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THE SPARK: Hamptons Summer Songbook Returns to NYC With Star-Studded Cabaret Preview at Triad Theatre
Beloved East End concert series hosts its annual “Friendraiser” on May 5, offering a first look at the 2026 summer lineup
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea returns to Manhattan next month for its third annual “Friendraiser,” a lively evening of cabaret performance and community support ahead of its 2026 summer season.
Set for Tuesday, May 5, at The Triad Theatre, the event will feature a curated lineup of performers from the upcoming season, offering a musical preview of what’s to come on the East End.
A Preview of Summer in Song
Hosted by producer Donna Rubin and LTV Creative Director Josh Gladstone, the evening brings together leading voices in cabaret and Broadway for an intimate showcase.
Scheduled performers include Eric Yves Garcia, Maria Abous, KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Stephanie Pope, Pamela Morgan, Barbara Fasano and Eric Comstock. (Lineup subject to change.)
From Manhattan to Wainscott
The event serves as a New York City curtain-raiser for the acclaimed Hamptons-based series, held each summer at LTV’s Studio Three Theater in Wainscott.
Produced by Rubin and Gladstone, Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea has carved out a niche as one of the East End’s premier live music experiences, pairing top-tier vocalists with an intimate, salon-style setting.
The 2026 season is scheduled to run from June 28 through Aug. 29.
Supporting the Arts on the East End
Proceeds from the Friendraiser benefit LTV Studios, the East Hampton-based nonprofit behind the series. The evening also offers livestream and on-demand access for those unable to attend in person.
2026 Season Highlights
This summer’s lineup is expected to include standout performances by Norm Lewis (June 28), Ann Hampton Callaway (July 11), and Klea Blackhurst with Billy Stritch (July 18), among others.
The Details
The May 5 Friendraiser offers a rare chance to experience the spirit of the Hamptons series in Manhattan—blending polished performances with a relaxed, close-up atmosphere—before the season heads east.
Tickets for the fundraiser at The Triad on May 5th, click here.
For Summer Songbook Series at LTV tickets, click here.