Cole Porter

Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million Frenchmen and Anything Goes, as well as songs like "Night and Day", "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "I've Got You Under My Skin". He was noted for his sophisticated (sometimes ribald) lyrics, clever rhymes, and complex forms. He was one of the greatest half-dozen contributors to the Great American Songbook.

Influenced by: Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers

Active:

1920s-1964

Scene:

Broadway/New York

• Gregory PorterThu, Sep 24
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• Washingtonian's Best of WashingtonThu, Jul 23
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• Star CarrSun, Aug 23
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• Wayne HancockThu, Jul 16
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• Julia ColeSat, Oct 17
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• Chuck BerrySun, Oct 18
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• Danny ElfmanTue, Sep 15
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• Shawn JamesMon, Oct 12
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