Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole February 5 - March 17, 2019
Gil Cates Theater
Written by Colman Domingo & Patricia McGregor Directed by Patricia McGregor Music Supervision by John McDaniel Featuring Gisela Adisa, Connor Amacio Matthews, Bryan Dobson, Dulé Hill, Ruby Lewis, Zonya Love, Marcia Rodd, Brandon Ruiter & Daniel J. Watts
“In this electrifying exploration into the soul of an American icon, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor imagine Nat “King” Cole as he faces the final Christmastime broadcast of his groundbreaking variety show and weighs the advice of his friend Sammy Davis Jr. to “go out with a bang.” Cole’s hit songs, such as “Nature Boy,” “It’s a Good Day” and “Smile,” underscore this boldly original homage to the renowned performer who struggled to break through America’s color barrier in the early days of television. A feast for the eyes, ears and soul, the musical incorporates lively choreography by Broadway veteran Edgar Godineaux and dazzling tap dance steeped in politics and pizzazz created by renowned hoofer Jared Grimes. “[X]
