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Tegan Summer

Birth Place: London, England

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Tegan Summer is a West End and Broadway producer, a member of the Broadway League and Society of London Theatre (SOLT), CEO of Tegan Summer Theatricals & Timeless Stage & Screen, and an NAACP and Ovation award-recipient. He is a 2024 recipient of the Political and Public Life Arts & Culture award, presented to him at the House of Commons.

He is also on the selection committee for the National Alliance For Musical Theatre (NAMT), the worldwide stage theatrical rights owner for the properties of James Dean, Bettie Page, The Nicholas Brothers, and Amelia Earhart, and holds the life rights for stage musicals for Malcolm X and Harvey Milk.

He is GP and Co-Lead Producer on Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's new musical, "Little Dancer", directed by Susan Stroman, set for the West End’s Garrick Theatre in 2024, and was a Producer on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nimax Theatre's 2023 revival of "Aspects of Love" at the Lyric Theatre, also in London's West End. Summer is also a Producer on "For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy" for Nimax Theatres and The Royal Court in London.

Current and Credited: Producer, Librettist, and Lyricist of the following: "The Nicholas Brothers Musical" with Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company (Jamil Jude Artistic Director), set for December 2024; "Mozart: Her Story - The New Musical" (Carnegie Hall); "James Dean: Rebel - The Musical"; "Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups * The Musical"; "Amelia - A Musical Tale of Bravery & Mystery"; and the golden era musical, "The Dolly Sisters: Icons of the Jazz Age", based on the biography by Gary Chapman. He is Lead Producer on the Broadway-bound "Stormy Weather - The Lena Horne Musical". Summer also produced the world premiere of "Marilyn! - The New Musical" (Ogunquit Playhouse | Caesars Entertainment).

Summer is a judge on Birmingham Rep's Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy (in partnership with The Victoria Wood Foundation), the former Board President of Amas Musical Theatre, former President and current Board member of the Foundation for New American Musicals, and a member of the National Alliance For Musical Theatre and the Dramatists Guild. He remains a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and Equity.

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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

FOR BLACK BOYS... Extends in the West End


The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres have announced an extension to the current limited run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy for a further 4 weeks due to public demand and renewed critical acclaim.

Cast Set For the West End Run of FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY


The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres welcomes six new cast members to the For Black Boys… family.  Find out who is starring here!

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER


The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

ASPECTS OF LOVE in the West End to Close Three Months Early


The West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love will close on August 19, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Dave Willetts Joins West End Revival of ASPECTS OF LOVE Next Month


Dave Willetts, one of the UK's most critically acclaimed musical stars joins the cast of the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Aspects of Love, which opens on 13 May 2023 at the Lyric Theatre in London.   He will play the role of Sir George Dillingham at every Monday performance from 29 May 2023, the role played by Michael Ball at every other performance.

Full Cast Announced for ASPECTS OF LOVE


The full cast has been announced for the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Aspects of Love, produced by Nica Burns, as the new production began rehearsals this week.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal For MOZART: HER STORY - THE NEW MUSICAL


Check out rehearsal photos for MOZART: HER STORY - THE NEW MUSICAL, with presentations to be held on Sunday, March 5 and Monday, March 6 at 7:30pm at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.

Kennedy Caughell, Justin Matthew Sargent, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Rockwell & More to Star in MOZART: HER STORY �" THE NEW MUSICAL at Carnegie Hall


Kennedy Caughell, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Rockwell and more will lead MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL presentations at Carnegie Hall. See performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Mark William Returns to The Green Room 42 in TECHNICOLOR DREAMS


Mark William returned to The Green Room 42 on Saturday, December 10th at 7 pm with a new show titled TECHNICOLOR DREAMS. Check out our photos here!

Photos: Drama League President Bonnie Comley Hosts Holiday Mixer With Gabriel Stelian-Shanks and Bevin Ross


Bonnie Comley, who is starting her second of a four-year term as President of the Board of Directors, hosted a Holiday Mixer with Executive Director Bevin Ross, Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, board members, Directors Project alumni, and invited guests.

Photos: Inside the Apocalyptic Artists' Inaugural Gala At The Players


Apocalyptic Artists held their Inaugural Gala at The Players on Sunday evening, October 16th, featuring honored guest Robert Cuccioli, a Keynote conversation with Ty Jones and a performance by the students of Cardinal Spellman High School. See photos from the event.

Kennedy Caughell, Jelani Remy, Lana Gordon & More to Star in MOZART: HER STORY �" THE NEW MUSICAL Staged Readings


Timeless Stage & Screen, Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present staged readings of MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL, with book and lyrics by Tegan Summer and music and additional lyrics by Gregory Nabours.

Photos: Inside the Two-Night Presentation Of THE SONGS OF DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL at Carnegie Hall


Producers Richard Bell, N’Kenge, Park Row Equity Partners, Tegan Summer, Sam Williams, Michael Loeb and Derow Enterprises, in association with Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts and LBlakes Partners, recently presented “The Songs of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical,” at Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall. Check out photos here!

THE SONGS OF DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL Announced At Zankel Hall At Carnegie Hall


Producers Richard Bell, N'Kenge, Park Row Equity Partners, Tegan Summer, Sam Williams, Michael Loeb and Derow Enterprises, in association with Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts, announce the presentation of “The Songs of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical,” selections from the upcoming production of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical, with book and lyrics by Trey Ellis and music and lyrics by Shelton L. Becton, directed by Tamara Tunie at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.

mostlyNEWmusicals Presents Gregory Nabours and Friends at Vitello's


A limited number of tickets remain for mostlyNEWmusicals' 7th edition this Thursday at Feinstein's at Vitello's at 8pm. The intimate concert will showcase a selection of new music from Gregory Nabours, featuring songs from THREE new musicals: MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, MOZART, and A CANDLE IN JIEN'JENU.

MostlyNEWmusicals Returns With New Work From Gregory Nabours And Friends


Feinstein's Presents mostlyNEWmusicals returns for the first time in 2022 to showcase a concert of new music from Gregory Nabours, featuring songs from THREE new musicals: MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, MOZART, and A CANDLE IN JIEN'JENU.

Full Cast Announced For A LITTLE NEW MUSIC at the Catalina Jazz Club


After a two year intermission due to the COVID-19 pandemic, A Little New Music is back at Hollywood's historic Catalina Jazz Club with a fresh look at new musical theatre material. Audiences of A Little New Music's concert series will once again discover a distinguished variety of artists and a diverse assortment of songs intent on becoming future classics of the American musical theatre.

A Little New Music Will Spotlight Sam Carner and Derek Gregor Next Week


THESPOTLIGHTSERIES,a bi-monthly live streamed concert series created by A LITTLE NEW MUSIC will “spotlight” the music of virtuoso composer/lyricist team, Sam Carner & Derek Gregor on September 7th.

A Little New Music Spotlight Series Presents Fleitman & Bassett


Fleitman & Bassett, whose music has appeared in ALNM concerts three times, will look back at clips from the archives as well as premiering a brand new work for viewers! Join the conversation live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch beginning at 7:00 PM PT.

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