UNFORGETTABLE: The Nat King Cole Story Comes To Mesa Arts Center
By: Gabrielle Sierra
UNFORGETTABLE, The Nat King Cole Story, is a new musical based on the incredible life and music of a phenomenal talent comes to the Nesbitt Elliott Playhouse at Mesa Arts Center for two weeks of memorable performances. The musical, featuring classic songs such as Mona Lisa, Route 66, and Paper Moon, won critical acclaim across the United Kingdom, Japan and the Far East and now sets its sights on an eager North American audience.
UNFORGETTABLE follows Nat King Cole through his phenomenal life journey. The son of an Alabama preacher, the jazz pianist who becomes a worldwide singing sensation, the first performer of color to star in his own TV program; Nat King Cole was a beloved superstar whose appeal transcended the boundaries of race, culture, and geography. As the most recognizable American voice since Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole won the love of millions with his musical prowess and down-to-earth personality.Monroe Kent III, star of London's Five Guys Named Moe and North American tours of Dreamgirls, headlines UNFORGETTABLE. His masterful performance and portrayal of Nat King Cole has earned him international acclaim as well as rave reviews. The Independent perhaps said it best writing "Nat King Cole is perfectly preformed by the velvet-voiced Monroe Kent...He is irresistible."Don't miss this unique look into the life and music of one of America's greatest musical talents. Tickets for the Jan 19 - Jan 30 engagement will be available through Mesa Arts Center box office at 480-644-6500 or online at www.mesaartscenter.com
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