Smokey Joe's Cafe Revival Coming- Page 2

[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.

[Jarethan]

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.

 

 

[Jarethan]

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.

 

 

[Mr Roxy]

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.

[RippedMan]

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? 

[RippedMan]

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? 

[adamgreer]

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

[BobBenson]

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

[Copperfield2]

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?

[yfs]

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. 

[DramaTeach]

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.

 

[Different Drum]

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.

[Clyde15]

Posted: 1/10/16 at 11:30pm

[Clyde15]

Posted: 1/10/16 at 11:30pm

I guess this Equity notice confirms the Smokey Joe's revival

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/11/16 at 11:07am

No one can replace BJ Crosby and Pattie D"Arcy

[BroadwayBeebe]

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.

[Jarethan]

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.

 

[¿Macavity?]

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!!!

[Valentina3]

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. 

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 5/26/16 at 5:41pm

It is without a doubt still happening! I'm sure a cast list will be out soon.

[mar6411]

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.

[ACL2006]

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.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 8/22/16 at 3:02pm

Does this mean something?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJaqqcEBmZB/

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/22/16 at 3:04pm

!!!!!!

[abbagirl]

Posted: 8/22/16 at 3:07pm

I assume that's for the announced developmental lab:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/John-Rando-Will-Helm-SMOKEY-JOES-CAFE-Developmental-Lab-This-Fall-20160720