Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, concludes its Nutmeg Summer Series with the musical revue Smokey Joe's Café, playing now through Sunday, July 4 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Plus, a Sunday matinee performance starting at 2 p.m. The Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, and provides air-conditioned comfort and convenient free parking in Lot 9 and X Lot. Paid parking is available in the North Garage.
Smokey Joe's Café features music and lyrics by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller. It runs June 24 - July 4 at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are $15 to $37. To purchase, please contact the box office: 860.486.4226 or www.crt.uconn.edu.
Smokey Joe's Café is one of Broadway's smash hits. Featuring the legendary songs of Leiber and Stoller, Smokey Joe's Café is full of stunning song and dance performances of show-stopping tunes such as "Yakkety Yak," "Charlie Brown," "Hound Dog," "Love Potion #9," "Jailhouse Rock," and many more.
Photo Credit: Gerry Goodstein
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Photo Credit: Gerry Goodstein
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