Piaf: Love Conquers All at the Soho Playhouse

Piaf: Love Conquers All, a one woman musical drama by Roger Peace, will plat at the Soho Playhouse from 30 Aug 2007 - 15 Sep 2007.

The musical, produced by LVR Productions, had an earlier run at CSV Cultural Arts Center's Milagro Theatre, from 11 - 19 Aug 2007, as part of FringeNYC, and has now been selected to perform as part of the FringeNYC Encore Series!

Piaf: Love Conquers All: Presents the life and loves of the French singer Edith Piaf, who stood only 4'10inc., Born in 1915 in the streets of Paris in abject poverty she rose to international stardom. Her voice is unique and her music reaches through generations and across oceans. Though extremely successful, she struggled with morphine addiction and alcohol abuse. Rheumatism crippled her health, but she never stopped singing.

The show is performed by Naomi Emmerson (Edith Piaf) and Stephanie Layton (piano/accordion and various roles). Emmerson will sing 13 French songs originally performed by Edith Piaf during the performance.