(March 3-24, 1996) He acted in his play, "Comfortable Shoes," in a world premiere performance at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Scott Irby-Ranniar, LaChanze, Nancy Ringham and Adam Wade in the cast. Robert Johanson was director. John Carrafa was choreographer. Nelson Kole was musical director. Michael Anania was scenic designer. Tim Hunter was lighting designer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer.
Nelson Kole and his musical, "Comfortable Shoes," at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2003 Joseph Jefferson Award for New Work.
