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DUVENECK FLATS, 1214 VINE
Thursday, May 28 at 8:45 PM
Sunday, May 31 at 6:45 PM
Wednesday, June 3 at 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 at 8:45 PM
Running time: 40 min.
Jacques Brel Lonesome Losers of the Night
Queen City Off Broadway/Theo Ubique
From Cincinnati, OH.
SHOW DESCRIPTION
Lonesome Losers of the Night is new book musical from the master of melancholy cool, iconic French pop, composer Jacques Brel. Mr. Brel sold more than 25 million records worldwide. Conceived by Theo Ubique, Freddy Anzevino, and master Brel translator Arnold Johnston, this production features 21 songs penned by the ubiquitous singer songwriter, 14 of which have never been translated in English before. It tells the story of a nameless quartet of characters: two sailors, a bartender, and a dead behind the eyes whore, in a rundown Dutch waterfront tavern circa 1959. Through a series of musical soliloquies and dialogues, filled with hope and humor, loneliness and longing, their relationships and personalities emerge and continually evolve through Brel's lyrics and melodies during an evening of drunken revelry. Thoughtfully arranged, simply staged, and well acted, each song could stand alone, but when they're performed one after another they meld into a small-scale pop opera. Come, be hip, look French and despair.
ARTIST/COMPANY BIOGRAPHY
Producing Director Lyle Benjamin founded Queen City Off Broadway in 2001. They've produced close to two-dozen productions in the Tri-state Area since their inception. Critically acclaimed, they've received multiple Acclaim Awards and CEA nominations. Their motto is "theatre in your face". Theo Ubique is from Chicago. Their mission is to engage actors and audiences in an intimate and honest conversation with great theatrical works. They are a critically acclaimed, (winner of multiple Jeff Awards) highly successful company based in Chicago, and champions of a theatrical form called "Cabaret Theatre". Their objective is to tell the big stories of our society through substance, not spectacle. Jacques Brel Lonesome Losers of the Night premiered at the No Exit Cafe, in Rogers Park, Chicago IL in June of 2008. Originally scheduled for a four week run, it was held over, selling out for six months before closing in Nov. of 2008. Other productions are currently being planned for 2009/10.
'AND THE FRINGIEST PART IS ...'
Lonesome Losers of the Night sold out its six-month run in Chicago. Featuring some of Cincinnati's finest Jazz and Blues talent, it’s the perfect show when all you want to do is drink, look French, and despair.