A Man of Many Faces
How Chester Gregory brings his alter egos to bear in Sister Act’s Sweaty Eddie BY E.J. IANNELLI
“S
weaty Eddie” sounds like the sort of role an actor would prefer to leave off his one-sheet, let alone reprise. Any character who warrants that kind of nickname stands little chance of being suave, dashing, glamorous or any of the other qualities audiences might demand
of a Broadway lead. That’s not an issue for Chester Gregory. He played Sweaty Eddie (aka Eddie Souther) for 18 months in the successful Broadway run of Sister Act. After a year’s break, the Gary, Ind., native chose to resume the role in the musical’s ...continued on next page
Chester Gregory (left) in his acclaimed role as Sweaty Eddie.
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