LTV Studios(75 Industrial Road, Wainscott, NY) launched the “Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea” on Sunday, June 28th. Presented by Eleanor & Howard Morgan, Lynn & Bruce Surry, and Riki Kane Larimer.
The season premiere was “An Evening with Norm Lewis.” Norm Lewis is an American actor and baritone singer. He has appeared on Broadway and in London’s West End, in film, on television, in recordings, and in regional theatre. He is also noted for his wide vocal range. There was also a special presentation of the 2026 France AnnDougherty Award for Broadcast Philanthropy to Jean Shafiroff.
LTV Executive and Creative Director Josh Gladstone said, “We feel strongly that Jean’s ongoing generosity towards LTV over the years, paired with the tremendous consistency and results of her show, ‘Successful Philanthropy,’ make her the perfect candidate to receive this new annual recognition,” He also said, “Jean has made an enormous impact not only on LTV, but also on the surrounding community through her work with other nonprofits. Her living legacy is one of care and compassion, and we thank her for this.”
The evening was produced by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone. Donna Rubin moved out to the Hamptons full-time after co-founding the original “Hot Yoga” studios for twenty-five years and returning to her show business roots. She was in Phantom of the Opera and Carousel.
Donna Rubin said, “We have so many wonderful cabaret performers that we want to come out and perform. However, the final decisions often boil down to scheduling. Who is available when. The different shows that they have, and if they have a connection to the Hamptons. All of this helps when making our decisions.”
The 2026 Summer Songbook lineup consists of:
Ann Hampton Callaway: July 11th
Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch: July 18th
Eric Yves Garcia & Maria Abous: July 25th
Eric Comstock &Barbara Fasano: August 1st
KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Christine Pedi & Stephanie Pope: August 22nd
Pamela Morgan: August 23rd
Donna McKechnie: August 29th
The Summer Songbook is a growing phenomenon. Ms. Rubin agreed, saying, “Last season our audience grew. I knew we were on the right track when I bumped into people, and they said they heard about our series. That is a big deal because there is so much going on.”
The LTV Studios is a wonderful venue with abundant free, easy parking. It is cozy yet roomy and best of all, modern. Donna Rubin said, “The feedback has been wonderful, and people really like the venue. We are able to create a cafe cabaret vibe that no other location can create. It doesn’t hurt that there is free parking and easy to get to once you know where it is! Across from the airport is the easiest way to describe the location!”
