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MotorCity Casino Hotel Welcomes Broadway Musical Revue Smokey Joe's Café Sound Board

By: Nov. 12, 2015
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MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to welcome the Broadway Musical Revue Smokey Joe's Café to Sound Board on Thursday, February 25 at 8:00pm; Friday, February 26 at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 27 at 3:00pm; and Sunday, February 28, 2015 at 7:30pm.

Smokey Joe's Café was conceived by Stephen Helper, Jack Viertel, and Otis Sallid. Presented in a revue format with no unifying theme, it showcases 39 songs, sung by members of the cast in various combinations, with no dialogue. The musical had its world premiere at the Doolittle Theatre in Los Angeles, where it ran from November 1994 to January 22, 1995. The revue opened on Broadway on March 2, 1995 at the Virginia Theatre and closed on January 16, 2000 after 2,036 performances. Nominated for seven (7) Tony Awards and Grammy Award Winner for Best Musical Show Album, Smokey Joe's Café features the songs of Leiber And Stoller presented in various combinations in this musical revue style dance and song celebration of Rock & Roll.

Tickets ($22, $12, and $12) are on sale now via Ticketmaster. To purchase tickets, please call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available through the Sound Board Box Office Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and on show days.

SOUND BOARD, an intimate live performance venue is located at MotorCity Casino Hotel. The venue features four bars and several private suites that are available to create an unforgettable live entertainment event. Free and convenient valet and self-parking are available.

Visit http://www.soundboarddetroit.com/ for more information about tickets, hotel packages, and Sound Board. Get in touch with us at 866-STAY-MCC or info@soundboarddetroit.com.



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