Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris


Synopsis

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris is a revue that pays tribute to the songs and poetry of the legendary chansonnier Jacques Brel. The show features a collection of Brel’s songs, touching on various aspects of life, love, and the human condition. Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris is an exploration of the depth of his storytelling and the impact of his music.


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Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1968)

Cast: Small4 Roles

Format: Revue

Setting: N/A


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Jacques Brel

Book: Eric Blau, Mort Shuman


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (1968)➝

Original London Cast (1995)➝

Off-Broadway Cast (2006)➝


Licensing

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris is not currently available for licensing.


Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1960s, Aging, Avant-Garde, Folk, Pop, Revue


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