Chester Gregory
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Chester Gregory is an award-winning Broadway actor and musician.

Broadway roles

  • Sister Act as Eddie
  • Dreamgirls as James "Thunder" Early (National Tour)
  • Hairspray
    Hairspray (musical)
    Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues...

     as Seaweed
  • Tarzan
    Tarzan (musical)
    Tarzan: The Musical is based on the Disney film of the same name and the story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Music and lyrics are written by Phil Collins, with a book by David Henry Hwang.-Production:...

     as Terk
  • The Jackie Wilson Story as Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson
    Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. was an American singer and performer. Known as "Mr. Excitement", Wilson was important in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. He was known as a master showman, and as one of the most dynamic singers and performers in R&B and rock history...

  • Cry Baby
    Cry-Baby (musical)
    Cry-Baby is a musical based on the 1990 John Waters movie of the same name. The music is by David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger, and the book is by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. O'Donnell and Meehan also adapted Waters' film Hairspray for the musical stage...

     as Dupree
  • Shrek the Musical as Donkey
    Donkey (Shrek)
    Donkey is a fictional talking donkey from the Shrek series of films and he serves as the deuteragonist of the films, voiced by Eddie Murphy. The character has also featured in the original story Shrek!...

     (Seattle tryout, Pre-Broadway)
  • Train is Comin' as Isaac
  • Chicago's Gold Soul
  • Otis Redding
    Otis Redding
    Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger and talent scout. He is considered one of the major figures in soul and R&B...

     Story

Audio discography

  • Breakbeat Karaoke
  • In Search of High Love - Chester Gregory Get "In Search of High Love" on Itunes
  • Tarzan - The Broadway Musical
  • 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
    The Daily Show
    The Daily Show , is an American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998...

     - W Jon Stewart, Comedy Central
  • The View - Interview and performance with Rosie O'Donell
  • 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
    Outer Critics Circle Award
    The Outer Critics Circle Awards are presented annually for theatrical achievements both on and Off-Broadway and were begun during the 1949-1950 theater season. The awards are decided upon by theater critics who review for out-of-town newspapers, national publications, and other media outlets...

     Nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical For his role as Eddie in Sister Act

External links

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