With a cast of four actors and four musicians, the show celebrates Brel’s timeless relevance and enduring passions. Translated from the French by American poet Eric Blau and lyricist Mort Shuman the show is a diverse blend of ballads, tangos, boleros and classics. With raw human emotion, each piece tells a story, examining themes of love, war and adventure but never forgetting that life, with all its tragedies and complexities shows us much humor.
Produced by Special Arrangement with DAN WHITTEN and TIGER Theatricals, one of the producers of last season's hit Off-Broadway revival of "Jacques Brel." For more information on the New York production, visit www.jacquesbrelreturns.com.
Noel Anthony Escobar, Alison Ewing, Robert Brewer, Kristin Stokes | Photo: Ed Smith
Approx 2 hours (with a 15-minute intermission).
After our Sunday Preview matinee in the Boyer Theatre, Josh Costello, MTC's Artistic Director of Expanded Programs, will conduct a topical interview onstage.
The theatre’s most festive evening! Meet the cast and director at an informal post-show reception and enjoy a complimentary glass of Korbel champagne and yummies provided by Whole Foods.
Lively post-show conversations with the director and/or cast members on two Wednesday evenings.
Complimentary pre-show tasting (beginning one hour prior to show) on a Saturday night featuring a different winery for each production. For Brel, the wine tasting host is Kline Cellars, Sonoma County. Tasting begins at 7pm.
Topical lecture one hour prior to a Thursday evening & a Thursday matinee. Our Perspectives Speaker for both events will be Steve Sanders,the Musical Director and piano player for BREL.
All drinks half-off one hour before one of our Wednesday evening performances.
Special complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres reception for members and friends of the LGBT community. Co-sponsored by Spectrum of Marin.
Tues, Thu, Fri and Sat 8:00pm
