Donna Summer
Birth Place: Brookline, MA, USA
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BIO
Donna Summer was born in Boston on New Year’s Eve, 1948. She embraced the core tenets of gospel as a young singer while cutting her teeth with a local rock band and in European musicals, developing an individual vocal élan that also married the best elements of Rock, R&B, and Disco.
Her signature style is on full display on The Original Hits in such iconic tracks as forever-seductive “Love To Love You Baby,” the defiantly declarative “Bad Girls,” the MTV-era female-empowerment anthem “She Works Hard For The Money,” the fiery dance/rock mesh of “Hot Stuff,” and the urgent ballad-to-crescendo disco blend of “Last Dance.”
Even though Summer sadly passed away in 2012, her cultural impact and sonic legacy carries ever onward, and she garnered a well-deserved posthumous induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Photos
Afra Hines with LaChanze, Storm Lever and Ariana DeBose during the Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Afra Hines for 'Summer:The Donna Summer Musical at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2018
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 2018 Legacy Robe Ceremonies!
Afra Hines with LaChanze, Storm Lever and Ariana DeBose during the Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Afra Hines for 'Summer:The Donna Summer Musical at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2018
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 2018 Legacy Robe Ceremonies!
Videos
Video: Ariana DeBose Performs Coldplay's 'Fix You' at Lincoln Center's Gala
by Michael Major - 2026-04-23 10:12:26
Video: Erin Morton Performs 'Kindergarten Boyfriend' From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 13:37:33
Video: Colman Domingo Recalls Becoming an Ordained Minister and Marrying Couples During Broadway's HAIR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-22 14:31:20
Video: Inside HEATHERS THE MUSICAL's First Performance Back in NYC
by Michael Major - 2025-06-23 11:38:47
Video: Lorna Courtney & Casey Likes Rehearse For HEATHERS Outside of Radio City
by Michael Major - 2025-06-17 16:29:08
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-05-20 15:13:01
Video: Watch a First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-02-18 10:01:45
Video: Inside Rehearsals For IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-02-11 15:47:26
Ariana DeBose Celebrates Hamilton's Legacy on its 10th Anniversary and Unveils New Music on TODAY Show
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-05 11:50:34
Video: Signature Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Rehearses 'Carnaval del Barrio'
by Michael Major - 2025-01-31 10:00:20
News
Ariana DeBose to Lead SWEET CHARITY Workshop This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
An autumn workshop is planned for a new production of the classic Neil Simon / Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields musical, Sweet Charity, starring Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
An autumn workshop is planned for a new production of the classic Neil Simon / Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields musical, Sweet Charity, starring Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose.
Full Cast Set For MIDNIGHT, Written, Starring, and Directed by Todrick Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
The full cast and design team have been announced for Todrick Hall's MIDNIGHT, which will make its North American premiere this fall at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
The full cast and design team have been announced for Todrick Hall's MIDNIGHT, which will make its North American premiere this fall at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Learn more here!
HOMEBOUND, ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN to Premiere at Broadway Bound Fest
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Two new musicals will make their world premieres during Musical Theatre Week at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, running at AMT Theater in Manhattan's Theater District.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Two new musicals will make their world premieres during Musical Theatre Week at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, running at AMT Theater in Manhattan's Theater District.
Honey Cone to Return to Catalina Jazz Club for NOW, THEN & FOREVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
R&B trio Honey Cone will return to the Catalina Jazz Club for a night of hits and tributes to artists including Donna Summer and Tina Turner, following a sold-out club appearance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
R&B trio Honey Cone will return to the Catalina Jazz Club for a night of hits and tributes to artists including Donna Summer and Tina Turner, following a sold-out club appearance.
JAZZ / CARTE BLANCHE TO TOM RANIER to Play Mount Wilson Observatory
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Mount Wilson Observatory will present Jazz / Carte Blanche to Tom Ranier, featuring a piano-guitar-bass trio performing jazz compositions, American songbook standards, and classical pieces inside the historic 100-inch Telescope dome.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Mount Wilson Observatory will present Jazz / Carte Blanche to Tom Ranier, featuring a piano-guitar-bass trio performing jazz compositions, American songbook standards, and classical pieces inside the historic 100-inch Telescope dome.
John Carter Cash on THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 22, 2026
This thrilling new musical from the director of Jersey Boys celebrates the love, music and mayhem of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Featuring barnstorming performances and electrifying chemistry from Christopher Ryan Grant (Million Dollar Quartet) and Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz), this is Johnny and June like you’ve never seen them before.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 22, 2026
This thrilling new musical from the director of Jersey Boys celebrates the love, music and mayhem of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Featuring barnstorming performances and electrifying chemistry from Christopher Ryan Grant (Million Dollar Quartet) and Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz), this is Johnny and June like you’ve never seen them before.
RICHARD SUSSMAN QUINTET to Perform Two Sets at Smalls Jazz Club
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
The Richard Sussman Quintet will perform two sets at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City, with shows scheduled at 6:00 and 7:30pm.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
The Richard Sussman Quintet will perform two sets at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City, with shows scheduled at 6:00 and 7:30pm.
