synopsis
Don’t miss this special musical fundraiser for PHAMALY!
Unforgettable:
The Songs of Nat King Cole, Mathis, Marvin & more
An intimate evening with PHAMALY company member, Leonard E. Barrett Jr.
Piano Accompaniment & Music Direction by Donna Debreceni (PHAMALY’s award winning musical director)
Written, Produced & Created by Denver’s own Lannie Garrett
- Reserved Seating - buy tickets by calling Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret box office at 303-293-0075.
- Sunday, February 28th 7:30 pm
- Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret (16th St. Mall at Arapahoe St.)
- $30.00 – proceeds to benefit PHAMALY
- Cash Bar
- Lannie’s kitchen will be open offering delicious Appetizers & Desserts
- Parking is conveniently located across the street from Lannie’s at the Park Central Garage for $5. The entrance
to the garage is on Lawrence Street between 15th and 16th on the east side.
This show was inspired by Lannie Garrett’s favorite male Soul/R&B/pop and jazz singers.
Lannie loves all kinds of music and the many shows she’s created reflect that. From Big Band, Disco, to Gypsy jazz and more ….but this was one idea she knew she couldn’t pull off herself! As luck would have it however, she attended PHAMALY’s musical production of “Man of La Mancha” at the Denver Performing Arts Complex and was mesmerized by the talented, charismatic lead actor/singer, Leonard E. Barrett, Jr as Don Quixote. Wow! It clicked! HE could be her star!
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 will shine 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 through his work with PHAMALY 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.
“The other worldly Barrett…He’s a consummate showman.”- John Moore, Denver Post Drama Critic
“…he was born to be on stage.” – Steve Wilson, Denver director
“Leonard Barrett’s star quality is on full display as Cervantes/Don Quixote. Barely recognizable in his makeup, completely immersed in the role, masterful, powerful and tender, he controls the stage whenever he’s on it.” – Juliet Wittman, Westword Drama Critic