I spent the evening listening to American hit songs... You think I remained glued to my TV, watching all of the Michael Jackson tributes don't you?! All wrong. I went to a show called, "Trois Américains à Paris", starring 3 excellent performers. They sang all the classics (The Sound of music, Cabaret, Singin'in the Rain, An American in Paris, That's Entertainment, Yentl...). I had a very nice time. It was the last performance, so, even if you're in Paris now, you won't be able to see it (not to mention that if you're in Paris, you probably don't want to listen to American songs!). However, if you want to listen to music in Paris at the moment check Les Musicals, a festival that is currently taking place in Paris (have a look at what they did at Sacré Coeur for their opening).
I think I'd rather watch a Michael Jackson concert than sit through the "Classics" but that's just me ;)
ReplyDeleteAmerican songs in Paris? Maybe not, thank you. Love those costumes though!
ReplyDeleteWas this a sneaky shot? Professional performances here don't allow cameras inside the theater.
I love the green skirt. I would totally wear that!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you staying fabulous in Paris, Eric. I hate to think of you cuddling up to a frozen pizza in front of the TV. :)
Looks like a cute show. I would definitely see something similar of French songs done on stage here. :)
ReplyDeleteI would have loved the "Trois Americains a Paris" I love the old classic music. Some of my favorite music. And I remember wearing skirts and blouses like the ones the girls have on. LOL
ReplyDeleteEnlarged the picture and yes, I remember wearing the little white gloves also. I wasn't completely dressed without the little white gloves. " Memories...of the way we were......"
ReplyDeleteAmerican songs in Paris? No, that wouldn't be my first choice. Once in awhile they have a cabaret show of Edith Piaf songs here. And way back in the '60s and early '70s there was always "Jacque Brel Is Alive and Living in Paris." I'd like to see the Zorro musical advertised on the link you posted.
ReplyDeleteTomate: unfortunately that concert with MJ will have to be in the afterlife! Look at you, GF for the day! ;) (ducks before Tomate throws MJ's muscial library at me.:D)
ReplyDeleteC**p, I forgot to comment on the photo: the white gloves must go, but I dig those shoes! Ankle straps rule!
ReplyDeleteWell, I do love musicals and I think that musicals in Europe are awsome, I would love to be there!
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ReplyDeleteOooh, good for you, Eric—this looks like fun. I guess if I was in Paris, I'd prefer to hear songs of Trenet, Brassens, Piaf, Barbara, Sacha Distel, etc., but still . . .
ReplyDelete(I had white gloves when I was a kid! Can you imagine?)
BTW, Tomate—kinda ironic that you turn out to be first today! But I promise to read nothing into it. :~}
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The Sacre Coeur performance...OMG, I wish I could have seen that. I didn't understand a single word of the lyrics, but it didn't matter. I was laughing (did I hear a Chorus Line reference there?), cheering, thoroughly enjoying it. And on the steps of Sacre Coeur? God, what a show.
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You know, I saw The Scarlet Pimpernel a few years ago. I cried, I laughed, I cheered. I saw La Traviata, and I was glad the theater was dark I cried so much. So, friendly American? Yes, it does exist. (Wait, have I heard something like this before...?)
ReplyDeleteI love the video at Sacre Coeur, even though the music is kind of blah. Musicals all sound the same to me. But I adore the shoes in the photo. Capezios, I think, am I right? Dance shoes.
ReplyDeletei love the shoes too.... classics are not bad if they are done right. bon weekend a tous!
ReplyDeletePerformance on stage is always worth seeing even if the show is a bit far from one's taste. That's always more interesting than a TV screen!!! I love to 'feel' actors' work behind the play. And I love musical performance.
ReplyDeleteYesterday evening, I was spoiled and proud too because that was my daughter who was on stage !!! Well, inside theater school program, ok, but still :)). She was great ;)
Have a nice day.
Talking about clothes etc. I now people who collect handbags like these women have.... It is quite trendy to mix old and new stuff.! ;-)
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HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!
Beautiful Photos
ReplyDeleteAhem, nice biceps. On the ladies, of course. Who did you think I meant?
ReplyDeletefrom cali, LOL! I'd rather the MJ CDs dangle from Tomate's crown than be thrown at you.
So would I Shell, so would I!
ReplyDeleteI used to rely on the last few pages of Pariscope where you could find English translations of the Parisian events of the week.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have seen this musical. Seeing theater in Paris would give anyone a reflection of the culture. It is denied to me because of the language barrior.
Add me to the white glove list---I remember them from my childhood.
Last time I was in Paris I was intrigued that most of the music I heard in the restaurants etc was American music. Anyway, I'm glad you had a nice time.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eric, for that YouTube clip. Having stood there 4 years ago (a lifetime, it seems), it did my heart good to see Sacré Coeur again, filled with joyous music.
ReplyDeleteIts a great show isn't it? I saw it a couple of years ago and again two weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the original two 'Singin'in Paris' shows? Made me realise just how many of 'English' songs are based on French classics! My favourite was 'Le mal aime' - took me ages to work out it was 'Daydreamer'.
Off to see a couple of the musicals shows - 'Une etoile et moi' and 'Marlene D' in a few weeks - both of which I have seen before (indeed I saw 'une etoile' in English at the Edinburgh Festival a few years ago).
Hoping to get back to see 'La French Touche' at the end of the month.
I missed the Happening at Sacre Coeur by a few hours but have been happily watching the videos etc - Rachel is a favourite of mine.
Looking forward to 'Zorro!' at Folies Bergere - it will be interesting to see how much they change from the London show (my sources tell me quite a lot as the stage simply can't cope with a lot of the technical stuff). And one of my favourite french performers is playing Zorro/Don Diego, and the girl who is playing Luisa was in 'Hair' at le trianon.
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