661/000166066115000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml

 

Updated On: 12/23/15 at 10:04 AM

[Stew123]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:12am

Impressive detective work.  And there's no point in a revival of this show, especially with Motown coming back.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:14am

Stew123 said: "Impressive detective work.  And there's no point in a revival of this show, especially with Motown coming back."

 

Because as everyone knows 2 Broadway shows with a majority African American cast running at the same time is just a no-no. Amirite?

 

 

 

Updated On: 12/23/15 at 10:14 AM

[Kad]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:17am

Er, I imagine it's because a lot of the catalogue of Smokey Joe's is represented with both Motown AND Beautiful.

[Stew123]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:20am

CarlosAlberto is not even worth a response.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:25am

Stew123 said: "CarlosAlberto is not even worth a response.

 

As Hamilton22 would say: THE LULZ

 

[Hamilton22]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:26am

I got u boo!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 11:32am

Agree Stew

 

It would not be be BWW with out a comment like that.I was never a fan of someone trying to lay guilt on everyone but you go with what ya got

 

By the way, we saw the original and even have the DVD of it. It had , as I remember , a small cast and not many African Americans . I therefore have no idea what the race factor has to do with this or any show for that matter. I judge by a performers talent. 

 

Updated On: 12/23/15 at 11:32 AM

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 11:42am

Mr Roxy said: "I therefore have no idea what the race factor has to do with this or any show for that matter."

 

It's because CarlosAlberto's favorite pastime is finding racism where there is none.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 12:33pm

Do Motown and Smokey Joe's even share a song in common between the two? I'm not seeing one.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 12:48pm

I do not think there is

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 2:22pm

Saw this show and was bored and wanted to leave..Wouldn't waste $1 on this show

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 2:28pm

ClydeBarrow said: "Mr Roxy said: "I therefore have no idea what the race factor has to do with this or any show for that matter."

 

 It's because CarlosAlberto's favorite pastime is finding racism where there is none."

 

No it's not. My favorite pastime is laying pipe. And my post was a friggin' joke...such a group of uptight ninnies on this board. Pull the wedgies out your asses.

 

 

 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 2:31pm

Guess we will count that as a no. Had a very good run so this is very surprising.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 2:46pm

Wait, how are people not more blown away by someone locating a freaking SEC securities form that might foreshadow a Broadway revival? I am floored.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 3:14pm

Yeah. I am extremely impressed. I meant to praise the OP earlier.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 5:18pm

CarlosAlberto said: "No it's not. My favorite pastime is laying pipe. And my post was a friggin' joke...such a group of uptight ninnies on this board. Pull the wedgies out your asses."

 

Via Urban Dictionary: "Laying pipe is simply ****ing the hell out of a girl." Didn't know you were into girls! L'chaim!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 5:21pm

Gold star for Cinders

 

If it was a joke, there are a lot of similar jokes by others on the board. Since it is Christmas and in the interest of spreading good cheer, I will take you at your word Mr C.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 5:31pm

CindersGolightly said: "CarlosAlberto said: "No it's not. My favorite pastime is laying pipe. And my post was a friggin' joke...such a group of uptight ninnies on this board. Pull the wedgies out your asses."

 

 

 

Via Urban Dictionary: "Laying pipe is simply ****ing the hell out of a girl." Didn't know you were into girls! L'chaim!

 

Laying pipe is laying pipe regardless of who your laying the pipe with....get a clue and but a vowel and STFU while you are at it.....

 

[tazber]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 7:11pm

It's a fun show, but I'm really not that interested in seeing it on Broadway again.

 

There are a many other revues I would love to see revived instead.

 

 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 7:13pm

Totally agree. Put it @ NWS and it might make it.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 7:48pm

Eh.  I really didn't find the original show very interesting.  I think it's success could be credited to the nostalgia of a generation as it didn't really add much creativity or innovation (e.g. Ain't Misbehavin'.  What really held my attention was the wonderful talent of the cast, but I never had the urge to see it again or even listen to the cast recording.  It just wasn't my thing.  But given the fact that it surprised everyone with its long run and popularity, perhaps lightning could strike twice.

 

Personally, I'd prefer to see All You Need is Love on Broadway (revue of Lennon/McCartney songs).  I saw the London production and the problem with the show had to do with staging and design.  They attempted to create a bookless story in the staging and the design was fugly.  The arrangements of the songs were extraordinary, however, and they could easily stand on their own without trying to force them into some pointless and ambiguous narrative.  Bring in the creative team behind American Idiot (Michael Mayer, Steven Hoggett, Christine Jones, Andrea Lauer and Kevin Adams) and you could potentially have a smashing revue.

[levinb]

Posted: 12/23/15 at 8:28pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Wait, how are people not more blown away by someone locating a freaking SEC securities form that might foreshadow a Broadway revival? I am floored.

As much as I appreciate the praise, it really wasn't that hard. Was bored and simply searched Smokey Joe's Cafe Broadway Revival on google. 

You can also use this page to more quickly find such information about any company (broadway or not):

http://www.sec.gov/search/search.htm

 

Updated On: 12/23/15 at 08:28 PM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/28/15 at 4:48pm

Audition notice went up. Starts previews in July, which is odd. Directed by Jerry Zaks. Choreography by Carylye. 

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/28/15 at 7:09pm

so this & Motown on Broadway at the same time? Both will cancel each other out & close by the end of 2016.