Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
#1Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:17pmI'm wanting to see this show in May (1st week). Any idea if it will still be open?
#2re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:19pmMy guess is no. Constantine said that the show is having some serious financial problems.
#2re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:20pm
oooh I'm actually not sure. But I hope you can see it. :)
Too bad you missed Natascha 
#3re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:22pmI know! Diaz is one of my favorite performers too. Yeah, I was expecting it will be closed by May, but still, a girl can hope right? I have heard this staging is gorgeous, and I am a huge fan of Gay Marshall (she was superb in Baker's Wife at Papermill).
#4re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:23pmYou must try and see it before May, surely there's a way. The show is sublime, and Marshall is brilliant.
#5re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:26pm
I know, Munk! I wish I could get vacation time sooner, but alas!
I always come to NYC this week in May, so I guess that's just the way the cookie crumbles...
At least we have a glorious cast recording. I listen to it non-stop.
sidjones09
Leading Actor Joined: 1/4/07
#6re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:26pm
"Too bad you missed Natascha "
I agree. She was captivating. Who replaced her?
Marshall was great as well.
Bobby, I hope you can get there before it closes.
#7re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:29pm
SHe was replaced with her Understudy/Standby.
Diaz needs a big Broadway show. NOw!
#8re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:32pmI wasn't crazy about Diaz. I find her voice weak, wobbly, and nasal.
#9re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:32pm
And they're still inviting the press to review, so they must be trying to keep it alive:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=15495
#10re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:32pmHave you seen her replacement Munk?
#11re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 1:43pm
i saw Natascha's replacement in for Gay when Gay was out. she really has such a beautiful tone. Jayne Patterson was used as a vocal extra in the movie "My Life In The Shadows" for Judy Garland, fyi. she's super super nice too. :)
i love Natascha but i highly recommend Jayne.
#12re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 4:59pm
Aww I LOVE Natascha's voice! But her acting is really what did it for me. She's in Carnival as Rosalie, right? (Kennedy Center)
I ALSO saw Jayne in for Gay and she did beautifully!
#13re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 5:03pmI have it on very good authority that the show will probably close in three weeks.
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#14re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 5:08pmThe real Jacques Brel is already dead.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#15re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 5:57pm
Go and see it now!!! I saw it on Sunday and it was fabulous.
Robert is so cute cute cute! Check soon for some great photos on my site. 
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#16re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 5:59pm
He ain't living in paris either
We saw it early on with everyone in it. Wonder what Cuccioli will do now
andyf
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/12/04
#17re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/1/07 at 10:13pm
Jayne Paterson took over for Natascia and she is divine.
Her tone is incredible and her voice is one of the most underappreciated I can think of for being as good as she is. While not to say that she doesn't nail every song - especially "My Death" - her "Old Folks" is particularly sublime.
Go now.
PirateSmile
Understudy Joined: 9/10/06
#18re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/2/07 at 9:00am
I agree that Jayne is sublime. And Constantine Maroulis plays off Robert like he's been playing this part forever. Those two have great chemistry, knowing just when to move, especially in Timid Frieda, in which Jayne really shines as well. Her ingenue character is superb, and her voice just fabulous. I saw the show just recently, and I'll have to say that I prefer this current foursome to the one on the cast recording. Their voices blend perfectly, yet each is distinct enough that they shine individually as well. Gay is always wonderful, sounds just like a Paris cabaret singer, which I think is the effect she's going for here...
I was really glad to see Constantine work it, he's got rich gifts that none of his previous projects even allowed him to exercise. I wish I could see it again soon! If you guys have not been, I highly recommend the show, go help it out!
#19re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/2/07 at 10:46ami can't believe it's closing! that show is just friggin' amazing! you people need to hurry up and fill up that theatre now!
#20re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/2/07 at 10:50am
I want to go see it AGAIN!!
(p.s. folkyboy: that is the creepiest avatar I've ever seen
#21re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/2/07 at 10:56am
haha i know that's why i use it 
and i wanna see it again too! damn broadway and all it's current new shows i haven't seen yet!
chrrymn
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/05
#22re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/2/07 at 11:15am
I saw Brel when Drew was in it. Amazing. Super cute theatre, too.
"Mrs. Lovett, how I did without you all these years I'll never know!"
Avatar photo (c) Paul Kolnik.
#23re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/2/07 at 11:16amoh well Drew is a big ol' oozing bag of nasty just waiting to happen in my pants. he was amazing in this but i love him in almost anything!
chrrymn
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/05
#24re: Will Jacques Brel Be Alive in May?
Posted: 2/2/07 at 11:33am
Almost anything? Almost? Shame on you. Drew can do no wrong. 
"Mrs. Lovett, how I did without you all these years I'll never know!"
Avatar photo (c) Paul Kolnik.
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