“Smokey Joe’s Café” February 14, 2009

Shadow Theatre Company presents
Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller
Directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
Musical Director-Michael Williams

Shadow Theatre Company presents the Tony-nominated Broadway smash hit “Smokey Joe’s Café” February 12 through March 14.

Relive rock's glory days as the Tony-nominated Broadway smash brings down the house with chart-toppers by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller. From "There Goes My Baby" and “Jailhouse Rock” all the way to "Spanish Harlem" and "Kansas City," the greatest tunes of the 50's & 60's come alive in a high energy performance that celebrates first kisses and last dances, soulful songs and red-hot rock and roll!

An interview with Hugo Jon Sayles and clips of “Smokey Joe’s Café” can be found at
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $ 26.00 and reservations can be made by calling 720-857-8000 or online at www.shadowtheatre.com $15 on Monday, February 23 and Thursdays (except opening night); $20 Senior Day February 15 performance only.

Hugo Jon Sayles directs the exciting cast of Ashlie Harris, Lynnette Holmes, Shahadah James, Seth Michael, Mark Morgan, Jeffrey Nickelson, Joey Santos, Ciarra Teasley and Theo Wilson.

The Smokey Joe’s Musicians are Sherman Arnold on Drums & Percussion, Keith Ashkins on Bass Guitar, Lee Brown on Saxophone and Pianist, Michael Williams
“Smokey Joe’s Café” Opened on Broadway March 2, 1995 and played 2036 performances in 1996 won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, as much as anyone, invented rock 'n' roll and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. “Smokey Joe’s Café” isn't just great pop music - its compelling musical theatre.

Shadow Theatre Company presents
Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller
Celebrate first kisses and last dances, soulful songs and red-hot rock and roll!
February 12 – March 14 - Thur.\Fri.\Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. Tickets are $26 with group discounts available. $15 Thursdays & Mon., Feb. 23. $20 Senior Day Sun., Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. Call 720-857-8000 for tickets or go online at www.shadowtheatre.com. Shadow Theatre Company, 1468 Dayton Street, Aurora