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The Kid From Paris - the Songs of Yves Montand, is really a theatre piece, at an hour and forty-five minutes, nearly twice the length of the usual cabaret show (but with the obligatory "2 Drink Minimum"). It goes very fully into the life of Yves Montand, this incredble entertainer, showing us the 50 years of his musical performance life, against the backdrop of Paris in those exciting times, including his private life and his politics, delineated by Brassard, an equally incredible performer, who has every bit of the star quality of the artist he is reflecting. He is utterly amazing, a consummate talent. He is a singer, an actor, a song and dance man, a musician, a raconteur, a personality - and he's handsome, too.
He has chosen excellent musicians (Musical Director, on keyboards, Richard Maheux, Scott Ritchie on bass and Ben Clines on percussion) to abet him. The stage at The Triad, and its fine lights and sound, are perfect for this show, as well as director David Krueger's brilliant use of the venue. You have two more chances to see the show in this run (Wednesday, November 23 and December 7). The concept is great and Brassard and company mine it for all it's worth. It is pure showmanship.
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