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#26

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

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.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#27

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/28/15 at 9:35pm

I think this show was of its time. I am probably wrong, and too lazy to research, but I think it opened in a very weak season, got major mileage from the Tony's telecast, and somehow ran for five years. I cannot imagine lightening striking twice, and would expect this to bomb major, unless maybe they put it into the Helen Hayes, where it would have low operating costs.

i would not sit through this show again if someone gave me a fifth row center aisle seat for free, on opening night.

#28

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/28/15 at 9:35pm

I think this show was of its time. I am probably wrong, and too lazy to research, but I think it opened in a very weak season, got major mileage from the Tony's telecast, and somehow ran for five years. I cannot imagine lightening striking twice, and would expect this to bomb major, unless maybe they put it into the Helen Hayes, where it would have low operating costs.

i would not sit through this show again if someone gave me a fifth row center aisle seat for free, on opening night.

#29

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/28/15 at 9:54pm

The only hope would be ultra spectacular staging. Without that, it does not have a prayer. If they are hoping for another Jersey Boys dream on.

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#30

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 12:41am

When's the last time a revue did well on Broadway? I don't mean a juxebox show, but a show with no actual story line, etc. Just songs. I can't see this lasting very long at all. Unless they get some big stars attached. Fantasia?

#31

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 12:41am

When's the last time a revue did well on Broadway? I don't mean a juxebox show, but a show with no actual story line, etc. Just songs. I can't see this lasting very long at all. Unless they get some big stars attached. Fantasia?

#32

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 1:33am

Jarethan said: "I think this show was of its time. I am probably wrong, and too lazy to research, but I think it opened in a very weak season, got major mileage from the Tony's telecast, and somehow ran for five years. I cannot imagine lightening striking twice, and would expect this to bomb major, unless maybe they put it into the Helen Hayes, where it would have low operating costs.







i would not sit through this show again if someone gave me a fifth row center aisle seat for free, on opening night.



The only other new musical that season was Sunset Boulevard (which I believe won book and score by default) so yes. Lead actress had only two nominees that year- Glenn Close and Rebecca Luker. Smokey Joe's didn't win anything, but they did get to do a big number on the telecast. I also remember they won the Grammy that year for Show Album, which they cleverly advertised for years as "Best Musical Grammy Award Winner."

Updated On: 5/30/16 at 01:33 AM

#33

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 8:33am

CarlosAlberto said: "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.

"

LMAO!!!!!!! Thanks. I'm in a public place and I just busted out laughing. Now people are staring. Never thought I'd see the phrase "laying pipe" used on BroadwayWorld.

Updated On: 12/29/15 at 08:33 AM

#34

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 11:16am

It would make more sense to bring back this show to off-Broadway, maybe New World Stages. Is there really an audience for this now? What is the point?

#35

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 11:43am

The point is, I would guess, that the show survived mediocre reviews and went on to have a five year run. The Times couldn't kill it, and neither could the culture vultures. The Tony telecast certainly brought it to the attention of a wider public, but a five year run is not the result of a Tony telecast -- it's the result of an adoring audience that creates word-of-mouth. That audience didn't consist of avid theatergoers, to be sure, but of a general public that had a great time -- for five years, which ain't hay. It's a relatively cheap show to mount, and will have low running costs, so why not? The question is whether that adoring audience has completely aged out of theatergoing, given that the song catalogue they adored was mostly from the late '50s and early '60s. That will be interesting to see. As for the talent on stage, which was extraordinary, they were mostly unknowns and probably will be again, since there isn't a star part that would attract a real star. So it's a good opportunity for letting some really talented people show off what they can do. Personally, I'm up for it, but, then, I remember those songs with a lot of passion.

#36

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 11:53am

RippedMan said: "When's the last time a revue did well on Broadway? I don't mean a juxebox show, but a show with no actual story line, etc. Just songs. I can't see this lasting very long at all. Unless they get some big stars attached. Fantasia?

This is a joke, right? That is clearly After Midnight - revue with the same choreographer starring Fantasia.

#37

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 12/29/15 at 12:16pm

When was the last time a revival of a musical revue did well on Broadway - that's a better question.

#41

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 5/26/16 at 11:21am

Does anyone know if this is still happening or have any information on it? Seems to have gone quiet and previews were scheduled to begin in July.

#42

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 5/26/16 at 4:58pm

BroadwayBeebe said: "Does anyone know if this is still happening or have any information on it? Seems to have gone quiet and previews were scheduled to begin in July.



"I hope not...between this and CATS, I can't imagine a sorrier duo of revivals. Well, at least I won't have to see either one.

#43

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 5/26/16 at 5:24pm

Hahaha, this thread must have zipped right by me in December, I just noticed that I was reading comments from last December! I am a little sad to see that Hamilton22 didn't JUST post, because I've heard nothing from him in months. Come back!!!

#44

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 5/26/16 at 5:25pm

ACL2006 said: "so this & Motown on Broadway at the same time? Both will cancel each other out & close by the end of 2016."



Motown is an 18 week limited run anyway (http://www.motownthemusical.com/ homepage). It's basically the Nation Tour stopping by NYC for a few months before continuing on.

The original production of Smokey closed over 15 years ago after enjoying a wildly successful 5+ year run. I'd think with this creative team, there's definitely a chance of it doing somewhat good and at the very least make way for a new national tour. They need to work on that book though.

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#46

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 5/29/16 at 9:16am

It is without a doubt still happening!

Yesterday I looked at the list of Upcoming Broadway Shows that Playbill has. Smokey Joe's has always been listed under "Announced for the 2016 - 17 Season" with the July 29 preview date. Yesterday it is off the list and listed below in the "In the Works" section with everything a TBA and a note that says "Originally announced to open in summer 2016."

I'm guessing it's not happening.

#47

Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming

Posted: 5/30/16 at 11:24pm

maybe it's being postponed until the Spring due to not being able to secure a theater? Though the Longacre remains empty.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

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