With a cast of four actors and four musicians, the show celebrates Brel’s timeless relevance and enduring passions. Translated from the French by American poet Eric Blau and lyricist Mort Shuman the show is a diverse blend of ballads, tangos, boleros and classics. With raw human emotion, each piece tells a story, examining themes of love, war and adventure but never forgetting that life, with all its tragedies and complexities shows us much humor.

Produced by Special Arrangement with DAN WHITTEN and TIGER Theatricals, one of the producers of last season's hit Off-Broadway revival of "Jacques Brel." For more information on the New York production, visit www.jacquesbrelreturns.com.

1 hour and 50 minutes (with a 15-minute intermission).

Previews - Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 25

Opening Night Gala - Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00 pm

We are very excited to be able to offer two special restaurant tie-ins for Brel:
Marche aux Fleurs, located in downtown Ross (23 Ross Common), is offering our patrons 10% off the entire bill for at their 5:30, 5:45 and 6:00pm seatings. Just mention that you are attending the theatre after dinner. To make reservations call 415.925.9200.

Left Bank Brasserie, located in downtown Larkspur (507 Magnolia Ave), is offering a post-show fixed price wine and cheese pairing. With your ticket stub you can purchase the following two choices for only $21: Moules Florentines and Frites for two with two glasses of their selected French wines OR Assiettes de Fromages Selection of 4 French cheeses with two glasses of their selected French wines. The Left Bank’s phone number is 927-3331.

Saturday June 21 is Duvel Beer Night at MTC! Beat the heat with a glass of refreshing Duvel Beer and the brilliant music of Jacques Brel! (Did you know Jacques Brel was actually Belgian?) The Belgian beer purveyor Duvel will be pouring a tasting at MTC this Saturday night beginning at 7pm – an hour before the 8pm performance. (Show tickets required.)

Father’s Day Belgian Waffle Tasting Brunch - Sunday, June 15th at 1pm (before the 2pm matinee - show tickets required). We will be serving Belgian Waffles (generously provided by Gourmet Center) with all the traditional fixings and complimentary coffee.

Gourmet Center is a gift catalog of the famous Biscoff cookies, Belgian Waffles, and other European specialty confections.  Shop our online catalog through this link and receive a 10% discount on your order.

Post-Show Q&As - After most performances (except Saturday evenings and Opening Night), MTC will continue its new tradition of hosting a Q&A with a member of MTC’s Artistic staff and members of the cast!

After Words - Sunday, May 25
After our Sunday Preview matinee in the Boyer Theatre, Jasson Minadakis, MTC's Artistic Director, will interview Brel Director Kent Nicholson onstage.

Opening Night - Tuesday, May 27
The theatre’s most festive evening! Meet the cast and director at an informal post-show reception and enjoy a complimentary glass of Korbel champagne and yummies provided by Whole Foods.

Director's Night - Wednesdays, May 28 & June 11
Lively post-show conversations with the director and/or cast members on two Wednesday evenings.

Wine Tasting Series - Saturday, May 31
Complimentary pre-show tasting (beginning one hour prior to show) on a Saturday night featuring a different winery for each production. For Brel, the wine tasting host is Cline Cellars, Sonoma County. Tasting begins at 7pm.

Perspectives - Thu eve, May 29 & Thu mat, June 5
Topical lecture one hour prior to a Thursday evening & a Thursday matinee. Our Perspectives Speaker for both events will be Steve Sanders,the Musical Director and piano player for BREL.

Happy Hour - Wednesday, June 4
All drinks half-off one hour before one of our Wednesday evening performances.

Out & About - Sunday, June 8 (prior to 7pm performance)
Special complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres reception for members and friends of the LGBT community. Co-sponsored by Spectrum of Marin.