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Myles Frost to Lead Arena Stage’s Chez Joey in 2026 Pal Joey Reimagining

The production features a new Richard LaGravenese book under Savion GloverTony Goldwyn direction.

Overview

  • Myles Frost, the 2022 Tony winner for MJ the Musical, will star as Joey Evans at Arena Stage’s Kreeger Theater.
  • Chez Joey runs January 30 to March 15, 2026, with Press Night set for Friday, February 13.
  • The reimagined musical draws its score from Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, blending Pal Joey standards with songs from the 1957 film.
  • Set on Chicago’s South Side in the 1940s, the story follows a nightclub performer navigating ambition, romance, and a career-making choice.
  • Savion Glover provides choreography and co-directs with Tony Goldwyn, and the full cast and additional creative team will be announced later.