Arts & Entertainment

Singer reprises Edith Piaf tribute at Lisner

Actress also portrayed French chanteuse in film ‘La Vie en Rose’

Published

13 years ago

October 31, 2013

Staff reports

Jil Aigrot as popular French Singer Edith Piaf. (Photo courtesy Lisner)

Jil Aigrot pays tribute to French singer Edith Piaf in the homage performance “Edith” at Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University (730 21st St., N.W.) Sunday at 7 p.m.

Aigrot was the voice of Piaf in the acclaimed movie about Piaf’s life starring Marion Cotillard, “La Vie En Rose.” Aigrot was cast in the movie after meeting Ginou Richer, author of “Edith Piaf, My Friend.” Aigrot has gone on to interpret Piaf’s music on stage to international acclaim.

Tickets are $25, $30 and $35. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit lisner.org or call 202-994-6800.

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Blade Foundation to host fundraiser in Rehoboth on Sept. 12

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Rehoboth Mayor-elect Susan Stewart will speak at the Blade Foundation fundraiser on Sept. 12.

The Washington Blade Foundation will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Rehoboth Beach featuring remarks from Rehoboth’s Mayor-elect Susan Stewart and Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall.

The Foundation funds fellowships for aspiring queer journalists and enterprise journalism projects.

The event will be held at a private home in Rehoboth. Tickets are $100 and include open bar from Diego’s, catered appetizers from the Blue Moon, entertainment, guest speakers, and an auction. Tickets are available here.