Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole

Theatre: New York Theatre Workshop
Status: Currently On
(April 30, 2025 - June 29, 2025 )
  • Rehearsal: March 25, 2025
  • Preview: April 30, 2025
  • Open: May 19, 2025
  • Close: June 29, 2025
Play - New York Premiere
Running Time: 1hr 25mins

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."

For The Record:

"Lights Out..." had its World Premiere at the Geffen Playhouse in 2019...

Staff & Creative Team

Casting Director:

Claire Yenson

Press Agent:

Print Shop PR

Stage Manager:

Norman Anthony Small

Choreographer:

Edgar Godineaux

Tap Choreographer:

Jared Grimes

Settings:

Clint Ramos

Lighting:

Stacey Derosier

Wig Designer:

Nikiya Mathis

Cast

Sammy Davis Jr 04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025
Nat "King" Cole 04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025
04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025
04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025
04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025
04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025
04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025
04/30/2025 - 06/29/2025