Donna Summer
Date of Death: May 17, 2012 (63)
Birth Place: Brookline, MA, USA
Latest News on Donna Summer:
THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM and DAVID'S FRIEND to Run in Rep at Soho Playhouse (May 29, 2024)
Broadway's Jeremy Benton directs a star-studded cast in 42ND STREET at The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre (May 29, 2024)
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June (May 29, 2024)
THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM and DAVID'S FRIEND to Run in Rep at Soho Playhouse (May 29, 2024)
Broadway's Jeremy Benton directs a star-studded cast in 42ND STREET at The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre (May 29, 2024)
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June (May 29, 2024)
Donna Summer BIO
Donna Summer was born in Boston on New Year’s Eve, 1948. She embraced the core tenets of gospel as a young singer while cutting her teeth with a local rock band and in European musicals, developing an individual vocal élan that also married the best elements of Rock, R&B, and Disco.
Her signature style is on full display on The Original Hits in such iconic tracks as forever-seductive “Love To Love You Baby,” the defiantly declarative “Bad Girls,” the MTV-era female-empowerment anthem “She Works Hard For The Money,” the fiery dance/rock mesh of “Hot Stuff,” and the urgent ballad-to-crescendo disco blend of “Last Dance.”
Even though Summer sadly passed away in 2012, her cultural impact and sonic legacy carries ever onward, and she garnered a well-deserved posthumous induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Donna Summer Photos
Afra Hines with LaChanze, Storm Lever and Ariana DeBose during the Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Afra Hines for 'Summer:The Donna Summer Musical at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2018
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 2018 Legacy Robe Ceremonies!
Afra Hines with LaChanze, Storm Lever and Ariana DeBose during the Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Afra Hines for 'Summer:The Donna Summer Musical at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2018
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 2018 Legacy Robe Ceremonies!
Donna Summer Videos
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Videos: Watch Ariana DeBose's Best Award Show Moments Ahead of the Tonys
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2024
Video: Watch Colman Domingo in SING SING Trailer Following Theatre Group For Incarcerated Men
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2024
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
Video: Ariana DeBose & Boy George Team Up For 'Electric Energy' Single From ARGYLLE
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2024
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT's Kayla Pecchioni Talks Understudying on Broadway with CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2023
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for JERSEY BOYS at The Gateway Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023
Lights, Camera, Anagrams! with Olivia Elease Hardy: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Wins Big at the Tonys
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2023
Lights, Camera, Anagrams! with Olivia Elease Hardy: More Questions with the KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 8, 2023
Lights, Camera, Anagrams! with Olivia Elease Hardy: Questions with the Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2023
Lights, Camera, Anagrams! with Olivia Elease Hardy: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Gets Ready for the Tonys
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2023
VIDEO: First Look At SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at Lawrenceville Arts Center
by Alan Henry - Mar 27, 2023
Donna Summer News
THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM and DAVID'S FRIEND to Run in Rep at Soho Playhouse
SoHo Playhouse will present a special double bill this summer of The Village! A Disco Daydream and David’s Friend. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
SoHo Playhouse will present a special double bill this summer of The Village! A Disco Daydream and David’s Friend. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway's Jeremy Benton directs a star-studded cast in 42ND STREET at The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Broadway talents Jeremy Benton, Sydney Jones, Erick Pinnick, Joel Newsome, Don Richard, and Joseph Ryan Harrington join THE LYCEUM for 42ND STREET. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway talents Jeremy Benton, Sydney Jones, Erick Pinnick, Joel Newsome, Don Richard, and Joseph Ryan Harrington join THE LYCEUM for 42ND STREET. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, & Aaron Lazar Headline BROADWAY AND VINE Concerts
Broadway and Vine kicks off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn.
Broadway and Vine kicks off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
Get a first look at rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June, with book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Get a first look at rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June, with book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Breton Tyner-Bryan's Immersive Film Installation ESCAPE Will Screen at the Gallatin Galleries
Multi-award-winning producer/director/writer/actor/choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan's latest immersive film installation ESCAPE, a collage retrospect of Breton Follies Productions Films' will make its east coast premiere at the illustrious Gallatin Galleries at New York University.
Multi-award-winning producer/director/writer/actor/choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan's latest immersive film installation ESCAPE, a collage retrospect of Breton Follies Productions Films' will make its east coast premiere at the illustrious Gallatin Galleries at New York University.
