Saturday night, and what to do? I know! Go to Roseville and see "Smokey Joe's Cafe" (Stephen Hatcher, Director).This was the first time for me seeing this show. Great fun! Strong performances by everyone!
Dannyelle Finch (Brenda): so long and lean - pretty!
Ryan Allen (Adrian) edged the other men in singing quality.
The real delight, however, was listening to Lorraine deArco (Patti). Such solid command of the songs! Such a great voice!
A duet featuring both Adrian and Patti ('Love Me Don't') was wonderful.
Jammy Bulaya (Victor) also sang well in 'I (Who Have Nothing)'.
The group numbers were full of sparkle and energy!
Left: Greeting the audience after the show. From left to right, Pepper Von (Frederick), Ryan Allen (Adrian), Danyelle Finch (Brenda), and Ali Llacer (Ken). Audience member with fedora - almost certainly, Rashad "Q" Grisby.Stage Manager Sherrika Darnell, said she got to come out on stage as the rightmost 'suit'. Fun!
Who knew? Here is a YouTube video, posted in 2008, of Lorraine deArco singing one of the songs from "Smokey Joe's Cafe," 'Pearl's A Singer.'
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