sMOkeyTOWN: The Songs of Smokey Robinson was conceived, produced, and performed by Andrea Prestinario. The 75-minute show features songs from Smokey’s historic songwriting canon, as well as anecdotal stories about Smokey Robinson, Andrea, and how they intersect. It originally premiered in Chicago in August 2014, featuring The Lincoln Squares, as a 60th birthday gift to her father. sMOkeyTOWN made its NYC premiere in 2015 with musical direction by Ian Weinberger (Hamilton).
Sizzle
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“You Really Got A Hold On Me”
Featuring Jeremy Morse
Production History
2014 — Premiere at Mayne Stage with The Lincoln Squares
Musical direction by Michael Mahler
BAND
Michael Mahler (guitar/keys)
Jim Barclay (drums)
Derek Hasenstab (bass)
Alex Goodrich (banjo/ukulele/harmonica/musical saw)
Matt Deitchman (keys/trombone)
2015 — NYC Premiere at Laurie Beechman
Musical direction by Ian Weinberger
Musical arrangement by Michael Mahler
BAND
Ian Weinberger (Piano)
Miles Aubrey (guitar)
Ian Murphy (Ukulele/Banjo/Mandolin)
Michael Blanco (Bass)
Jay Mack (Drums)
2017 — 54 Below Debut
Musical direction by Ian Weinberger
FEATURING:
Pearl Rhein (vocals)
Lulu Fall (vocals)
Klea Blackhurst (special guest)
Spencer Moses (special guest)
Jeremy Morse (special guest)
2019 — Beverly Arts Center • Chicago, IL