BROADWAY LOVES SABRINA CARPENTER Comes to 54 Below in August
On August 4th, music director and producer Benjamin Rauhala’s ‘Broadway Loves’ series will return to 54 Below to celebrate the music of ‘Espresso’ chanteuse (and star of Mean Girls on Broadway on March 10th and 11th of 2020), Sabrina Carpenter!
On August 4th, music director and producer Benjamin Rauhala’s ‘Broadway Loves’ series will return to 54 Below to celebrate the music of ‘Espresso’ chanteuse (and star of Mean Girls on Broadway on March 10th and 11th of 2020), Sabrina Carpenter!
Honey Cone to Present NOW, THEN & FOREVER At 54 Below
Honey Cone, members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, will debut at 54 Below in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Honey Cone, members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, will debut at 54 Below in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kossisko Releases New Single 'Finally Free' From SLAYERZ BALL Album
GRAMMY-nominated artist Kossisko (they/them/theirs) released “Finally Free” from their SLAYERZ BALL album due June 7 alongside a performance video filmed at the iconic East West Studios in Studio One where Frank Sinatra recorded many of his songs. Listen to the new single!
GRAMMY-nominated artist Kossisko (they/them/theirs) released “Finally Free” from their SLAYERZ BALL album due June 7 alongside a performance video filmed at the iconic East West Studios in Studio One where Frank Sinatra recorded many of his songs. Listen to the new single!
FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70'S EXPLOSION! to Play Three Clubs Stage in June
This is a rock musical revue with a wild non-stop party, celebrating strong, invincible women while reliving the 1970's Greatest Hits. “FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70'S EXPLOSION!”
This is a rock musical revue with a wild non-stop party, celebrating strong, invincible women while reliving the 1970's Greatest Hits. “FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70'S EXPLOSION!”
STUDIO 54 REWIND Comes to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Turn back time and dance, dance, dance at 'STUDIO 54 Rewind' presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, May 18, from 6 - 10 p.m., at DAER Nightclub (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood).
Turn back time and dance, dance, dance at 'STUDIO 54 Rewind' presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, May 18, from 6 - 10 p.m., at DAER Nightclub (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood).
Cast Set for GREASE at Mountain Theatre Company in June
The cast has been revealed for Mountain Theatre Company's production of Grease. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The cast has been revealed for Mountain Theatre Company's production of Grease. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
ROCK OF AGES Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Season at The Gateway
The Gateway will kick off its 75th Season with the triumphant return of ROCK OF AGES which will run at The Gateway Playhouse from May 3 – June 2, 2024.
The Gateway will kick off its 75th Season with the triumphant return of ROCK OF AGES which will run at The Gateway Playhouse from May 3 – June 2, 2024.
WHITE LOTUS Composer Will Perform the Show's Theme Tune Live in London
The instantly recognisable theme tune of HBO’s hit TV series White Lotus will be performed live at the London Palladium on 20 May as part of The Other Songs Live, a celebration of songwriting and composition.
The instantly recognisable theme tune of HBO’s hit TV series White Lotus will be performed live at the London Palladium on 20 May as part of The Other Songs Live, a celebration of songwriting and composition.
Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Premiere
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Eight Ball Theatre to Present TWELFTH NIGHT: A QUEER MUSICAL RHAPSODY
Experience a 1970s twist on Shakespeare's classic with EIGHT BALL THEATRE's TWELFTH NIGHT. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Experience a 1970s twist on Shakespeare's classic with EIGHT BALL THEATRE's TWELFTH NIGHT. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces RIDE THE CYCLONE And More for 2024-25 Season
Discover the exciting 2024-25 season at New Conservatory Theatre Center, featuring six captivating productions.
Discover the exciting 2024-25 season at New Conservatory Theatre Center, featuring six captivating productions.
Bell Theater Opens at Bell Works in Holmdel
Central New Jersey has a brand new home for the arts! Bell Theater, housed at the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, will open in May.
Central New Jersey has a brand new home for the arts! Bell Theater, housed at the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, will open in May.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" April 15 to April 21, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement
Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.
Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.
Donna Summer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Donna Summer written?
Donna Summer has written 1 shows including Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Composer & Lyricist).
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