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Jacques Brel Co-Creator Eric Blau Dies at 87

New York City
Eric Blau, who co-created the long-running musical revue Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, died on February 17 at age 87 of pneumonia, according to The New York Times.

Blau, a former journalist, and Mort Shuman put together the revue of Brel’s music and launched the show at Village Gate in 1968, where it ran for four years. There have been numerous productions and revivals ever since including one that played the Zipper in 2006-2007.

He is survived by his second wife, the actress Elly Stone, and three sons, Matthew, John, and Peter.