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Huey Lewis

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Hugh Anthony Cregg III, known professionally as Huey Lewis, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.



Lewis sings lead and plays harmonica for his band, Huey Lewis and the News, in addition to writing or co-writing many of the band's songs. The band is known for their third, and best-selling, album Sports, and their contribution to the soundtrack of the 1985 feature film Back to the Future. Lewis previously played with the band Clover from 1972 to 1979.

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Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
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The Heart of Rock & Roll
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Huey & The News Tribute Band Announced At Raue Center Photo
Huey & The News Tribute Band Announced At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Raue Center for the Arts will present Huey & The News Tribute Band, offering a live performance celebrating the music of Huey Lewis & The News. The concert will feature some of the band’s most recognizable hits performed by Soundtracks of a Generation.
Photos: Go Inside Soundcheck and More At YACHT ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Photo
Photos: Go Inside Soundcheck and More At YACHT ROCKERS ON BROADWAY
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Yacht Rockers On Broadway set sail for a night of slick grooves, breezy vocals, legendary hooks, and unforgettable performances—and before the curtain rose, the artists gathered for soundcheck to prepare for the show. Check out photos from inside soundcheck.
Photos: ‘YACHT’ ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Set Sail for a Night of Music and Celebration Photo
Photos: ‘YACHT’ ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Set Sail for a Night of Music and Celebration
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Go inside Yacht Rockers On Broadway with photos from the event inspired by the golden era of soft rock. This year’s show celebrated the timeless hits and laid-back energy that defined the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2025

Just missing 'Back to the Future Day' on 21 October (the date Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in the sequel), the iconic film Back to the Future film is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. A re-release is coming to cinemas at the end of this month and the stage version keeps on growing, showing the public appetite for this beloved film shows no signs of slowing down.
Spotlight: 'YACHT' ROCKERS ON BROADWAY at Sony Hall Photo
Spotlight: 'YACHT' ROCKERS ON BROADWAY at Sony Hall
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 10, 2025

DON'T MISS THE BOAT! Get your ROCKERS ON BROADWAY tickets today!
ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 2025 Will Honor Jefferson Starship and Chris Stewart Photo
ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 2025 Will Honor Jefferson Starship and Chris Stewart
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025

Rockers On Broadway returns October 27, 2025, at Sony Hall with a Yacht Rock–themed celebration honoring Jefferson Starship and Chris Stewart. Hosted by Renée Marino, the event will feature Broadway and rock performers.
Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL at HOUSTON BROADWAY THEATRE Photo
Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL at HOUSTON BROADWAY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Sep 8, 2025

Broadway, film, and television star Robert Lenzi (THE HAPPENING and THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL) is Patrick Bateman for this Houston run. He plays Patrick as an apex predator, but one that surprisingly gets lonely or feels isolated. There is not just the cold killer, but also a sense of what’s killing him.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Returning to Theaters for 40th Anniversary Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Returning to Theaters for 40th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 29, 2025

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, the 1985 film, which inspired the Broadway musical, is returning to theaters nationwide this October.
BILLY NATION " A Tribute to Billy Joel Bringsthe Piano Man’s Hits to Portland’s Photo
BILLY NATION " A Tribute to Billy Joel Bringsthe Piano Man’s Hits to Portland’s Newmark Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025

A night of unforgettable music, storytelling, and nostalgia awaits as Billy Nation – A Tribute to Billy Joel takes the stage at Portland’s Newmark Theatre this month.
AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL Comes to Melbourne This September Photo
AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL Comes to Melbourne This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

This September, Melbourne's theatre scene will get a shot of adrenaline when the musical revival of AMERICAN PSYCHO opens at Chapel Off Chapel. AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL opens at Chapel Off Chapel on 4 September for a strictly limited season.
Interview: Lucas Hallauer Feels The Power of Love in BACK TO THE FUTURE Photo
Interview: Lucas Hallauer Feels The Power of Love in BACK TO THE FUTURE
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 2, 2025

Actor, singer, and dancer Lucas Hallauer says he has always been a fan of time travel, so when he saw a film about the subject as a child, it got his attention right away.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE : THE MUSICAL at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE : THE MUSICAL at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jun 25, 2025

The 1980’s were a great era for blockbuster movies..TOOTSIE, MRS DOUBTFIRE, PRETTY WOMAN, and DIRTY DANCING, to name a few. And who doesn't want to capitalize on a beloved classic. Broadway producers love a familiar title and composers have taken a shining to transform these gems of yesteryear into Broadway musicals.
Review: DECADES IN CONCERT: 80S at Downtown Cabaret Theatre Photo
Review: DECADES IN CONCERT: 80S at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jun 7, 2025

On Friday, June 6th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal installment of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre's Decades in Concert series, Decades in Concert: 80S (2025). Of the three so far, this one has been my favorite!
AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL Will Open in Melbourne in September Photo
AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL Will Open in Melbourne in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

A new production of American Psycho – The Musical will arrive in Melbourne in September 2025. This all-new version of the musical will open at Chapel Off Chapel.
MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment Photo
MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Music Theatre International has acquired the rights to the “Hits Musicals Collection” from Lively McCabe Entertainment, the theatrical development company behind Clue and Mystic Pizza. Learn more!
Grace Kelly, Monica Rizzio and More to Perform At The Spire Center Photo
Grace Kelly, Monica Rizzio and More to Perform At The Spire Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has revealed three new shows. Musical prodigy and saxophonist Grace Kelly will perform, plus more!
Feature: CAPA PREVIEW at Ohio Theatre Photo
Feature: CAPA PREVIEW at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 9, 2025

“We couldn’t be more excited to share this new season with all our loyal Broadway fans. The season really does represent the last several years of Broadway at its best, freshest, and most creative, alongside two beloved classics.” CAPA President Chad Whittington
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Photo
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) just announced that The Heart of Rock and Roll has joined the company’s catalogue of musicals. The Heart of Rock and Roll is a smart, funny, heartfelt throwback to the era of big feelings, classic rom-coms, and music that really “Stuck With You.”
Long Beach Symphony Performs ELECTRIC AVENUE: MTV 80's Dance Party Photo
Long Beach Symphony Performs ELECTRIC AVENUE: MTV 80's Dance Party
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

Get ready to relive the magic of the 1980s! Long Beach Symphony brings the ultimate throwback to the Long Beach Arena with Electric Avenue’s MTV 80’s Dance Party.
Interview: Don Stephenson of BACK TO THE FUTURE at Robinson Center Photo
Interview: Don Stephenson of BACK TO THE FUTURE at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 10, 2025

Don Stephenson portrays the role of Doc Brown in Back to the Future: The Musical, playing at the Robinson Center from March 13 through March 16, 2025. Check here for the whole interview.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Huey Lewis been in?

Huey Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Huey Lewis been in?

Huey Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Huey Lewis written?

Huey Lewis has written 1 shows including The Heart of Rock & Roll (Source Material Songwriter).

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