March 15, 2023 – Sarasota
Music lovers are invited to enjoy the sounds of Motown when Broadway star Chester Gregory performs in Sarasota on Monday, April 17th at 7 p.m. during a musical salute called MOTOWN MONDAY@McCURDY’S. The live performance will include a variety of musicians and singers from the era.
The L.A.-based singer, actor and songwriter is best known for his leading role as Berry Gordy in MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on Gordy’s life and the history of his Motown record label, showcasing artists from Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye to Michael Jackson. Following a national tour including performances at the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago, the show received four nominations at the 67th annual Tony Awards.
Gregory’s breakthrough came with his lead role as Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story, which he also produced. It also led to his Broadway debut as Seaweed in Hairspray and numerous awards including the Joseph Jefferson and NAACP Theatre awards.
Gregory’s other theater credits include principal roles in Tarzan, Cry-Baby, Dreamgirls and Sister Act.
Gregory, who records under his artist name, CHΞSS, has released several albums and worked with Phil Collins, Marc Shaiman, Henry Krieger and Artie Butler. He has also worked with PJ Morton and Eric Roberson for his album In Search of High Love. Other notable musical collaborations include Ledisi, Keyon Harrold, Dot Da Genius, MaliMusic, 88-Keys, 9th Wonder, The Pocket Queen, Cory Henry, and Chance The Rapper. He now has a new project titled RETRO(GRADE).
MOTOWN MONDAY is a one-time show and will take place at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, at 7 p.m., at 1923 Ringling Blvd., in Sarasota. Tickets are $30 and are available at here. For more information: (941) 925-3869 or (941) 932-6269
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