Ann Hampton Callaway to perform Hamptons Summer Songbook set in Wainscott

Ann Hampton Callaway will bring her “Here’s To Life” program to LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday, July 11, as Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea continues its 2026 season. The concert underscores the series’ draw as an intimate East End venue for Broadway, cabaret and American Songbook talent.

Why it matters: - Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea is using Callaway’s performance to keep building its identity as a close-up, high-end live music series on the East End. - The concert gives audiences a chance to hear a major Broadway, cabaret and jazz artist in a small venue rather than a large theater. - The series has become a cultural fixture for the Hamptons audience looking for American Songbook, cabaret and musical theater programming.

What happened: - Ann Hampton Callaway will perform “Here’s To Life” on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at LTV Studios in Wainscott. - Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea is in its third season. - The series is produced by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone. - The 2026 season opened with Broadway star Norm Lewis.

The details: - Callaway is known for her Tony-nominated performance in the Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to “The Nanny.” - Callaway works as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist and arranger. - Her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand. - Callaway has collaborated with artists including Carole King. - The July 11 show is designed as an intimate evening in LTV Studios’ industrial-chic black-box setting. - The series pairs performances with café-style seating, strong acoustics and close-up sightlines. - Callaway’s repertoire spans Arlen, Porter, Rodgers and the Bergmans, along with contemporary writers and her own originals. - Christopher Loudon of JazzTimes called Callaway a “superbly intelligent, singularly creative pop-jazz stylist” who can stand with Streisand, Ronstadt, Shirley Horn and Dianne Reeves. - LTV Studios is described as an intimate performance venue with state-of-the-art lighting, superb acoustics, modular staging and a Baby Grand piano. - LTV is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are deductible as defined by IRS regulations. - More information is available on LTV’s website.

Between the lines: - The series is leaning on major names and a carefully controlled room to create an experience that feels more personal than a traditional concert hall. - Callaway’s booking fits a broader programming strategy centered on recognizable Broadway and cabaret talent with strong ties to the American Songbook. - The event also reflects how East End arts presenters are using boutique venues to compete on atmosphere, not just star power.

What's next: - The series continues on July 18 with Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch performing the songs of Hoagy Carmichael. - On July 25, David Alpern will host Maria Abous and Eric Yves Garcia in an evening devoted to Lorenz Hart. - “A Swell-egant, Elegant Party,” hosted by Laurence Maslon and starring Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano, is set for August 1. - KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler, joined by Stephanie Pope and Christine Pedi, will perform in a program co-sponsored by the Mabel Mercer Foundation on August 22. - The season will close with Tony Award-winning “A Chorus Line” star Donna McKechnie on August 29. - Callaway’s official site is here.