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Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

Presented by The Circuit Playhouse at The Circuit Playhouse

April 16-May 9, 2010

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Join us in celebrating the songs of French composer Jacques Brel, including a diverse blend of ballads, tangos, boleros, rock, and classics. Each song tells a story, examining themes of love, war, adventure, broken dreams, being young, growing old, and death but never forgetting that life, with all its tragedies and complexities, shows us much humor. "Brel's songs are an outcry from the soul, filled with rage, love, cynicism, and a sense of survival." - NY Times.

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    The Circuit Playhouse

    51 S Cooper
    Memphis, TN 38104

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    Tickets: Adults - $35 Students/Seniors - $20 Children - $15 Opening Weekend - $20 Preview - $15

    Info Phone: 901-726-4656

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    April 16-May 9, 2010

    Times:
    8:00pm - Thursday - Saturday
    2:00pm - Sunday
    No performance 4/17/2010

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    • Event Name: Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
      "Review by Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Apr 28, 2010
      

      Born in Brussels, Jacques Brel was an actor, cabaret singer and prolific song writer who lived and worked mostly in Paris. His recordings sold over 25 million records worldwide. In 1968 an Off... Expand

      Born in Brussels, Jacques Brel was an actor, cabaret singer and prolific song writer who lived and worked mostly in Paris. His recordings sold over 25 million records worldwide. In 1968 an Off Broadway staging of 25 of his songs entitled Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris opened at The Village Gate and became a success that has played in theatres over the world. The 2006 revival in New York won a number of Off Broadway awards including the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards. The New Circuit Playhouse production of Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris is a 27 tune review of Brel’s music. Being a review, much of its success depends on the voices, direction and orchestral support. Circuit’s production is a winner in all three categories. Michael Detroit, Esther Gray, Nicole Renee Hale, David Foster, Bryan Robinson and Laura Stracko bring each song to life. Brel’s lyrical compositions are like short stories, each containing a cast of characters and an abbreviated plot. Some of the pieces are dramatic, some funny, some sad and all tell a story. Director, Dave Landis, has assigned the musical pieces to the actors so as to build a character sketch of the individuals gathered in a Paris bistro. Rene Kemper, musical director, plays piano in a four instrument ensemble and also sings a lovely rendition of one of Brel’s most well known songs, “Ne Me Quitte Pas.” I believe those familiar with Brel’s work will be pleased with the presentation. For those not familiar, this is an excellent introduction. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
      "Review by Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Apr 28, 2010
      

      Born in Brussels, Jacques Brel was an actor, cabaret singer and prolific song writer who lived and worked mostly in Paris. His recordings sold over 25 million records worldwide. In 1968 an Off... Expand

      Born in Brussels, Jacques Brel was an actor, cabaret singer and prolific song writer who lived and worked mostly in Paris. His recordings sold over 25 million records worldwide. In 1968 an Off Broadway staging of 25 of his songs entitled Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris opened at The Village Gate and became a success that has played in theatres over the world. The 2006 revival in New York won a number of Off Broadway awards including the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards. The New Circuit Playhouse production of Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris is a 27 tune review of Brel’s music. Being a review, much of its success depends on the voices, direction and orchestral support. Circuit’s production is a winner in all three categories. Michael Detroit, Esther Gray, Nicole Renee Hale, David Foster, Bryan Robinson and Laura Stracko bring each song to life. Brel’s lyrical compositions are like short stories, each containing a cast of characters and an abbreviated plot. Some of the pieces are dramatic, some funny, some sad and all tell a story. Director, Dave Landis, has assigned the musical pieces to the actors so as to build a character sketch of the individuals gathered in a Paris bistro. Rene Kemper, musical director, plays piano in a four instrument ensemble and also sings a lovely rendition of one of Brel’s most well known songs, “Ne Me Quitte Pas.” I believe those familiar with Brel’s work will be pleased with the presentation. For those not familiar, this is an excellent introduction. Collapse

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