Victoria Mozitis, Caroline Siegrist and More to Star in MEAN GIRLS at The Cape Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has revealed the complete and creative team for Mean Girls, featuring a book by Tina Fey and music by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin. Mean Girls, which is based on Tina Fey’s Paramount Pictures film.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has revealed the complete and creative team for Mean Girls, featuring a book by Tina Fey and music by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin. Mean Girls, which is based on Tina Fey’s Paramount Pictures film.
Colman Domingo in Talks to Co-Write Live-Action 'Princess Tiana' Film With Robert O'Hara
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Oscar-nominated actor, playwright, and filmmaker Colman Domingo is reportedly in talks to co-write a live-action Tiana film for Disney alongside Tony Award-nominated director and playwright Robert O'Hara.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Oscar-nominated actor, playwright, and filmmaker Colman Domingo is reportedly in talks to co-write a live-action Tiana film for Disney alongside Tony Award-nominated director and playwright Robert O'Hara.
HOMEBOUND to Make NYC Festival Debut at Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Homebound, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Zach Adam, directed by Shea Sullivan, will receive a festival presentation at the 2026 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, August 5–9, 2026, at AMT Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Homebound, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Zach Adam, directed by Shea Sullivan, will receive a festival presentation at the 2026 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, August 5–9, 2026, at AMT Theater.
Review: Carly Ozard Is Fierce in the ETHEL MERMAN DISCO ALBUM PROJECT at Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - Jul 2, 2026
Carly Ozard's ETHEL MERMAN DISCO ALBUM PROJECT was a lively show from a live-wire performer (to say the least)! Ozard's big, belting voice was a perfect match for Merman's material.
by Rob Lester - Jul 2, 2026
Carly Ozard's ETHEL MERMAN DISCO ALBUM PROJECT was a lively show from a live-wire performer (to say the least)! Ozard's big, belting voice was a perfect match for Merman's material.
WIESENTHAL to Return to Edinburgh Fringe After Sell-Out Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Tom Dugan's one-man play about Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal, performed by Christopher C. Gibbs, returns to Gilded Balloon Teviot at Edinburgh Fringe, followed by a limited London run at Wilton's Music Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Tom Dugan's one-man play about Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal, performed by Christopher C. Gibbs, returns to Gilded Balloon Teviot at Edinburgh Fringe, followed by a limited London run at Wilton's Music Hall.
M. BUTTERFLY, THE SEAGULL and More Set for Talk Is Free Theatre 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Talk Is Free Theatre revealed the Barrie-based company will use its 25th season to “F*#% the System”–with full line-ups in Barrie, in Toronto, and multiple TIFT productions touring around the world.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Talk Is Free Theatre revealed the Barrie-based company will use its 25th season to “F*#% the System”–with full line-ups in Barrie, in Toronto, and multiple TIFT productions touring around the world.
Review: LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE: THE MUSIC OF JULIE GOLD at the Laurie Beechman
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 24, 2026
Songwriter Julie Gold sang her own music, with guest Stephen Flaherty, in LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE..THE MUSIC OF JULIE GOLD at the Laurie Beechman on June 23. See photos from the night
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 24, 2026
Songwriter Julie Gold sang her own music, with guest Stephen Flaherty, in LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE..THE MUSIC OF JULIE GOLD at the Laurie Beechman on June 23. See photos from the night
New Hope-Lambertville America 250 Festival
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 17, 2026
The famous river towns of New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ are hosting a giant three-day celebration for America's 250th Birthday over July 4th Weekend.
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 17, 2026
The famous river towns of New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ are hosting a giant three-day celebration for America's 250th Birthday over July 4th Weekend.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 35th anniversary season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, directed by Jim Helsinger and starring national tour veterans recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session at DeSales University.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 35th anniversary season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, directed by Jim Helsinger and starring national tour veterans recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session at DeSales University.
A BOOGIE DOWN BRONX TALE to Return to The Green Room 42 with Brenda Liz Henry
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Brenda Liz Henry will reprise her solo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42, performing a show spanning multiple musical genres, including Hip Hop, with musical director Gregory Toroian and a live band.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Brenda Liz Henry will reprise her solo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42, performing a show spanning multiple musical genres, including Hip Hop, with musical director Gregory Toroian and a live band.
AIN'T TOO PROUD to Make Regional Premiere at The Gateway Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
Javier Munoz, Julia Murney, Nick Adams and More Join The Cape Playhouse Productions This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.
New Box Set Collecting Seven Solo Donna Summer Albums
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026
A new box set is collecting all of Donna Summer's solo albums that were released on Casablanca Records from 1975 to 1979. Donna Summer: The Casablanca Studio Albums will be available on 7CD or 10LP Colored Vinyl on October 2, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026
A new box set is collecting all of Donna Summer's solo albums that were released on Casablanca Records from 1975 to 1979. Donna Summer: The Casablanca Studio Albums will be available on 7CD or 10LP Colored Vinyl on October 2, 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Donna Summer written?
Donna Summer has written 1 shows including Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Composer & Lyricist).
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