Colman Domingo will direct, write, and star in Nat "King" Cole biopic, based on his play

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/25/24 at 5:11pm

Colman Domingo has been so good for so long, and I'm glad that Hollywood has finally caught up with him!

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/colman-domingo-nat-king-cole-biopic-1235888160/

 

His play-with-music LIGHTS OUT: NAT “KING” COLE ran at the Geffen Playhouse in 2019, co-written and directed by current NYTW artistic director Patricia McGregor. Dule Hill played NKC in that production, with Daniel J. Watts as Sammy Davis and tap choreo by Jared Grimes.

[GottaGetAGimmick420]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 5:59pm

Someone on Reddit is reporting that their performance was cancelled, then someone in the comments saying the Associate Director on the production passed away.

[quizking101]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 6:23pm

So, the cast actually did perform last night, though cancelling it was considered it given the circumstances. The AD was in a near-fatal car accident, and passed away after a week in the ICU. The cast actually found out about the accident after the Sunday night show last week.

On top of that; they are still scheduled to play tonight and open tomorrow 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 6:27pm

That is terrible news for everyone working in that building.

I was really looking forward to this show but hoooo boy, what a stinker. I'd be surprised if the reviews were any better than mixed-to-negative.