Lee Roy Reams (Photo credit: Hamptons Summer Songbook)
LTV Studios’ Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea presents
an unforgettable night of music, memory, and Lauren Bacall
The Hamptons are about to get a dose of Old Hollywood glamor and Broadway brilliance as legendary performer Lee Roy Reams headlines “Me and Betty” at LTV Studios on Friday, July 11th at 7:30 p.m., as part of the celebrated Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series.
Produced by LTV Creative Director Josh Gladstone and independent producer Donna Rubin, the 2025 Songbook season continues its dazzling run with Reams’ heartfelt, hilarious, and star-studded musical memoir about his close relationship with Lauren Bacall, the iconic star known to friends as simply “Betty.” Audiences will be treated to rare behind-the-scenes stories and classic show tunes that bring to life Bacall’s charisma, complexity, and captivating presence.
A Tony-nominated Broadway treasure, Reams pulls back the curtain on his storied friendship with Bacall, their time together on stage, and the offstage moments that defined an era. With musical direction by the brilliant Alex Rybeck, whose Grammy-nominated arrangements have supported legends from Eartha Kitt to Liz Callaway, this evening promises to be a once-in-a-season experience.
Following the July 5th kickoff, the series continues through August 30th with a dazzling lineup of performers including Liz Callaway, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano, KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler, and international sensations Moipei, among others. Full season details are listed online.
Now in its third season, Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea has quickly become one of the most celebrated live music series on the East End, attracting both devoted theatergoers and curious newcomers with its intimate ambiance and impeccable talent roster.
Ticket Prices:
VIP Café front row reserve seating (with drink ticket) – $100.00, General admission (in advance) – $60.00, General admission (at the door) – $65.00.
About Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea:
LTV Studios in East Hampton concert series brings world-class cabaret and Broadway talent to the East End. Produced by Donna Rubin and LTV’s Creative Director Josh Gladstone, this unique musical experience transforms LTV’s industrial-chic television studio into an intimate performance venue complete with state-of-the-art lighting, superb acoustics, café-style seating, modular staging, and a stunning Baby Grand piano. The Songbook series offers a front-row seat to legendary music, interpreted by today’s finest performers in an up-close, unforgettable setting. Whether you are rolling off the beach or seeking an evening of sophisticated song, Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea is your new go-to destination for live music in the Hamptons.
LTV is a tax-exempt 501c(3) organization and donations are deductible as defined by IRS regulations.
For more information, please visit: www.ltveh.org
About Lee Roy Reams:
Once dubbed the “Zelig of musical theater,” Lee Roy Reams has danced through decades of Broadway history from originating roles in 42nd Street and Applause (opposite Bacall) to donning gowns in La Cage aux Folles and stealing scenes in The Producers. A pioneer in LGBTQ+ stage representation and the first American male to play the title role in Hello, Dolly!, Reams has graced the world’s top cabaret venues and appeared at the White House four times. With a career as bold as his stage presence, he remains a cultural icon of style, wit, and theatrical mastery.
