
Five Guys Named Moe (Streaming)
A MUSICAL BY CLARKE PETERS
FEATURING LOUIS JORDAN'S GREATEST HITS
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED AT THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
DIRECTED BY RON OJ PARSON
MUSIC DIRECTOR ABDUL HAMID ROYAL
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FELICIA P. FIELDS
MOVEMENT/MUSICAL STAGING CHRISTOPHER CARTER
Feb 04, 2021 — Feb 28, 2021
This February, stream a musical favorite from Court’s archives!
The Sun-Times called Court’s production “pure, unadulterated theatrical fun!” A lively musical tribute to the hit songs of saxophonist and songwriter Louis Jordan, Five Guys Named Moe introduces Nomax: a broke, newly single guy singing the blues late into the night. Suddenly, five unexpected friends—Big Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe, and Little Moe—emerge from his radio to help ease his broken heart. Pioneering musician Louis Jordan’s new approach to jazz paved the way for rock and roll in the 1950s.
Streaming tickets will go on sale in late January for digital viewing February 4 – 28, 2021. All 2020/21 season subscribers will have access to the stream at no additional charge. Sign up for Court’s email list to be the first to know when streaming tickets are available.
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“A BLAST … All of the guys in the show are terrific … the material is respected, the audience is nurtured, warmth comes in great waves” –Chicago Tribune
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Photo of Kelvin Roston, Jr, Lorenzo Rush, Jr, Eric A. Lewis, Darrian Ford, and James Earl Jones II by Joe Mazza.
Artistic Team
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Director/Resident ArtistRon OJ Parson
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Music DirectorAbdul Hamid Royal
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Associate DirectorFelicia P. Fields
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Scenic DesignerCourtney O’Neill
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Costume DesignerMichael Alan Stein
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Lighting DesignerHeather Gilbert
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Sound DesignerVictoria Deiorio
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Movement/Musical StagingChris Carter
Cast
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Eat MoeJames Earl Jones II
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Little MoeDarrian Ford
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Big MoeLorenzo Rush, Jr.
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Four-Eyed MoeKelvin Roston, Jr.
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No MoeEric A. Lewis
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NomaxStephen Allen
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MusiciansAbdul Hamid Royal
Band Leader/Piano -
TromboneJ.P. Floyd
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BassChuck Webb
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DrumsBen Johnson
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TrumpetSam Hankins
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ReedsJarrard Harris