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Date of Death: January 21, 1984 (49)

Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA

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DREAMGIRLS National Tour Hits Pittsburgh At Heinz Hall 12/29-1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2009


Producer John Breglio and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh are proud to present the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS at Heinz Hall, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, through Sunday, January 3, 2010, for eight dynamic performances. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

Chester Gregory Performs At Gospel Uptown, Joins Forces With Doe Fund Charity Foundation
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


Recording Artist & Multi-award winning Broadway Star Chester Gregory receives rave reviews in his portrayal of James 'Thunder' Early in the revival of Dreamgirls, at the world famous Apollo Theatre. The Hollywood Reporter says, 'The true standout, however, is Chester Gregory, who delivers a dynamic performance as the James Brown-like James 'Thunder' Early.'

The New York Times Reports: DREAMGIRLS on Living Their Dream at Apollo Theater, Opens 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Chester Gregory Performs At Gospel Uptown, Joins Forces With Doe Fund Charity Foundation
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009


Recording Artist & Multi-award winning Broadway Star Chester Gregory receives rave reviews in his portrayal of James 'Thunder' Early in the revival of Dreamgirls, at the world famous Apollo Theatre. The Hollywood Reporter says, 'The true standout, however, is Chester Gregory, who delivers a dynamic performance as the James Brown-like James 'Thunder' Early.'

The New York Times Reports: DREAMGIRLS on Living Their Dream at Apollo Theater, Opens 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Opens at Apollo Theater Tonight; Runs Through 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

The New York Times Reports: DREAMGIRLS on Living Their Dream at Apollo Theater, Opens 11/22
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 10, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Tickets On Sale 11/8 For The Marcus Center's DREAMGIRLS, Runs 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Announces Cities/Dates; Opens at NYC's Apollo 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical.

Chester Gregory To Star In DREAMGIRLS Tour, Opens 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Recording Artist and Multi-award winning Broadway Star Chester Gregory returns to the musical stage as the lead in the revival of 'Dreamgirls'. 'Dreamgirls' tells the rags-to-riches story of an up-and-coming 1960's girl group from Chicago, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

Casting Announced for DREAMGIRLS National Tour; Opens at Apollo November 7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced casting today for the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls will introduce Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

Tickets On Sale 11/8 For The Marcus Center's DREAMGIRLS, Runs 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 6, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 4, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS With Angela, Mercado, Warren, Hoffman Comes To The Marcus Center 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 30, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

TWITTER WATCH: Chester Gregory - 'On my way to rehearsal.... Day TWO!'
by Eddie Varley - Sep 22, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Announces Cities/Dates; Opens at NYC's Apollo 11/7
by Eddie Varley - Aug 20, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical.

Chester Gregory To Star In DREAMGIRLS Tour, Opens 11/7
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 8, 2009


Recording Artist and Multi-award winning Broadway Star Chester Gregory returns to the musical stage as the lead in the revival of 'Dreamgirls'. 'Dreamgirls' tells the rags-to-riches story of an up-and-coming 1960's girl group from Chicago, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

Casting Announced for DREAMGIRLS National Tour; Opens at Apollo November 7
by Robert Diamond - Jun 25, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced casting today for the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls will introduce Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

Chester Gregory Releases 'In Search Of High Love' Album 3/31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2009


Broadway Star/R&B Soul Recording Artist CHESTER GREGORY prepares for the release of his debut album 'In Search of High Love', in stores on March 31, 2009. The lead singe is the classic remake of 'I Only Have Eyes 4 U', by Harry Warren and Al Dubin.

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