Five Guys Named Moe

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"Five Guys Named Moe" is a musical revue featuring the music of Louis Jordan, a famous musician from the 1940s and 1950s known for his blend of jazz, swing, and blues. The show follows a man named Nomax who is down on his luck and drowning his sorrows in alcohol when five guys named Moe magically appear in his room to help him get his life back on track.

As the show progresses, the five Moes - Big Moe, Little Moe, Eat Moe, Know Moe, and Four-Eyed Moe - perform Jordan's hits such as "Let the Good Times Roll," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby," and "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" while teaching Nomax lessons about life, love, and friendship.

The show originally premiered in London's West End in 1990 before transferring to Broadway in 1992. It received four Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical and Best Choreography, and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. The show has since been produced all over the world and continues to be a popular choice for regional and community theaters.