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

The Songs of Nat King Cole, Marvin, Mathis and More!

Piano/Musical Direction: Donna Debreceni

Created by: Lannie Garrett

This show was inspired by Lannie Garrett’s favorite male Soul/R&B/pop and jazz singers. Two years ago, Lannie attended a show starring the unbelievably talented, charismatic lead actor/singer, Leonard E. Barrett, Jr. at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. She thought, WOW, HE could be her star!

Last year at Lannie’s, “Unforgettable” played to sold out houses and had to be extended. 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. is a soulful entertainer who brings his love for acting and singing to the stage with every performance. A favorite of Denver area theater goers, Barrett’s performances have garnered him rave reviews and a loyal following of avid fans.

Leonard 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.