- Chester Gregory
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Chester Gregory Born Chester Gregory II
Gary, IndianaOccupation Actor/Musician Years active 1996-Present Chester Gregory (aka Chess Gregory) is an award-winning Broadway actor[1] and musician.
Contents
Broadway roles
- Sister Act as Eddie[2]
- Dreamgirls as James "Thunder" Early (National Tour)
- Hairspray as Seaweed[3]
- Tarzan as Terk[4]
- The Jackie Wilson Story as Jackie Wilson[5]
- Cry Baby as Dupree[6]
- Shrek the Musical as Donkey (Seattle tryout, Pre-Broadway)[7]
- Train is Comin' as Isaac
- Chicago's Gold Soul
- Otis Redding Story
Audio discography
- Breakbeat Karaoke
- In Search of High Love - Chester Gregory Get "In Search of High Love" on Itunes
- Tarzan - The Broadway Musical[8]
- Shrek (Orchestra Test) - Dream Works Theatricals
- Hairspray - (Movie Soundtrack & Special Edition)
- Carol's For A Cure Vol. 8
- Chicago Soul Sessions
- Catch Me If U Can (Pre-Brodaway Recordings)
- Carol's For A Cure Vol. 6
- New York City Christmas
- Morning Starr- Ahdae
- The McKenzie-Burns Project
- Jackie Wilson Story Soundtrack - Black Ensemble
Television appearances
- The Daily Show - W Jon Stewart, Comedy Central [9]
- The View - Interview and performance with Rosie O'Donell[10]
- HAIRSPRAY -“Break Out” (Lead Vocal) New Line Cinema
- AMERICAN DREAMS NBC
- THE TONY AWARDS 2008 CBS
- ART BEAT News Chicago
- DOTS (Pilot) NBC
- "Grand Theft Auto” – Liberty City (Video Game) Rock Star Games
Awards and nominations
- Joseph Jefferson Alliance Award Winner - Best Actor in a Musical
- Black Theater Alliance Award Winner - Best Actor in a Musical
- Audelco Award Winner - Best Actor in a Musical
- Black Theater Alliance Award Nominee - For his role as Isaac in Train is Comin'
- Doo Wop Shobop at Black Ensemble Theater Award Winner
- Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical For his role as Eddie in Sister Act
References
- ^ http://www.hiphoppress.com/2009/02/broadway-starrb-soul-recording-artist-chester-gregory-prepares-for-the-release-of-his-debut-album.html
- ^ Hetrick, Adam. "Victoria Clark, Fred Applegate, Chester Gregory Will Be Part of Broadway's 'Sister Act' " playbill.com, February 1, 2011
- ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/80195.html
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/11/theater/reviews/11tarz.html?pagewanted=all
- ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-79500082.html
- ^ http://broadwayworld.com/people/?personid=8469
- ^ http://cdbaby.com/cd/cgregory
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMQPNY
- ^ http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=92042&title=Trapped-in-the-Closet-Pt.-1
- ^ http://www.broadway2seattle.com/2008/09/countdown-to-shrek-chester-gregory-is.html
External links
Categories:- American musical theatre actors
- Living people
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