Smokey Joe’s Café – The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, directed by Peggy Breaux-Hupp, runs June 5-8.  This show is a Grammy Award-winning musical revue which showcases 39 pop standards, including rock’n’roll and rhythm and blues. Songs include “Yakety Yak,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Lotion Potion #9,” “On Broadway,” “Stand By Me,” and so many more!  Performances are June 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 pm and June 8 at 2:00.  Tickets are just $18 for adults and $12 for patrons 18 and younger.  Please call 688-4473.

Auditions for Ragtime, directed by Steve Bortolotti, will be held at University United Methodist Church (2818 N. University in Peoria) on June 6 at 6:30 pm, and June 7 and 8 at 1:00 pm.  A regional premiere at Peoria Players in 2004, this stunning production returns for its 10-year anniversary. This Tony Award-winning musical based on an E.L. Doctorow novel intertwines three distinct families’ stories in turn-of-the-century New York.  For auditions, Steve is looking for ages 16+ and also 2 children, ages 8-10 (one boy and one girl).  The boy and girl may sing their own song choices for auditions if they wish, as long as they bring sheet music.  To listen to songs and view the sheet music from the show, please follow this link — https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jxrv7ztj3kjlu4a/N5Lvv5T2NK.  Song selections and sheet music are also available in the Peoria Players box office.  Show dates are September 5-14.