The Jewish Ensemble Theatre presents Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris. A favorite with audiences the world over, this lively musical consisting of songs from the late, great Belgian songwriter Jacques Brel and translated from the original French by Eric Blau and Mort Schuman will be sure to warm hearts and stimulate minds this winter.
Life, love, war, peace – all of these universal themes figure prominently in the passionate music of Jaques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris. The beauty of life – its humorous aspects as well as its sad; the drive of people to continue to exist in a world often cold and bitter, but warm and tender just as often; the love between people and the passion that drives them; the hope embedded in the simplest words and ideas; all of these things and more await the audience of this spectacular musical. With a seasoned cast (Ellen Sandweiss, John DeMerrill, Michelle Hooks-Stackpoole, Rusty Mewha) and an equally experienced director (Mark A. Lit), Jaques Brel is bound to be an invigorating and unforgettable experience for all.
The performance on Wednesday, December 27 is a matinee at 2:00 p.m.