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BIO

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 first solo CD “Souvenir” on Kritzerland Records, produced by Bruce Kimmel and musically arranged by John Boswell. Most recently, Kay directed In A Booth At Chasen’s at the El Portal Theatre. She directed and choreographed I Only have Eyes for You, Firecracker an original play she co-wrote, Another Washington Affair, Love Again, Poison and A Dull Pain Turned Sharp. She is in preproduction to direct and choreograph an original rock opera film Daniel in Babylon.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1988
Mme. Thénardier

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Lucy

Lucy

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1976
Maggie

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Maggie Winslow

Diana Morales [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Maggie Winslow

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1972
Girl

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1972
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Apostle Woman

Leper

Reporter

Temple Lady

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1968
Crissy [Replacement]

Jeanie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Ensemble

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Urchin

The Girl (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1963
Minerva Brooks

Minerva Brooks

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Sad Girl [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Los Angeles, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2007]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer

Writing

Bookwriter

News


Video: Rewatch Phil Donahue's A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Reunion Special

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that talk show host Phil Donahue has passed away at the age of 88. As his legacy as an iconic figure in the television landscape is commemorated, watch a video of The Phil Donahue Show's special A Chorus Line-themed episode, which reunited the original Broadway cast of the musical.
Cast Set For INTRODUCING BILLY BARNES Concert at Catalina Jazz Club

INTRODUCING BILLY BARNES, a Benefit Concert for the Billy Barnes Foundation, honoring the late Billy Barnes, will take place on Sunday, April 7th at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First Look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70

Get a first look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70.
Interview: Barbara Minkus' 18 MINUTES OF FAME Doesn't End With 70, GIRLS, 70

The Group Rep inaugurates their 51st anniversary season with Kander & Ebb’s 70, Girls, 70 opening November 10, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre. Bruce Kimmel directs the cast of Cynthia Bryant, Regan Carrington, Kay Cole, Fay DeWitt, and more. Barbara, who shares the role of Ida with Suzy, sat down to answer a few of my queries.
Interview: Lloyd J. Schwartz' Currently Between THE RIGHT IS OURS! & Storybook Theatre

The multi-tasking Lloyd J. Schwartz’ The Right is Ours! world premiered at the Sierra Madre Playhouse last week. Not content to only be writing and directing The Right is Ours!, Lloyd’s also the creative force behind Storybook Theatre at Theatre West (with his wife Barbara Mallory Schwartz). Lloyd managed to carve out some time between multiple responsibilities to answer a few of my queries.
THE RIGHT IS OURS! Has World Premiere On September 8 At Sierra Madre Playhouse

A new musical The Right Is Ours! will have its world premiere engagement of a new musical at Sierra Madre Playhouse. 
Interview: Leslie Sloan on Creating HIGH HEELS ON WHEELS The Musical at the Hudson Backstage Theatre

Those of us who remember the 60s no doubt were fans of Roller Derby on television. But ever wonder what it was like behind-the-scenes when the rough and tough female skaters let their hair down? The new musical High Heels on Wheels, with lyrics and book by Leslie Sloan and music by Eliza Jane McNamara, is part of this month’s Hollywood Fringe Festival and shares the story of Doris Selander, the best carhop in town, who decides to try out for the open spot of the local derby team in 1965. Her life takes many directions once she makes the decision to follow her dreams to roller derby stardom, despite the roadblocks in her way. I decided to speak with Leslie Sloan about the process of bringing it to the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Michael Lamont, Production Photographer And Broadway Actor, Dies At 76

It was announced today that Production Photographer and Broadway actor Michael Lamont died Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 76.
Sierra Madre Playhouse to Present THE RIGHT IS OURS in September

Sierra Madre Playhouse has announced their upcoming production of a World Premiere musical, The Right Is Ours, debuting at the Playhouse on September 8.
Groundbreaking Theatre Initiative NewStages Introduces Stepping Stones In Honor Of Pride Month

NewStages, a multi-generational arts initiative that connects artists in the LGBTQ+ community to tell their stories, is presenting Stepping Stones, a new program that is making its debut this month to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
Groundbreaking Theatre Initiative NewStages Introduces Stepping Stones In Honor Of Pride Month

NewStages, a multi-generational arts initiative that connects artists in the LGBTQ+ community to tell their stories, is presenting Stepping Stones, a new program that is making its debut this month to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
Broadway Sings BLOOD ROCK: THE MUSICAL BONUS EDITION EP Out Worldwide

Broadway Sings Blood Rock: The Musical – Bonus Edition, a special edition EP comprised of 7 songs from the acclaimed 2018 stage play Blood Rock: The Musical created by Michael Berns, has received a worldwide release exclusively on iTunes and Apple Music.
A CHORUS LINE: La revolución musical que llega a Madrid

Por fin veremos en la capital la producción de Antonio Banderas y hacemos un repaso de su génesis.
Mark Salyer's NewStages Soaring To New Heights In 2021

Beginning with their New Year's show in January, NewStages, a Los Angeles based theater company for seniors, has had a busy year, in lieu of Covid, with thousands of seniors tuning in to their online programming.
LGBTQ Seniors Perform Virtually in New Stages' SECRET LIVES With Final Episode Tuesday, June 30th

New Stages, a Los Angeles-based arts program for seniors will present Secret Lives, four episodes of stories, creative writing and music during June. The final episode will air on Tuesday, June 30th ,  with a watch party scheduled for 7:00PM Pacific Time.
LGBTQ Seniors Perform Virtually In New Stages' SECRET LIVES

Pride Month celebrates the progress of the LGBTQ+ community in their journey toward liberation. But many elders in the community experienced periods of their lives where they had to keep their lives and loves secret and hidden.
Moonlight State Productions Announces 2021 Summer Season

The curtain will finally rise on Moonlight Stage Productions' long-delayed 40th anniversary season this summer when it returns to live and in-person entertainment in June with four Broadway musicals.
Francesca Amari, Melissa Driscol, Kurt Kelly and More Join PIANO BAR LIVE!

Featuring new performers with every show, Piano Bar Live! streams this Tuesday, March 30 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Francesca Amari, Melissa Driscol, Kurt Kelly, Mark Oleszko and Zoe Brooke Reed, plus Mystery Guests and MORE!
Listen Now: Broadway Sings BLOOD ROCK THE MUSICAL

Featuring four top Broadway stars: 2019 Tony Award nominee Damon Daunno (Curly in Broadway's 'Oklahoma!'); 1987 Tony Award nominee Robert Torti (Greaseball from 'Starlight Express'); Andy Mientus (Broadway's 'Les Misérables' and the Pied Piper on the CW series 'The Flash'); and Jennifer DiNola (Elphaba in Broadway's 'Wicked'), 'Broadway Sings Blood Rock: The Musical' is currently under consideration for a 2021 Grammy Award in the category of 'Best Musical Theatre Album.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kay Cole been in?

Kay Cole has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Kay Cole been in?

Kay Cole has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Kay Cole written?

Kay Cole has written 1 shows including Blockheads (Bookwriter).

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