Music Theatre of Wichita Opens SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 6/23

The Music Theatre of Wichita will present SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE from June 23rd to 27th as part of its 2010 Broadway Season.

This long-running hit took Broadway by storm when it sizzled its way onto the Great White Way. Smokey Joe's Cafe is a smashingly entertaining salute to rock'n'roll songwriting team Lieber and Stoller, whose songbook truly reflects the American experience in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Great tunes include "Stand By Me," "Hound Dog," "I'm a W-O-M-A-N," and "Jailhouse Rock," and our talented singer-dancers will rock the house singing "They say the neon lights are bright On Broadway!"

Music Theatre of Wichita, the largest subscribed non-profit arts organization in the state of Kansas, has attained an international reputation for excellence. We have been described as one of the nation's top ten summer theatres, and are one of the few such organizations to mount all of its own productions each season, rather than bringing in touring packages. In this way, we annually provide employment, training, and invaluable business contacts for over 200 talented young Midwesterners who work hand in hand with first-rate Broadway and Hollywood professionals. While producing five Broadway-scaled musicals, Music Theatre simultaneously conducts a specialized training program, geared to helping these young people prepare for professional careers. Largely because of this unique program, Music Theatre can boast young alumni onstage or backstage at every Broadway musical currently running, and most of the national tours.

To contact the Wichita Music Theatre's Box Office call (316) 265-3107.

For more information visit www.mtwichita.org.