Nat "King" Cole confronts racial barriers during his final 1957 TV show broadcast.
Set on December 17, 1957, this play with music portrays the final broadcast of "The Nat 'King' Cole Show." Despite his pivotal role in building Capitol Records, Nat "King" Cole's groundbreaking television program faced cancellation due to a lack of sponsorship from Madison Avenue, unwilling to support America's first Black television host. On this significant night, Cole grapples with his complex psyche, personified by his friend Sammy Davis Jr., and must decide whether to exit quietly or make a bold statement.