Chester Gregory brings Being Black on Broadway to Winston-Salem finale

A Winston-Salem theater run featuring Broadway performer Chester Gregory is heading into its final performances this weekend.

Being Black on Broadway is scheduled for 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Salem College, 601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem. The production is listed as part of the International Black Theatre Festival and performing-arts programming.

The official event description says Gregory combines personal storytelling with live vocals while tracing the experience of performing Black music and theater on Broadway. The listing references musical touchstones including Jackie Wilson, Michael Jackson and Broadway hits. Ticket information is available through the event listing’s link to NC Black Rep.

Readers planning to attend should confirm the current performance time, ticket availability and venue instructions before traveling, since the Friday and Saturday shows are the final dates listed for the Winston-Salem engagement.

Source: Reporting based on the Visit Winston-Salem official event listing, checked July 31, 2026. The accompanying SVG is original illustrative editorial art and does not depict Gregory, Salem College or the actual performance.