"Unforgettable" The Songs of Nat King Cole: starring Leonard E. Barrett, Jr.

This popular show has returned to Lannie's for the third time! Inspired by Lannie Garrett’s favorite male Soul/R&B/Pop and Jazz singers, Lannie wrote this show three years ago, starring award-winning, charismatic actor/singer, Leonard E. Barrett, Jr. UNFORGETTABLE has played to sold out houses every year and features songs made famous by Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, James Brown, and more. A favorite of theatre audiences in Denver, Leonard is a soulful entertainer who… Show more brings it all to the stage for every performance.

The show tells the story of some of our favorite legendary music artists in story and song.
The first set features hits from Nat King Cole’s prolific career. Classics like: “Unforgettable,” “Mona Lisa,” “Route 66″ and the festive, “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer!” Audiences will also learn more about Cole’s personal life, triumphs and set-backs.

The second set shines light, in story and song, on the greats from Johnny Mathis, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, James Brown, and more.

Leonard E. Barrett, Jr. has won numerous awards including an Ovation Award for Best Actor in a Musical by the Denver Post in 2004, Best Actor in a Musical voted by the readers of the Denver Post in 2007, Westword’s Best Season for an Actor in 2007, Best Year for an Actor in 2008 voted by the readers of the Denver Post, and more.
Piano/Musical Direction: Donna Debreceni
Written/Produced/Created by: Lannie Garrett

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