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To celebrate the late jazz legend’s centennial, what would have been his 100th birthday, Dulé took to the stage accompanied ...
Dulé Hill is beloved to “West Wing” fans as Charlie, the president’s assistant. Now he’s playing to ovations as the jazz legend.
The new bio-musical about Nat "King" Cole by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor at the New York Theatre Workshop stars Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts.
When you consider that “Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole” focuses on two singularly talented and vibrant performers—the title character as well as Sammy Davis Jr.—the disappointments of ...
When Nat King Cole performed “The Party’s Over” on his NBC variety show, he did it with a smile, as he seemed to do everything. But the song bitterly resonated on that particular broadcast ...
New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo and NYTW Artistic Director and Usual Suspect Patricia McGregor ...
New Play ‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’ Focuses on the Many Tribulations Endured by the Pioneering Black Entertainer While ‘Lights Out’ doesn’t aim to cover its subject’s repertoire comprehensively, ...
Cole's vocals were lifted from an earlier recording and layered with Boyle's, creating the illusion of a duet even though Cole passed away in 1965, when Boyle was four years old. "As the first ...
Nat King Cole’s music remains a timeless gift to the world. His smooth vocals, elegant phrasing, and ability to convey ...
March 17 marks 106 years since the birth of musician Nat King Cole, whose success paved the way for future generations of Black artists.
Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating ...