As part of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call series at the popular dance club, Gregory will perform a full set following the weekly "Musical Mondays" video presentations of Broadway performances. Gregory's concert is scheduled for 11:30 PM. Chester Gregory, who co-starred in Tarzan, made his Broadway debut in Hairspray. A native of Gary, IN, Gregory has also appeared in productions of The Jackie Wilson Story, Train Is Comin', Soul of Black Music, Scapin and Drowning Crow. His awards include a Jeff Award (Best Actor in a Review), a Black Excellence Award (Best Actor in a Musical), a Black Theater Alliance Award (Best Actor in a Musical) and an Audelco Special Performance Award in 2003.
Gregory's single "High Love," from his forthcoming CD, is available for download on iTunes. Gregory will perform an evening of his R&B tunes at Joe's Pub Jan. 28.
Splash Bar is located in Manhattan at 50 W. 17th Street. Admission is free until 10 PM; there is a $5 charge after that time. Attendees must be 21 or older with identification.