LTV Studios is will hold the spring launch party for “Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea” on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at Manhattan’s Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor. Produced by LTV’s creative director Josh Gladstone and independent producer Donna Rubin, “Hamptons Songbook by the Sea” is a featured series this season at LTV Studios showcasing performances by the world’s best cabaret and Broadway artists. The spring launch party offers the opportunity to preview some of the performers lined up for the series at LTV this season.
Independent producer Rubin has a 30-year history with the Triad Theater, and will be returning to the Hamptons for her second season producing with the “Summer Songbook” season at LTV.
“We’re so excited to build upon what we started last summer. We have a great lineup and look forward to seeing you at LTV! ” shares Donna Rubin.
Gladstone adds, “We launched ‘Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea’ last season after a 5-show pilot series the year before. Both summers proved resoundingly that there’s passion and excitement for cabaret on the East End. These timeless tunes never go out of style — and there’s new material being added to the American Songbook every year.
“What a treat to build upon LTV’s success as cabaret’s new home in the Hamptons, returning for another gorgeous summer hosting some of the finest artists in the business,” he adds. “Legendary performers, fresh interpretations, an intimate space, champagne on a summer night — the perfect, artful restorative for heart, mind and soul.”
The series will kick off Saturday, July 5, with legendary songstress Marilyn Maye. Hosted in the intimate, funky and unique environs of a reconfigured, industrial black-box television Studio 3 at LTV in East Hampton, “Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea” will feature state-of-the art lighting and audio merged with the romantic ambiance of cafe table seating, modular staging and a baby grand piano.
The summer lineup includes: Lee Roy Reams, Liz Callaway, Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano, David Leopold, Steve Ross, Karen Murphy, Maria Abous, KT Sullivan, Natalie Douglas, Marta Sanders, Craig Rubano and more still to be announced, several of whom will make a special advance appearance at the launch party at the Triad Theater.
Cost to attend the launch party is $75 plus a two drink minimum per person. Tickets may be purchased at bit.ly/3G4AkjG. Tickets for live stream and on-demand are available as well at furshmedia.stellartickets.com/events/ltv. Attendees at the spring launch party will receive a special discount code for use toward the summer series ticket purchases. LTV Studios is at 75 Industrial Road in Wainscott. For more information, visit ltveh.org.
“Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea”
Saturday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. — Season Opener, Marilyn Maye
Friday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. — “Me & Betty” featuring Lee Roy Reams
Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. — “Broadway & Beyond” featuring Liz Callaway
Saturday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. — “Hirschfeld’s Broadway: Songs & Stories” featuring Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano. Hosted by David Leopold, Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation
Sunday, August 3, 7:30 p.m. — “Best of Versed Strikes Back” with Steve Ross, Karen Murphy and Maria Abous. Produced & Hosted by David Alpern
Saturday, August 16, 7:30 p.m. — “Nice Work if You Can Get It” starring Mark Nadler, KT Sullivan, Natalie Douglas and Marta Sanders presented in association with Mabel Mercer Foundation
Saturday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. — “Take the Moment” featuring Craig Rubano
Staff Writer on Apr 23, 2025