Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole

Starring Nita Whitaker

Get ready to be transported to a bygone era of glamour, sophistication, and pure musical magic with “Sophisticated Lady,” a concert starring the incredibly talented Nita Whitaker as she pays tribute to the legendary Natalie Cole.

Through her mesmerizing vocals and unparalleled stage presence, Nita sings Natalies most beloved hits, including “Unforgettable,” “This Will Be,” “Our Love,” and many more. With her soulful renditions and heartfelt interpretations, Nita celebrates the essence of Natalie Cole’s music and reminds us all why she remains an icon in the world of jazz and pop.

Artists

Nita Whitaker

Nita Whitaker made her Broadway debut as Wiletta Mayers in Alice Childress’s Tony-nominated play Trouble in Mind and was the 2019 NAACP Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mom Winans in the Broadway bound musical Born for This. Nita has worked with and is a favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, and has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time; from duets with Andre Bocelli, Michael Bolton, and Josh Groan, Nita also sang the original demos for Whitney Houston’s standards, “I Will Always Love You, “Have Nothing” and has worked with greats: Carol Bayer Sager, Walter A., Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Burt Bacharach, James Ingram, Steve Tyrell, Patti LaBelle, and Barbara Streisand, just to name a few.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, this former ICU registered nurse, former Miss Louisiana, and Star Search Hall of Fame Grand Champion, continues to champion literacy through her 501 (c)(3) non-profit, In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 20,000 new books in the hands of underserved children.

Nita continues to expand as an artist having performed in four world premiere musicals, charity gala events, television and concert venues, and has recorded and co-produced four records.

Nita Whitaker

Nita Whitaker made her Broadway debut as Wiletta Mayers in Alice Childress’s Tony-nominated play Trouble in Mind and was the 2019 NAACP Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mom Winans in the Broadway bound musical Born for This. Nita has worked with and is a favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, and has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time; from duets with Andre Bocelli, Michael Bolton, and Josh Groan, Nita also sang the original demos for Whitney Houston’s standards, “I Will Always Love You, “Have Nothing” and has worked with greats: Carol Bayer Sager, Walter A., Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Burt Bacharach, James Ingram, Steve Tyrell, Patti LaBelle, and Barbara Streisand, just to name a few.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, this former ICU registered nurse, former Miss Louisiana, and Star Search Hall of Fame Grand Champion, continues to champion literacy through her 501 (c)(3) non-profit, In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 20,000 new books in the hands of underserved children.

Nita continues to expand as an artist having performed in four world premiere musicals, charity gala events, television and concert venues, and has recorded and co-produced four records.