Theatre By The Sea's 2015 season opens strong with the musical revue Smokey Joe's Cafe. Shimmying its way onto the Matunuck stage, the musical was nominated for seven Tony awards, and won a Grammy in 1996 for Best Musical Show Album.
Comprised of 38 songs written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, this revue is packed with some of the most memorable classic songs, including "Hound Dog," "Yakity Yak," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Love Potion #9." Paired with fun and energetic choreography by show director Kevin P. Hill, this show has audiences singing and dancing in their seats.
"Saved" featuring Kevin Curtain and Alana Cauthen, with company.
Alana Cauthen makes an impressive Theatre By The Sea debut with "Fools Fall In Love (Reprise)" and "Saved," while Kendall Hope of Matunuck wows audiences with "Pearl's A Singer."
Dance captain Mary Claire King performs stunning dances during "Poison Ivy" and "Teach Me How To Shimmy," and sings a memorable number "Trouble" with Brittany Walters. Walters, a recent Boston Conservatory graduate, impresses audiences with her strong vocals and character-infused performances during "Don Juan" and "Some Cats Know."
"Poison Ivy" performed by Mary Claire King, Darrell T. Joe, Malcolm Armwood, Kevin Curtis, and Israel R. Hillery.
Darrell T. Joe's resonating bass added to all the company numbers, but his solos in "Little Egypt" and "You're The Boss" with Walters were engaging. Israel R. Hillery's "Poison Ivy" has audiences laughing along.
Audiences are sure to love Patrick Graver's humorous performance in "Teach Me To Shimmy," and Malcolm Armwood's show stealing performance during "There Goes My Baby".
Kevin Curtis is very animated and funny in "Searchin'," "D. W. Washburn," and "Treat Me Nice" with Cauthen. Like Walters, Curtis infuses his performances with character, making each song he performs impressive and memorable.
(L-R) Darrell T. Joe, Brittany Walters, Mary Claire King, Israel R. Hillery, Malcolm Armwood, Kendall Hope, Alana Cauthen, Kevin Curtis, and Patrick Graver.
Theatre By The Sea's 2015 season will continue with My Fair Lady, starring Charles Shaughnessy of television shows "The Nanny" and "Days of Our Lives," from June 24 through July 18, followed by The Little Mermaid from July 22 through August 15, and culminating with Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein from August 19 through September 6.
Smokey Joe's Cafe is playing at Theatre By The Sea through June 22, with evening shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and matinees on Thursdays at 2 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $65, and can be ordered online or purchased at the box office.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Theatre By The Sea's website at www.theatrebythesea.biz or call their box office at 401-782-8587.
Photos by Steven Richard Photography
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