Cy Coleman was a prolific composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist who made a significant impact on American music and Broadway. Born Seymour Kaufman in 1929 in New York City, Coleman began playing piano at an early age and was soon performing in clubs and bars around the city. He studied at the Juilliard School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, but his true education came from playing with jazz greats like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
Coleman's first foray into Broadway was with the musical "Wildcat" in 1960, which starred Lucille Ball. The show was not a critical success, ... read more
Kay Cole has been performing in TV, Film and Television since she was six years old. She is proud to have created the role of Maggie in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line. She also loved playing Madame Thenardier in the LA production of Les Miserables. Recently, she co-starred in an original musical presentation Havana Music Hall. She also guest starred on “Grace and Frankie” this year. Lately, Kay loves directing, choreographing, teaching and writing in Los Angeles, London and New York and occasionally performing her solo evening with John Boswell, which lead to the release of her ... read more
