Lee Summers News

Tonight, April 30th at 9:30pm Outer Critics Circle nominee Chester Gregory performs My Story Pt. 1 at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. Directed by Shaun Derik, featuring pianist Brian Whitted, Gregory describes My Story Pt.1 as 'An intimate evening sharing my story to music, with just a piano.'

On Monday, April 30th at 9:30pm Outer Critics Circle nominee Chester Gregory performs My Story Pt. 1 at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. Directed by Shaun Derik, featuring pianist Brian Whitted, Gregory describes My Story Pt.1 as 'An intimate evening sharing my story to music, with just a piano.'

On Monday, May 14th at 7pm, direct from Jersey Boys, Russell Fischer will make his New York Cabaret debut in UNCHARTED at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. Mr. Fischer revisits performing experiences from his backyard to Broadway, drawing inspiration from Musical Theater to Pop/Rock. UNCHARTED is co-written by Fischer and Peter Gregus (Jersey Boys), directed by Gregus with musical direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes.

Lee Summers' Just A Piano Concert Series celebrates its' sixth year at the Triad Theatre. Since 2006 The Just A Piano Series has presented top artists. The list includes Broadway Stars, such as Roz Ryan, Norm Lewis, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Tituss Burgess, Alton White, Chester Gregory, Shoshana Beane, Julie Reiber, Jerry Dixon, Kevin Anthony, Aisha DaHaas, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Rhett George, Marva Hicks along with Tony Award Winners like Adriane Lenox, LaChanz, Melba Moore and Lillias White, Grammy Winners and Nominees such as Caron Wheeler and Ryan Shaw, guest TV and Film stars such as Mario Cantone and more. Featured pianists include Shelton Becton, Brian Whitted, Zane Mark, Timothy Graphenreed, Michael Mitchell, Jo Lynn Burks, Ray Leslee, Onaje Allen Gumbs and many more! Guest directors have included Tamara Tunie, Leonard Joseph, Leslie Dockery and more!

Off-Broadway R&B Musical FROM MY HOMETOWN recently completed its third encore production at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.

Having successfully completed three years as an Original Cast Member/Assistant Dance Captain for the 2010 Tony Winner for 'Best Musical,' Memphis, Ms. Figgins now performs, ChocoLove Voices, Sunday, November 20th, 2011, 7:00 PM at The Triad Theatre.

Off-Broadway R&B Musical FROM MY HOMETOWN recently completed its third encore production at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.

Having successfully completed three years as an Original Cast Member/Assistant Dance Captain for the 2010 Tony Winner for 'Best Musical,' Memphis, Ms. Figgins now performs, ChocoLove Voices, Sunday, November 20th, 2011, 7:00 PM at The Triad Theatre.

RACCA's Seaport Salon presents COLE: REVISITED. A Retelling of the songs made famous by the great Nat 'King' Cole. Starring Lee Summers with Alva Nelson on piano, directed by Leslie Dockery, at the Shooting Star Theater, 40 Peck Slip, at the South Street Seaport. April Saturdays, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $20. Discounts Available. For info: 917 239-6690.

RACCA's Seaport Salon presents COLE: REVISITED. A Retelling of the songs made famous by the great Nat 'King' Cole. Starring Lee Summers with Alva Nelson on piano, directed by Leslie Dockery, at the Shooting Star Theater, 40 Peck Slip, at the South Street Seaport. April Saturdays, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $20. Discounts Available. For info: 917 239-6690.

Dan Culleton's G. Gebony Productions in association with the Triad Theatre presents a concert presentation of Pat Holley's all original R&B/Pop Musical, ME & CAESAR LEE.

Dan Culleton's G. Gebony Productions in association with the Triad Theatre presents a concert presentation of Pat Holley's all original R&B/Pop Musical, ME & CAESAR LEE.

Dan Culleton's G. Gebony Productions in association with the Triad Theatre presents a concert presentation of Pat Holley's all original R&B/Pop Musical, ME & CAESAR LEE.

LEE SUMMERS (2010 Bistro Award Winner, Dreamgirls Original Company) stars in COLE: REVISITED - A Retelling of the songs made famous by the great Nat 'King' Cole - Featuring ALVA NELSON as Arranger, Musical Director and Pianist. COLE: REVISITED is directed by Broadway's Leslie Dockery (Eubie, Sophisticated Ladies). This premiere performance will launch Monday, March 14th @ 7:pm with the possibility of an ongoing monthly run.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) from February 24 - March 13, 2011.

LEE SUMMERS (2010 Bistro Award Winner, Dreamgirls Original Company) stars in COLE: REVISITED - A Retelling of the songs made famous by the great Nat 'King' Cole - Featuring ALVA NELSON as Arranger, Musical Director and Pianist. COLE: REVISITED is directed by Broadway's Leslie Dockery (Eubie, Sophisticated Ladies). This premiere performance will launch Monday, March 14th @ 7:pm with the possibility of an ongoing monthly run.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) from February 24 - March 13, 2011.

Dan Culleton's G. Gebony Productions in association with the Triad Theatre presents a concert presentation of Pat Holley's all original R&B/Pop Musical, ME & CAESAR LEE.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) from February 24 - March 13, 2011.

In a return engagement, MARVA HICKS will present WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, December 17th at 7pm at The Triad Theatre.