***** Highly Recommended ***** Drury Lane’s fabulous “Smokey Joe’s Café” is just about perfect. Director/Choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge took on revue that was already excellent, and added that extra dash of this and pinch of that to make it uniquely her own. I grew up with many of the songs written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (and yes, I am giving away my age). Actually, “Smokey Joe’s Café” is one of my favorite revues, and this production is the best one yet! “Smokey Joe’s Café” gets 4 BIG Spotlights.
“Smokey Joe’s Café” runs through October 23rd at the Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook. Running time is 2 hours, 15 minutes with an intermission. Performances are Wednesdays at 1:30 pm; Thursdays at 1:30 and 8:00 pm; Fridays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 5:00 and 8:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 and 6:00 pm. Tickets range from $43-$58. Parking is abundant and free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylanetheatre.com.
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