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EDITH PIAF • CHARLES AZNAVOUR JACQUES BREL • YVES MONTANDCHARLES TRENET • GILBERT BECAUDJOSEPHINE BAKER • MAURICE CHEVALIER

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A worldwide french music post war successThere has been a distinctive French «cabaret» style since the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, exemplified by such famous places as the Moulin Rouge, the Lido, etc. It’s an aspect of French culture which is world famous, but until recently, if you wanted to experience it fully, you had to come to Paris!In 2009, while travelling a lot, Gil Marsalla sensed a real hunger from audiences all over the world to hear the classic French songs of the 20th Century, songs made famous by great artists like Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Yves Montand... So he decided to produce French cabaret shows and tour them internationally.After several years of touring and producing more than 700 concerts worldwide, Gil is considered as the leading producer of this kind of work - he has opened up a huge market for this beloved material. It is an ever expanding vogue, one which grew each year as he created first‘Paris! The Show’ , then ‘Piaf! The Show’, in 2017 ‘Formidable! Aznavour’, in 2019, ‘Piaf Symphonic’ and ‘Douce France’ and ‘Brel! The Show’ in 2020. All six of these shows will tour worldwide for the very first time this year. Gil Marsalla is very proud to continue and preserve his native country’s musical heritage, and to have spearheaded the renewal of French cabaret by bringing it to audiences all over the globe.

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PIAF! THE SHOW

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With a million tickets sold in more than 50 countries and acclaimed reviews worldwide PIAF! THE SHOW is a musical celebration of the life and music of the legendary French chanteuse EDITH PIAF. The highlight of the American leg of a 300 performance global tour was the special presentation at Carnegie Hall on January 6, 2017 on the 60th anniversary of Edith Piaf’s last performance at the famous venue.

PIAF SYMPHONICFor the first time, the songs of the great international icon Edith Piaf will be accompanied by an orchestra with original arrangements by Nobuyuki Nakajima.A night to celebrate the most famous French singer of all time. Inspired, created, and performed by a brilliant team of talents. ‘Piaf Symphonic is the reunion of classical and popular music as a universal language that connects us all.’

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SINGER : ANNE CARREREMUSICAL DIRECTOR & PRODUCER : GIL MARSALLAMUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS : NOBUYUKI NAKAJIMA

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FORMIDABLE! AZNAVOURFormidable! Aznavour is a tribute to the legendary singer Charles Aznavour. The show takes us back to the streets of Paris in the era of ‘Bohemia’ to give us an insight into the incredible career of Charles Aznavour through his greatest songs which are known throughout the world and form an integral part of the world’s musical heritage.

With projected images and videos at the back of the stage and an original production and stage set, this show is the greatest ever tribute to Charles Aznavour’s career.

PARIS! THE SHOWThis spectacular evening is a vibrant tribute to the greatest French songs of the post-war era, capturing the charm and essence of Paris for the whole world to enjoy. An exceptional cast, spectacular live band and original storyline and scenic design transport us from Montmartre to the stages of the great Parisian cabarets of the time. Paris! The Show features an array of the greatest songs of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Josephine Baker, Maurice Chevalier, Lucienne Boyer, Charles Trenet, Yves Montand, and more.

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DOUCE FRANCESet in the streets of Ménilmontant in 1950’s Paris, Douce France tells the story of François, a waiter in a Parisian café, and Jef, his friend who has just returned to France after a long period traveling abroad. Their friendship is reignited and strengthened thanks to their shared passion for French music.

Gil Marsalla wanted to put the spotlight on the treasures of this era of great singers including Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Charles Aznavour, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Trenet, Serge Gainsbourg and Gilbert Bécaud.

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Brel! THE SHOW

Olivier Laurent brings Jacques Brel back to life in a poignant and impassioned show. Following more than 40 dates in Paris and a stint in London, Olivier Laurent returns to the realm of this great Belgian singer. Olivier Laurent does not imitate Brel, he personifies him on stage. A show which will transport you through time with the best of Brel.

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WHAT ABOUT US?Since 2001, Directo Productions has produced and broadcast more than 500 shows a year in France and internationally. Thanks to its experience, Directo Productions is today considered as the trusted partner for hundreds of clients around the world.

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