What the critics have said about Joëlle Rabu's TONIGHT...Piaf'
"Joëlle's portrayal of Piaf will keep you spellbound as her intoxicating voice and dramatic presence recreate a legend who was eventually destroyed by her agonized past."
The Prince George Citizen, BC
"Rabu's Piaf is outstanding, a must see"
The Record, Québec
"If you close your eyes, you'd swear it was Piaf"
The WestEnder, Vancouver, BC
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"Audience Spellbound...Rabu's Piaf is Magic"
Calgary Herald, Alberta
"Not merely an entertaining evening of songs, it is strong theatre."
Vancouver Province, BC
"Her voice is impeccable, her acting outstanding...Rabu is a remarkable singer."
Townships Week, Québec
"Une Performance Incomparable et Inoubliable"
"An incomparable and unforgettable performance."
La Tribune, Quebec
"Rabu is one of the most exciting performers on the Canadian Stage today. The audience is lifted above Piaf, above the story, into a plane of pure musical power."
The Times Colonist, Victoria, BC
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TONIGHT...Piaf © ~ starring Joëlle Rabu
Joëlle Rabu's portrayal of Edith Piaf is not an impersonation. The critics have hailed her as being Piaf in voice and style. However, Joëlle believes there was only one Piaf and considers it a privilege to perform her songs and be accepted by the public who knew Edith. Joëlle's upbringing offers many components necessary in understanding the character she plays. Her parents are from France, French is her first language learned at home and her father lead very much the street life that Piaf did. Joëlle was brought up "à la française", with a lust for life and joie de vivre that can only be understood by living it. She has travelled throughout 4 continents and speaks 5 languages. The songs of Piaf were engraved in her heart at a very early age and the stories from Joëlle gypsy-like parents only enhanced her curiosity of that very special era.
The success of TONIGHT...Piaf is unsurpassed largely due to the uniqueness of the team that presents it. The combination of: Joelle's passionate voice and skillful acting, the beautiful arrangements of (music director/pianist) J. Douglas Dodd, the sensitive clarity of (co-writer) Ted Galay's words, Ray Michal's focused direction, and the multi-talented musicians who play more than a dozen instruments make TONIGHT...Piaf a show that has astounded the public and media alike.
Whether 8 years old or 80, the songs of Edith Piaf remain engraved in your soul for a life time. Her story is one that yearns to be told time and time again for it is a story of embracing life without fear.
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Photos by Zale Dalen at www.volksmovie.com
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Joëlle Rabu is represented by
Caline Artists Management
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