Chester Gregory's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story, which led to his Broadway debut as Seaweed in Hairspray.
16 Facts About Chester Gregory
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Chester Gregory produced and starred in a look into the life of Jackie Wilson in The Eve of Jackie.
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Chester Gregory has received numerous awards including the Joseph Jefferson and NAACP Theatre Award.
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Chester Gregory has been awarded the key to two cities: The key to his hometown the City of Gary, Indiana and the Key to the City of East Chicago, Indiana.
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Chester Gregory has been awarded Honorary State Representative for the state of Indiana.
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Chester Gregory was born in Gary, Indiana on December 10,1972, to steel mill worker, Chester Gregory, Sr.
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Chester Gregory progressed to Columbia College Chicago, where he majored in Musical Theatre.
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Shortly before graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Chester Gregory earned the leading role as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.
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In 2003, Chester Gregory met and performed for the legendary "King of Pop," Michael Jackson, who gave Chester Gregory a standing ovation.
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That same week, Chester Gregory made his Broadway debut as Seaweed in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray.
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Chester Gregory remained in the cast for two and a half years, then moved on to originate and star in other principal roles on Broadway including Tarzan, Cry-Baby, Sister Act and Motown: The Musical.
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Chester Gregory performed internationally while touring with Motown: the Musical, Dreamgirls, and Sister Act.
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Chester Gregory has appeared on The Daily Show, The View and David Tutera's CELEBrations with Kym Whitley.
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Chester Gregory has led acting and singing workshops at Donda's House and other schools and organizations throughout New York, Florida, and the Chicago area.
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Chester Gregory has released several albums and worked with music legends such as Phil Collins, Marc Shaiman, Henry Krieger and Artie Butler.
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Dr Chester Gregory worked with PJ Morton and Eric Roberson for his album In Search of High Love.