Born in Athens, Evangelatos was the son of composer and chief musician of the Greek National Opera, Antiochos Evangelatos, and harpist Xenia Bourexaki.

Influenced by his family's artistic background, he pursued a career in theater.

[citation needed] Evangelatos founded the "Neoelliniki Skini" in 1962 and collaborated with the National Theatre of Greece from 1971 to 1977, directing performances in the Theatre of Epidaurus and other locations.

[citation needed] In 1975, he established "Amphi-Theatro," organizing performances worldwide.

In February 2011, he announced the suspension of "Amphi-Theatro" due to financial difficulties.