Despite being the voice that built Capitol Records, Nat “King” Cole’s groundbreaking NBC variety show faced cancellation as they could not find a sponsor. Now, on the night of his final broadcast, Nat must decide whether to quietly step out of the spotlight, or, as his friend Sammy Davis Jr. urges, “go out with a bang.” Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo (Rustin) and NYTW Usual Suspect and Artistic Director Patricia McGregor (The Refuge Plays) bring us this electrifying exploration of the soul of an American icon who fought to break through America’s color barrier in the early days of television. Starring Emmy Award nominee Dulé Hill ("The West Wing," "Psych") as Nat “King” Cole and Tony Award nominee Daniel J. Watts (The Refuge Plays, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) as Sammy Davis Jr., Lights Out features Nat’s hit songs, like “Nature Boy,” “It’s a Good Day,” “Smile” and “Unforgettable.”
October 9th, 2024
November 24th, 2024
By: Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor
Songs by: Nat King Cole
Director: Patricia McGregor
Producer: New York Theatre Workshop
Cast list: Dulé Hill (as Nat King Cole), Daniel J. Watts (as Sammy Davis Jr.)
Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole is at New York's New York Theatre Workshop, which is located at 79 East 4th Street, New York, 10003.
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