In the heart of East Hampton, where beach breezes meet cultural brilliance, a summertime tradition is returning in full voice. Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea—a dazzling cabaret and Broadway-inspired concert series—makes its highly anticipated return to LTV Studios for Summer 2025. Co-produced by Donna Rubin and LTV Creative Director Josh Gladstone, the series is once again set to transform the East End into a musical haven for locals, visitors, and Broadway aficionados alike.
At the center of this creative force is Donna Rubin, a renaissance woman of the arts whose story reads like a songbook itself—one filled with passion, poise, and perseverance. From her early days as a professional dancer with the National Ballet of Canada to gracing the Broadway stage in Carousel at Lincoln Center, Rubin’s life has been steeped in performance. Her acclaimed portrayal of Meg Giry in the original Canadian production of Phantom of the Opera remains a touchstone in her storied career.
But Rubin’s artistry doesn’t stop at center stage. She co-founded bodē NYC in 1999, introducing New York’s first hot yoga studio and expanding it into a wellness empire with four locations across Manhattan. Her dedication to movement, health, and self-expression created a transformative space for thousands—just as her latest musical endeavor is transforming East Hampton’s cultural landscape.
Rubin’s return to live performance production has struck a particularly harmonious chord with Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea. Nestled inside the stylish, industrial-chic LTV television studio, this concert series offers far more than just great entertainment. The venue, reimagined with state-of-the-art lighting, superb acoustics, café-style seating, and a gleaming Baby Grand piano, becomes an intimate salon where every note resonates and every lyric tells a story.
Audiences won’t just watch performances—they’ll feel them.
“We wanted to bring the kind of magic you find in a Manhattan cabaret room or Broadway house and drop it right into the Hamptons,” says Rubin. “These performers are legends. And the space we’ve created allows audiences to connect with them in a deeply personal, unforgettable way.”
The 2025 lineup reads like a who’s who of Broadway and cabaret royalty. The series opens on Saturday, July 5, with none other than Marilyn Maye in Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye. The legendary vocalist brings decades of brilliance to the stage in a performance that’s certain to leave audiences spellbound.
Other highlights include Lee Roy Reams on July 11 with Me and Betty, Liz Callaway on July 19 in Broadway and Beyond, and the elegant stylings of Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano on July 26 in Hirschfeld’s Broadway, hosted by David Leopold. The summer crescendos with eclectic and thrilling acts such as Steve Ross, Karen Murphy, and Maria Abous on August 3, and culminates with powerhouse performers KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Natalie Douglas, and Marta Sanders on August 16 in a Cabaret Jubilee.
The series continues with Craig Rubano’s Take the Moment on August 23 and concludes on a global note with Moipei—Mary, Maggy, and Marta Moipei—on August 30, bringing their signature harmony to Moipei Embraces New York.
Each evening promises a musical journey that pays homage to the American Songbook while also venturing into international rhythms, showtunes, and timeless classics. With performances curated for both seasoned theatergoers and casual summer guests, Rubin’s series proves that art, especially music, is best when it’s shared—and up close.
Whether you’re fresh from the beach or seeking an evening of refined escape, Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea offers a front-row seat to summer’s most enchanting soundtrack—one carefully composed by the incomparable Donna Rubin.
Tickets for all performances are available at
ltveh.org/hss2025, and early reservations are highly
recommended.