Chez Joey

Will Chez Joey (Pal Joey) make it to Broadway in 2027? I read it had successful tryout in Washington D.C. earlier this year.

Have friends that saw it and raved about it.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Successful? Reception seemed mixed at best, which I guess is better than the unmitigated disaster that was on stage at City Center a few years ago.

It would need a major star (or two or three) to raise the money and sustain sales long enough to recoup. The last commercially-produced Broadway revival to recoup in New Yorkwithout a star was PIPPIN, which opened more than 13 years ago. Or Jeffrey Richards would need to give it up to a nonprofit."

See below from article on BWW. Sounds better than mixed to me.

"David Friscic, BroadwayWorld: Choreography by Savion Glover is a veritable feast for the senses as tap, jazzy moves, bebop, and swing are all intermixed and choreographed to the hilt. The influence of Bob Fosse’s angular and thrusting movements are subtly interwoven into the swinging dancing and the jazzy movement. [...] Chez Joey will reward audiences who are looking for a musical that provides pleasure as well as substance. The future bodes well for Chez Joey.

Aidan O'Connor, MD Theatre Guide: “Chez Joey” at Arena Stage undoubtedly answers the question most revivals can’t. Why bring this show back at this time? This production executes an entirely distinct, artistic vision that somehow works better than the original show ever could. In “Chez Joey,” “Pal Joey” has found its home, and it’s a hit.

Patrick J. Regal, Feature Presentation: Just a few months ago, Arena presented the Broadway-bound revisal of Damn Yankees (it was one of my favorite shows of 2025), and they’ve followed it up closely with another high-profile import, one with seemingly similar aspirations. Pal Joey needed a little more tuning-up than Damn Yankees, but what is now Chez Joey gives it a run for its money. The best of Rodgers and Hart is pretty darn good, and the creative team has put together an experience, jazzy and cool, that might be stronger than the sum of those spare parts. It took some time, but they figured it out. When can we see it again?

Drew Morris, Morris Theatre DC: “Olympic” is the first word I wrote down when Savion Glover’s frenetic choreography first rears its beautiful head in Act I. It’s a barrage of rickety, brain-scratching tap dance fervor much of the time, but there’s plenty of room for more stomping, more jiving, and more boxiness. Act II in particular contains some astonishing numbers that hit you like a trance and leave the audience breathless. "

I don't see this one coming back to NYC. It's probably best it shifts to regional theaters across the country. It was fine in DC but not much better than at City Center. At Arena Stage it was in a smaller space but still mid, at best.

Zeppie2022 said: "CoffeeBreak said: "I don't see this one coming back to NYC. It's probably best it shifts to regional theaters across the country. It was fine in DC but not much better than at City Center. At Arena Stage it was in a smaller space but still mid, at best."

Ok. Was interested in this show due to Savion Glover being choreographer and Myles Frost starring in it.

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They are very much looking for a theater. In DC the production apparently made strides.