Photo Flash: Evan Tyrone Martin Sings Nat King Cole in Chicagoland on 2/11

Artists Lounge Live presents UNFORGETTABLE: FALLING IN LOVE WITH NAT KING COLE starring Evan Tyrone Martin for one night only on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8:00pm Governor's State University Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484-0975.

Award-nominated Chicago vocalist Evan Tyrone Martin warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat King Cole. Chicago Tribune calls Martin "Destined for Stardom: One of the Hot New Faces of Chicago Theatre." Martin intimately relates Cole's musical journey: from his upbringing in the Chicago church, to shuffling along the jazz scene, to his emergence as a popular music icon. Classic tunes include "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "L-O-V-E," and "Smile."

Tickets: $36/$28*, Discounts are available for Students, Seniors, Groups and more.
* Includes a Chocolate Truffle per ticket

Online: CenterTickets.net

By Phone: 708.235.2222

In Person at the Box Office: 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484-0975

Box Office Hours: Monday- Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (open to 6p.m. on Thursdays) & 2 hours prior to all performances
Parking is free. For best GPS directions always use the location search term "Governors State University" only.

A portion of the funding is provided by First Midwest Bank and The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

About Evan Tyrone Martin

Evan's Chicago theatre credits include: DREAMGIRLS (Curtis-Black Theatre Alliance Award Nomination), FAR FROM HEAVEN (Raymond-Jeff Award Nomination), RENT (Collins), THE COLOR PURPLE (Harpo), SIDESHOW (Jake-Jeff Award Nomination), VIOLET (Flick-Jeff Award Nomination), KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Valentin-Jeff Award Nomination, Broadway World Award Nomination), THE LITTLE MERMAID (King Triton), FLOYD COLLINS, and SOME ENCHANTED EVENING. Regional credits include: FOREVER PLAID (Jinx), HAIR (Berger), and PIPPIN (Leading Player). Evan is a graduate of Ashland University with a BA in Theater and a Minor in Vocal Performance. evantmartin.weebly.com

About Artists Lounge Live

Artists Lounge Live is a dynamic concert series showcasing tremendous talent in an intimate light. These evenings of stories and song play like a backstage tour of show-business life. Series producer Michael Ingersoll is a performer himself, currently touring internationally with the retro-rock sensation Under the Streetlamp. He co-produced the quartet's three live PBS concert specials, as well as several successful music events for venues including Paramount Theatre, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, and Northlight Theatre; and philanthropic organizations including American Cancer Society, United Way, and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Michael is also known for portraying Nick Massi of the Four Seasons in the Tony Award-winning smash hit Jersey Boys in original Broadway in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles companies. www.artistsloungelive.com

Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Unforgettable: Falling in Love With Nat King Cole starring Evan Tyrone Martin. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.