Myles Frost Stars in 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage

The new musical features reimagined Rodgers & Hart classics and a star-studded cast.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Arena Stage is presenting the new musical 'Chez Joey,' featuring a star-studded cast led by Myles Frost as Joey Evans. The production, which runs through March 15, 2025, features fresh arrangements of songs by the legendary songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, a new book by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard LaGravenese, and choreography by Tony winner Savion Glover.

Why it matters

The musical 'Chez Joey' offers a bold contemporary take on the classic story of ambition, love, and the cost of success in the 1940s Chicago club scene. With its talented cast, creative team, and reimagined Rodgers & Hart catalog, the production promises to captivate audiences and provide a fresh perspective on this timeless tale.

The details

Set against the heat and hustle of the 1940s Chicago club scene, 'Chez Joey' follows the story of Joey Evans, an irresistible, slick-talking, velvet-voiced nightclub performer with dreams bigger than the bandstand. Caught between the bright-eyed chorus girl Linda and the wealthy baroness Vera, who can bankroll his big break, Joey must decide whether to play it straight or risk it all for a shot at the spotlight.

  • The production runs through March 15, 2025.

The players

Myles Frost

Broadway actor who stars as Joey Evans in 'Chez Joey'.

Richard LaGravenese

Oscar-nominated screenwriter who wrote the book for 'Chez Joey'.

Savion Glover

Tony-winning choreographer who created the choreography for 'Chez Joey'.

Tony Goldwyn

Actor, director, and producer who co-directed 'Chez Joey'.

Arena Stage

The Washington, D.C. theater company presenting the production of 'Chez Joey'.

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The takeaway

The new musical 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage promises to captivate audiences with its talented cast, creative team, and reimagined take on the classic story of ambition, love, and the cost of success in the 1940s Chicago club scene.