Who are you, Andrée Turcy? A tribute at Guichet Montparnasse

From April 11, 2025, Guichet Montparnasse hosts "Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy?", a show that promises to revive the memory of a key figure in the chanson réaliste of the '30s.

Written by Jean-Christophe Born and Mireille Doering , Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy? plunges us into the story of a sunny, indomitable artist. Andrée Turcy, a great figure of music-hall, marked her era with her charisma and talent. This show retraces her career, from Parisian cabarets to the legendary stages of Marseille and Algiers, where she made chanson réaliste shine.

Jean-Christophe Born, also on stage, is accompanied by Guillemette Lefèvre to bring this musical and poetic fresco to life. Meticulously staged, the tribute promises to be as poignant as it is passionate.

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Andrée Turcy began her career at the Eldorado in Paris before triumphing at the Alcazar in Marseille. A troupe leader, revue host and passionate performer, she crossed the decades, imposing her style and her voice. The show recalls her influential encounters with figures such as Félix Mayol and Francis Carco, and looks back on her influence on the world of live entertainment.

This show will appeal to fans of French chanson and music hall history. Those who appreciate biographical accounts and musical reconstructions should find it an immersive dive into the world of Andrée Turcy. On the other hand, fans of more contemporary or experimental theater may be less interested in this tale rooted in the cabaret and chanson réaliste tradition.

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Lasting 1h10, Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy? will be performed at Guichet Montparnasse Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30pm and Sundays at 4:30pm, from April 11 to May 25, 2025. The show will combine narration, musical interpretations and historical evocations to bring to life the emotion and strength of an extraordinary artist.

With Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy, audiences are invited to rediscover an emblematic figure of the performing arts. Somewhere between a vibrant tribute and a musical narrative, this creation could offer a poetic and nostalgic moment of theater.

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