written by Roger Peace and starring Naomi Emmerson as Edith Piaf
Since 2005, this intimate Off- Broadway hit, originally from Montreal, has entertained audiences from New York to Manila, and presents the life, loves and music of the legendary French singer who stood only 4'10" and who’s voice shattered the world with a passion that cried from the heart. Come share a cocktail with an icon, as she shares anecdotes of her passion for men, music and morphine. Songs such as “La Vie En Rose”, “Milord” and “Non, Je ne Regrette Rien” are presented in French (text in English) and are beautifully supported by live acoustic piano. Runs approximately 105 minutes plus a 15 minute intermission....more Upcoming Show Schedule click here
“Emmerson brings audiences just about as close to the real-life
woman as they may ever get.” Curtain Up
“a bewitching work of heart and soul.” NY Cabaret Exchange
“4 stars”- she's hard to look away from."Time Out New York
“one classy little show” The Montreal Gazette
“Emmerson a Piaf dans la peau, c'est le cas de le dire.” La Presse, Montreal
Tone Poet Productions with Naomi Emmerson as the Artistic Producer and Jake Langley as President, was created in Toronto, Canada in 2005 to present the production Piaf: Love Conquers All at The Toronto Fringe Festival...
As an actor, Ms Emmerson has been working steadily in theatre and television for the past 19 years.Born in Montreal and an art/music graduate of Concordia University (BFA), she began her singing career performing simultaneously with punk/pop band ....
