Charles

Written by Taleen Babayan, Charles traces key points in life of legendary world singer Charles Aznavour and the relentless struggles he faced on his climb to becoming an iconic entertainer in his beloved France and across the globe. The show serves as an homage to his legacy, while capturing the charismatic spirit he embodied as a singer, lyricist, actor, diplomat and humanitarian. Under the direction of Taleen Babayan and musical supervision of Harout Soghomonian, the bio-musical features Maurice Soudjian and Bernard C. Bayer, who portray Charles Aznavour, alongside Mariette Soudjian, who makes an appearance as Edith Piaf.

“Aznavour achieved success in his own right, surpassing musical genres while never forgetting his roots, thus leaving a lasting imprint on the world music scene,” said Babayan. “Despite his passing, he is still revered and his lifelong artistic quest marks every touchpoint that wholly fulfills a stage story.”