Garfield Hts. Little Theater
Is happy to announce its 2008-9 Season
"Smokey Joe's Cafe -
The Songs of Leiber and Stoller"
(Studio theater)
November 7, 8,14,15,16,21,22 and 23
Directed by: JT Buck
Choreography: Nicci Cassara
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
Leiber
and Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock 'n' roll, and
now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment
that illuminates a golden age of American culture. In an idealized
'50's setting, the classic themes of love won, lost and imagined blend
with hilarious set-pieces and slice-of-life emotions. Featuring nearly
40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE isn't just
great pop music - it's compelling musical theatre.
The 38 songs
performed by the musical's cast of fourteen performers include a series
of hits forged in the memory of the era, including "Hound Dog," "On
Broadway," "Charlie Brown," "Love Potion #9," "Jailhouse Rock," "There
Goes My Baby," "Yakety Yak," "Kansas City," "Spanish Harlem," "Poison
Ivy" and "Stand By Me." But the true genius of the Leiber/Stoller
collaboration becomes evident as the lesser-known material takes its
place proudly beside the hits and fills out the production with a
series of musical surprises that keep the production speeding along.
"Fools"
a Neil Simon comedy (studio theater)
March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 2009
"Joseph and his Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat"
(main Stage)
May 29, 30, 31 June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2009
For tickets and information for any of the shows call
216-581-7554