Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Musical play to feature performers from Guam
ELVIS meets Broadway in “Smokey Joe’s Café,” the musical extravaganza from St. John’s School Glee Club of Guam, USA on March 24, 8 p.m. at SM Theater 1.
The show features the music of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, whose songs dominated the charts in the 1950’s and ‘60’s and helped define early rock ‘n roll, with hits like Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me and Love Potion #9.
The Grammy Award-winning musical captures the spirit of an American era, celebrating first kisses, lost loves, slow dances and gyrating hips.
Musical
It shares the story of two musical worlds, bringing the racial gap to connect in what we know as Motown, R&B and Rock ‘n Roll.
The show paints a picture of people recalling the good ol’ days through music, dance and a café known as Smokey Joe’s.
The St. John’s School Glee Club had the distinction of presenting the Guam premiere.
Also featured in the performance will be the members of the faculty, both on stage and in the band.
Performance
Featured on stage will be no less than the head school master himself, Dr. Jorge Nelson, in a star performance crooning some of Elvis’ greatest hits.
Accompanying all performers is an especially formed live band of teachers, under the musical direction of Rolly Maiquez, Cheruibs choir director, and Dave Janssen, Seraphs Choir and High School Band teacher.
Directing the show is the husband and wife team of Allan and Cecile Nazareno.
Allan, who was born and raised in Cebu, is the PA Department chairman and Glee Club adviser while Cecille is the Honor Choir director.
Presentors
The show is presented by the Arts Council of Cebu and SM City Cebu, in cooperation with Equipment Technical Services, Solid Construction, Boysen Philippines, Nito’s International Venture Inc., Directories Philippines Corp., Metro Gaisano and New Century Accessories.
Interested parties may call the Arts Council of Cebu office at 233-0452 and 233-0236 for details.
