A MOTOWN CELEBRATION WITH CHESTER GREGORY

Purchase Tickets A MOTOWN CELEBRATION WITH CHESTER GREGORY March 9, 2027, 2:00 pm Tickets: Standard – $45 Broadway extraordinaire and recording artist Chester Gregory captivates in a soulful tribute to the legends of Motown. Gregory starred on Broadway as Berry Gordy in Motown: The Musical and won acclaim nationwide for his outstanding portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story. In this dazzling concert, Gregory blends vintage influences with a modern energetic touch, sharing personal stories of meeting some of music’s greatest legends. New York Times calls him “jaw dropping.” Featuring a spectacular band, hit songs include “Higher and Higher” “Stand By Me,” “I Feel Good,” and “My Girl.” Presented by Artists Lounge Live. ARTIST BIO: Chester Gregory is an award-winning Broadway veteran and recording artist. The New York Times calls him, “jaw dropping…over-flowingly charismatic,” stating “Gregory has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand.” He starred as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy in Motown: The Musical both on Brodaway and National Tour, and as Seaweed in Hairspray on Broadway as well as performing the role on The Tony Awards. Other Broadway credits include Sister Act (Eddie), Tarzan (Terk, Original Cast), and Cry-Baby (Dupree, Original Cast). Other National Tours include Sister Act (Eddie) and Dreamgirls (James “Thunder” Early). Mr Gregory’s breakthrough role came with his outstanding portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story, launched at Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theatre and culminated at New York’s renown Apollo Theatre. Regional theatre credits include Shrek (Donkey), Fences (Lyons), and Two Trains Running (Sterling). Television appearances include performances on The Daily Show, The View and The Tony Awards. As a recording artist, Gregory, also known as CHΞSS, has collaborated with industry greats including Phil Collins, Marc Shaiman, Ledisi, and Chance The Rapper. Studio recordings include multiple singles, Original Broadway Cast recordings, and his album In Search of High Love. He is the recipient of Chicago’s Jeff Award, the NAACP Theatre Award, the key to the city of his hometown of Gary, Indiana, as well as an honorary Doctorate Degree from Columbia College Chicago. Concerts include Higher and Higher with Artists Lounge Live and his original concert The Eve of Jackie. chestergregory.com ABOUT THE COMPANY: Artists Lounge Live is a Chicago-based production company created by married team Executive Producer Michael Ingersoll and Artistic Director Angela Ingersoll. Artists Lounge Live presents captivating concerts nationwide, which feature classic pop music, singular talents, superb musicianship, and intimate storytelling. Their team of creators, headliners, and musicians enjoys distinguished careers in Broadway, theatre, film, television, and the recording and touring industries. Caring for audiences with a refreshing blend of humor and heart, the company explores America’s cultural landscape with music as its guide. Through popular music, our shared heritage, audiences receive an authentic emotional connection. Artists Lounge Live believes in the restorative power of live entertainment for the individual and the community. Partner theaters include Marriott Theatre and Paramount Theatre (Chicago), Goodspeed Musicals and Westport Country Playhouse (Connecticut), La Mirada Theatre and Laguna Playhouse (Los Angeles), A.D. Players at the George (Houston), Kahilu Theatre (Hawaii), Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Phoenix Theatre Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and more. A Motown Celebration on Artists Lounge Live