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Tegan Summer

Birth Place: London, England

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Tegan Summer is a member of the Broadway League and Society of London Theatre (SOLT), CEO of Tegan Summer Theatricals & Timeless Stage & Screen, and an NAACP and Ovation award-recipient. He is a 2024 recipient of the Political and Public Life Arts & Culture award, presented to him at the House of Commons.



He is also on the selection committee for the National Alliance For Musical Theatre (NAMT), the worldwide stage theatrical rights owner for the properties of James Dean, Bettie Page, The Nicholas Brothers, and Amelia Earhart, and holds the life rights for stage musicals for Malcolm X and Harvey Milk.

He is GP and Co-Lead Producer on Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's new musical, "Little Dancer", directed by Susan Stroman, set for the West End’s Garrick Theatre in 2024, and was a Producer on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nimax Theatre's 2023 revival of "Aspects of Love" at the Lyric Theatre, also in London's West End. Summer is a Producer on "For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy" for Nimax Theatres and The Royal Court in London.

Current and Credited: Producer, Librettist, and or Lyricist of the following: "Mozart: Her Story - The New Musical" (Carnegie Hall 2023 & The Lyric Theatre 2024); "Rebel - The James Dean Musical"; "The Nicholas Brothers Musical" with Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company (Jamil Jude Artistic Director); "“You’ve Gotta Give ‘Em Hope” - The Harvey Milk Musical"; "Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups - The Icon*The Musical"; 'Amelia - A Musical Tale of Bravery & Mystery'; and the golden era musical, 'The Dolly Sisters: Icons of the Jazz Age', based on the biography by Gary Chapman.

He is Lead Producer on the Broadway-bound 'Stormy Weather - The Lena Horne Musical." Summer also produced the world premiere of "Marilyn! - The New Musical" (Ogunquit Playhouse | Caesars Entertainment).
Summer is a judge on Birmingham Rep's Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize (in partnership with The Victoria Wood Foundation), the former Board President of Amas Musical Theatre, former President and current Board member of the Foundation for New American Musicals, and a member of the Dramatists Guild. He remains a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and Equity.

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WEST END UNSCRIPTED! Q&A Series Will Donate £10,000 to Charity Nightly
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

West End Unscripted! is an exclusive new celebrity Q&A series donating to charity, and bringing theatre lovers closer to their favourite stars, set for next month, with further dates to be announced.
Dom Hartley-Harris Joins Cast of MOZART: HER STORY " THE NEW MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Dom Hartley-Harris has joined the cast of Mozart: Her Story – The New Musical assembling at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for two special performances on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024.
Gabrielle Brooks, Anthony Rapp, and More Set For MOZART: HER STORY-THE NEW MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL, based on the life of Mozart’s sister, Nan, marries Mozart’s classics with over twenty contemporary original compositions by Tegan Summer (Book & Lyrics) & Gregory Nabours (Music & Additional Lyrics), and will have two special performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024. 
The Colony Theatre to Present THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

THE COLONY THEATRE will present the new musical THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER from August 31 to September 22. Discover the story of a Civil War soldier with a unique and compelling history.
36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).
Eugene O'Hare Announced Winner of The Inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

At a ceremony held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, Irish actor and playwright from County Down, Eugene O’Hare was announced as the winner of Birmingham Rep’s inaugural The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
FOR BLACK BOYS... Extends in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres have announced an extension to the current limited run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy for a further 4 weeks due to public demand and renewed critical acclaim.
Cast Set For the West End Run of FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres welcomes six new cast members to the For Black Boys… family.  Find out who is starring here!
Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
ASPECTS OF LOVE in the West End to Close Three Months Early
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

The West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love will close on August 19, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Dave Willetts Joins West End Revival of ASPECTS OF LOVE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023

Dave Willetts, one of the UK's most critically acclaimed musical stars joins the cast of the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Aspects of Love, which opens on 13 May 2023 at the Lyric Theatre in London.   He will play the role of Sir George Dillingham at every Monday performance from 29 May 2023, the role played by Michael Ball at every other performance.
Full Cast Announced for ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 31, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Aspects of Love, produced by Nica Burns, as the new production began rehearsals this week.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal For MOZART: HER STORY - THE NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023

Check out rehearsal photos for MOZART: HER STORY - THE NEW MUSICAL, with presentations to be held on Sunday, March 5 and Monday, March 6 at 7:30pm at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Kennedy Caughell, Justin Matthew Sargent, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Rockwell & More to Star in MOZART: HER STORY " THE NEW MUSICAL at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2023

Kennedy Caughell, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Rockwell and more will lead MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL presentations at Carnegie Hall. See performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Mark William Returns to The Green Room 42 in TECHNICOLOR DREAMS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 11, 2022

Mark William returned to The Green Room 42 on Saturday, December 10th at 7 pm with a new show titled TECHNICOLOR DREAMS. Check out our photos here!
Photos: Drama League President Bonnie Comley Hosts Holiday Mixer With Gabriel Stelian-Shanks and Bevin Ross
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 6, 2022

Bonnie Comley, who is starting her second of a four-year term as President of the Board of Directors, hosted a Holiday Mixer with Executive Director Bevin Ross, Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, board members, Directors Project alumni, and invited guests.
Photos: Inside the Apocalyptic Artists' Inaugural Gala At The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022

Apocalyptic Artists held their Inaugural Gala at The Players on Sunday evening, October 16th, featuring honored guest Robert Cuccioli, a Keynote conversation with Ty Jones and a performance by the students of Cardinal Spellman High School. See photos from the event.
Kennedy Caughell, Jelani Remy, Lana Gordon & More to Star in MOZART: HER STORY " THE NEW MUSICAL Staged Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022

Timeless Stage & Screen, Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present staged readings of MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL, with book and lyrics by Tegan Summer and music and additional lyrics by Gregory Nabours.
Photos: Inside the Two-Night Presentation Of THE SONGS OF DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022

Producers Richard Bell, N’Kenge, Park Row Equity Partners, Tegan Summer, Sam Williams, Michael Loeb and Derow Enterprises, in association with Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts and LBlakes Partners, recently presented “The Songs of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical,” at Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall. Check out photos here!

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