‘Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris’ Comes to MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Jan. 6 to 15

Ring in the New Year with a musical revue that will delight and surprise you – and even offer up some words of wisdom for the times we live in. Pierrot Productions proudly presents “Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, Jan. 6 and 13 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

The show features four vocalists ready to make musical magic: Tom Chiola of Trenton, Haley Schmalbach of Marlton, Michael Wemer of Westampton, and Debi Zeontz of West Windsor. Kelsey patrons are invited to join in the lobby before the performances for dessert and coffee/tea. (Note that this show replaces “Billy Elliot,” which has been rescheduled for next season.)

Often referred to as the Bob Dylan of France, Jacques Brel was a prolific Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following – initially in Belgium and France, and later throughout the world. Continue reading →