PHOTO CALL: Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at Canada's Stratford Festival

Stafford Arima directs the musical revue that celebrates the life-embracing songs of the late Belgian singer-songwriter Brel. In addition to Carver, the cast features welle Blackman, Mike Nadajewski and Nathalie Nadon.

Brel's "compositions are honest reflections of the human condition," according to Stratford. "Often hailed as the European counterpart to Bob Dylan, he shares his profound insight on themes of love, life and death through the haunting melodies and lyrics of his work."

Here's a look at the production, as well as a peek at the cast in rehearsal:

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at Canada's Stratford Festival

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at Canada's Stratford Festival

Tony Award winner Brent Carver leads the cast of *Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris* at Ontario's Stratford Festival opening June 11. Read the Playbill.com story.
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Nathalie Nadon, Brent Carver, Mike Nadajewski and Jewelle Blackman

Mike Nadajewski, Jewelle Blackman, Brent Carver and Nathalie Nadon

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